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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Michał Kowalkiewicz (ranked 2280 p4p, 20925 weight class) and Ronnie Dale Boudreaux (ranked 306 p4p, 593 weight class). Boudreaux has chosen Uncle Tom's Cabin as his entrance music. Michał Kowalkiewicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michał Kowalkiewicz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudreaux misses with a straight left.
Boudreaux blocks a jab.
Boudreaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boudreaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with an outside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boudreaux throws out the jab.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch.
Boudreaux only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the head kick by Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudreaux is just out of range.
Boudreaux appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Boudreaux misses.
Kowalkiewicz fakes the leg kick and cracks Boudreaux in the body.
Boudreaux misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boudreaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boudreaux misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz takes the fight into the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is working Boudreaux over against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boudreaux 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalkiewicz defending well as Boudreaux loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Boudreaux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch.
Boudreaux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boudreaux swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boudreaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boudreaux lands a nice hook to Kowalkiewicz's body. Kowalkiewicz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kowalkiewicz throws a right hand that Boudreaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Boudreaux also avoids with ease.
A nice leg kick from Kowalkiewicz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kowalkiewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boudreaux manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook. Boudreaux ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz sizes up Boudreaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalkiewicz tries a low kick but Boudreaux avoids it.
Boudreaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Boudreaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Boudreaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but Boudreaux keeps it at a distance.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Boudreaux misses.
Boudreaux lands with a slapping head kick.
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Boudreaux looks to throw the jab but Kowalkiewicz is out of range.
Kowalkiewicz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boudreaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook. Boudreaux ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz swings for the body but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boudreaux throws a chopping leg kick but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boudreaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boudreaux misses with a straight left.
Kowalkiewicz throws a lazy right hand but Boudreaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalkiewicz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kowalkiewicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boudreaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tried to score with a low kick but Boudreaux checks it.
Boudreaux misses the jab.
Boudreaux throws a head kick but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Boudreaux looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boudreaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boudreaux misses with a head kick.
Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Nice defenses there by Kowalkiewicz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kowalkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boudreaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boudreaux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux scores with a head kick.
Boudreaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Boudreaux .
A counter left hand to the body from Kowalkiewicz misses its target.
Boudreaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalkiewicz misses with the body kick
and Boudreaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boudreaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Kowalkiewicz's head.
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the body.
Boudreaux 's corner calls for a 1-2. Boudreaux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boudreaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ronnie Dale Boudreaux will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook but Boudreaux avoids it easily.
Boudreaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body. Boudreaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping left.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a combination. Boudreaux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Boudreaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body punch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz sets himself, and Boudreaux steps forward looking for the clinch! Kowalkiewicz avoids it this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boudreaux lands a jab.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
Kowalkiewicz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Boudreaux blocks a head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudreaux thuds his right hand into Kowalkiewicz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boudreaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab lands there for Boudreaux .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Boudreaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boudreaux thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux lands with a nice body punch.
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that misses.
Kowalkiewicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz cracks Boudreaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick but Boudreaux moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under a wild hook from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boudreaux misses with a hook
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boudreaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Boudreaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boudreaux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kowalkiewicz. That did some damage!
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the side of Kowalkiewicz's head but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Boudreaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz misses the jab.
Boudreaux tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux looks to land a right hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range.
Kowalkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
Boudreaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kowalkiewicz throws a solid leg kick but Boudreaux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boudreaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boudreaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kowalkiewicz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boudreaux throws a lazy right hand but Kowalkiewicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up but Boudreaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz clobbers Boudreaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boudreaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Boudreaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Boudreaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boudreaux misses with a wild body shot.
Boudreaux misses with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Boudreaux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boudreaux works the jab nicely.
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut.
Boudreaux slips under a jab from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Boudreaux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kowalkiewicz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boudreaux moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch but Boudreaux is avoiding it.
Boudreaux shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boudreaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Boudreaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Kowalkiewicz off the ropes and back into range.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz wants to land a leg kick but Boudreaux is out of range.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boudreaux looks to land a combination but Kowalkiewicz avoids it well.
Kowalkiewicz tests Boudreaux 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boudreaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boudreaux throws a counter combo.
Boudreaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boudreaux jabs Kowalkiewicz right on the nose. Kowalkiewicz blinks but takes it well.
Boudreaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalkiewicz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping left.
Boudreaux pushes Kowalkiewicz away with a front kick.
Boudreaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Kowalkiewicz there.
Kowalkiewicz feints and then cracks Boudreaux 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boudreaux down.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a left hand but Boudreaux moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalkiewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kowalkiewicz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a left hand but Boudreaux moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronnie Dale Boudreaux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Boudreaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Kowalkiewicz dodges the punch combination from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping right.
Boudreaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz throwing a counter right hand but Boudreaux manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Boudreaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and Boudreaux moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boudreaux .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalkiewicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalkiewicz.
Boudreaux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Boudreaux there.
Boudreaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalkiewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Boudreaux misses the jab.
A slow jab from Boudreaux misses its intended target.
Boudreaux tests Kowalkiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Kowalkiewicz blocks the leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boudreaux .
