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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jeppe Mahonen (ranked 5617 p4p, 6144 weight class) and Swearance Wilson (ranked 665 p4p, 699 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler Intelligent
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeppe Mahonen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Swearance Wilson! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mahonen misses with a straight left. Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wilson misses with a head kick.
Mahonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away. Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Mahonen has taken the fight into the clinch. Mahonen missing with knees to the body.
We've been informed that Wilson 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. A head punch on the inside from Mahonen fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahonen. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Mahonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson takes a shot to the head. Wilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahonen backwards. A shot in the inside from Mahonen. Mahonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now. Mahonen tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Mahonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilson's efforts to push away. Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahonen uses good head movement to avoid it. Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahonen lands a right hand. Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mahonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms. Mahonen throws a head punch that misses. A frustrated look appears on Wilson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jeppe Mahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wilson throws a shot to the body.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Mahonen.
A nice side step and Wilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Mahonen clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the ropes. Mahonen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Mahonen blocks an uppercut.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahonen missing with knees to the body.
Mahonen trying to land knees to the body.
Mahonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wilson blocking some punches.
Mahonen lands with a light punch inside. Mahonen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mahonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahonen tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mahonen tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Mahonen. Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahonen. Wilson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahonen won't allow it.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahonen. Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahonen. Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Mahonen.
Mahonen misses with a short punch on the inside. Wilson lands with a right to the head. Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A short right from Mahonen. A short left from Mahonen. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeppe Mahonen dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Mahonen tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Mahonen thows a left - swing and a miss! Mahonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Mahonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wilson instigates a clinch. Mahonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson. Mahonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahonen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mahonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson takes a shot to the head. Mahonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now. Mahonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahonen tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Wilson. This has been an exciting period of action! Wilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Swearance Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahonen. Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahonen.
Wilson now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wilson walks into a jab. Mahonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson. Mahonen connects with a right hand. Wilson shakes it off. Wilson slips a jab from Mahonen. Mahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wilson avoids the head kick by Mahonen.
A head kick misses from Mahonen. Mahonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A slow jab from Mahonen misses its intended target. Wilson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. We've been told by Mahonen's head coaches at All Elite Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mahonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson. Mahonen throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mahonen blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Mahonen walks into a left hand. Mahonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahonen is rocked! Mahonen avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Jab from Mahonen. Wilson tests Mahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Oh Mahonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wilson lands with a right hand. Mahonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice uppercut lands for Wilson. That snapped Mahonen's head back.
Mahonen moves into the clinch. Wilson tries to circle away but Mahonen has him pinned against the ropes. Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeppe Mahonen will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position. Mahonen seems to have got his legs back now. Mahonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike from Mahonen.
Mahonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around? Mahonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards. Mahonen scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head. Mahonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms. Mahonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahonen. Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahonen has him pressed against the ropes. A knee to the head by Mahonen.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jeppe Mahonen has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Mahonen has the dominant position. A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land. Wilson misses with some punches.
Mahonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Mahonen lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson takes a shot to the head. Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut. Mahonen misses with a knee to the head. Wilson tries a knee to the head but Mahonen blocks it.
Mahonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahonen obliges. Mahonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards. Mahonen tries to land a knee to the head but Wilson blocks with his arms.
Mahonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mahonen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mahonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahonen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahonen or not. A short right from Wilson. This has been an exciting period of action! Mahonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahonen misses with a short punch on the inside. Mahonen lands a shoulder strike. Jeppe Mahonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahonen's elbow. Wilson working aggressively here.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards. Wilson scores with a shoulder strike. A short left from Wilson. Mahonen misses with a knee to the head. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mahonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mahonen fails to land. Wilson tries a knee to the head but Mahonen blocks it.
Swearance Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mahonen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeppe Mahonen showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mahonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeppe Mahonen!
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energy
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RATING
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