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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bigi Boi Chai (ranked 1034 p4p, 3178 weight class) and Russell Northrop (ranked 137 p4p, 360 weight class). Chai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dirt. Russell Northrop told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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187 cm 29 265 22 - 11 - 1 |
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196 cm 25 257 7 - 6 - 0 |
World class boxer Insanely flexible
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World class MT Good gas tank
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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 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Bigi Boi Chai! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Northrop! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Northrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut. Northrop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Northrop looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away. Northrop loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch. Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Northrop throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it. Northrop ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Chai looks to land a right hand but Northrop moved out of range. Chai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Northrop scores with a hook. Northrop cracks Chai with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Chai is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Chai is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
It looks like Bigi Boi Chai has been cut. Chai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Chai moves away from the strike by Northrop. Chai tried to counter with a leg kick but Northrop avoided it. Northrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Northrop - the referee stops the clock and Chai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Northrop. Chai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Chai is breathing heavily. Northrop drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Chai onto his butt! Chai pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue. Northrop ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Chai out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russell Northrop! After winning the bout, Russell Northrop thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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