Some bone on bone action there as Boudreaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boudreaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudreaux . Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Boudreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boudreaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kowalkiewicz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Boudreaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that misses.
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boudreaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boudreaux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kowalkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boudreaux .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Kowalkiewicz there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boudreaux 's head.
Boudreaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by Kowalkiewicz.
Some wild striking there from Kowalkiewicz.
Boudreaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boudreaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Kowalkiewicz does it's job there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kowalkiewicz, as that shot connected.
Boudreaux throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalkiewicz's shoulder, as Kowalkiewicz tries to avoid the shot.
Boudreaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boudreaux moves out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick.
Boudreaux takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boudreaux ! But no joy.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boudreaux throws a jab when Kowalkiewicz was well out of range.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the body shot from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux is looking to chop away at Kowalkiewicz's legs.
Kowalkiewicz blocks the body kick.
Boudreaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boudreaux moves away.
Kowalkiewicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalkiewicz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boudreaux swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boudreaux tests Kowalkiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boudreaux ducks right into an uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Boudreaux clinches with his opponent.
Boudreaux throws an elbow that misses.
Kowalkiewicz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
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!
Boudreaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Boudreaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Boudreaux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Kowalkiewicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalkiewicz's corner calls for a 1-2. Kowalkiewicz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Boudreaux breaks the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz avoids the head kick by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalkiewicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boudreaux throws a wild body kick that Kowalkiewicz sees coming a mile off.
Kowalkiewicz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boudreaux lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kowalkiewicz will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boudreaux . That did some damage!
Boudreaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ronnie Dale Boudreaux just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Boudreaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boudreaux works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Boudreaux misses the target.
Boudreaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch.
Boudreaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boudreaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch there but Boudreaux circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boudreaux .
Boudreaux gets tackled into the ropes by Kowalkiewicz. Kowalkiewicz maintains the clinch.
Boudreaux blocking some punches.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boudreaux breaks from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz darts in and clinches Boudreaux up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Boudreaux - that landed with a thud.
Boudreaux 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boudreaux works the jab nicely.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch but Boudreaux is avoiding it.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a jab.
Boudreaux misses with a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudreaux . Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boudreaux misses with a looping left.
Kowalkiewicz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boudreaux tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux moves out of range of the body kick from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz with a hook.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Boudreaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz cracks a nice hook into Boudreaux 's ribs.
Boudreaux misses with a head kick.
Boudreaux scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalkiewicz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boudreaux , pushing him back against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boudreaux is trying to break free.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Boudreaux 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Boudreaux avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boudreaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Kowalkiewicz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boudreaux throws out a loose jab but Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't manage to clinch there - Boudreaux circles away.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boudreaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Boudreaux .
A leg kick checked by Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boudreaux 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boudreaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kowalkiewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kowalkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boudreaux moves away.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boudreaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch but Boudreaux is avoiding it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
Boudreaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boudreaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kowalkiewicz throws a big counter combination but Boudreaux scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Boudreaux blocks the leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boudreaux in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalkiewicz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kowalkiewicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boudreaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kowalkiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudreaux is just out of range.
Boudreaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boudreaux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
Boudreaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Boudreaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalkiewicz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up but Boudreaux circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kowalkiewicz has Boudreaux up against the ropes in a clinch.
Boudreaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Boudreaux controls his hands.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz tries to work over Boudreaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against Boudreaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boudreaux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Kowalkiewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Boudreaux .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz misses the shot to the body.
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalkiewicz.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boudreaux . That's going to slow Kowalkiewicz down.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch there but Boudreaux circles away.
Kowalkiewicz slips under a jab from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throws out a powerful jab.
Boudreaux throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalkiewicz's shoulder, as Kowalkiewicz tries to avoid the shot.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a nice looking jab.
Boudreaux misses with a looping right.
Boudreaux drops his hands momentarily and Kowalkiewicz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boudreaux takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Boudreaux avoids the head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses.
Kowalkiewicz takes one to the chin there.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boudreaux 's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut. Kowalkiewicz saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Boudreaux .
A solid leg kick lands there for Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz punishes Boudreaux 's body with a nice straight punch.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boudreaux momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux scores with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kowalkiewicz 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 Boudreaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boudreaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boudreaux throws a lazy head kick
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Boudreaux takes a swing at Kowalkiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Boudreaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boudreaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalkiewicz.
A slow jab from Boudreaux misses its intended target.
Kowalkiewicz lunges at Boudreaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boudreaux 's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boudreaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Boudreaux misses with a knee strike.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz blocks an elbow strike.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boudreaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boudreaux breaks from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Boudreaux with an open hand slap.
Kowalkiewicz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boudreaux .
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalkiewicz 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.
A nice side step and Boudreaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kowalkiewicz throws a low kick but Boudreaux avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the head kick by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudreaux . Kowalkiewicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boudreaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalkiewicz's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boudreaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boudreaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a shot to the body.
Boudreaux connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux looks to land a right hand but Kowalkiewicz moved out of range.
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boudreaux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kowalkiewicz, pushing him back against the ropes.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Boudreaux 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie Dale Boudreaux .
I've got Boudreaux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is the new welterweight champion!
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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