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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Wanis Killer Ll (ranked 4379 p4p, 4322 weight class) and Tommaso Ganacci (ranked 408 p4p, 403 weight class). Ganacci has chosen Terry Andy Joe by Salvatore Ganacci as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanis Killer Ll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommaso Ganacci!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer Ll lunges at Ganacci with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ganacci's hand.
Ganacci throws a leg kick but Killer Ll moved away.
Killer Ll misses with a double jab
and Ganacci counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ganacci.
Killer Ll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer Ll throws a poor cross that misses
and Ganacci counters with a thumping low kick.
Killer Ll comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Killer Ll lands a leg kick that knocks Ganacci off balance momentarily.
Ganacci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer Ll connects with the punch.
Ganacci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killer Ll looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Killer Ll lands with an uppercut that bounces Ganacci off the cage and back into range.
Killer Ll throws a head kick that Ganacci semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer Ll throws a leg kick that misses.
Wanis Killer Ll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer Ll tries a head kick but it misses.
Killer Ll falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ganacci counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer Ll lands with a cross.
Killer Ll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ganacci throws a hook to the side of Killer Ll's head but Killer Ll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ganacci scores with a head kick.
It looks like Wanis Killer Ll has been cut.
Killer Ll throws a jab but it's blocked by Ganacci.
Ganacci has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Killer Ll tests Ganacci's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ganacci ducks under a wild hook from Killer Ll.
Ganacci slips a jab and a cross from Killer Ll.
Killer Ll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ganacci.
Nice cross by Killer Ll.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganacci tries to clinch but Killer Ll is having none of it.
Ganacci ducks under a wild hook from Killer Ll.
Ganacci takes a jab right on the kisser.
Killer Ll loads up on a big right hand but Ganacci slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer Ll throws out a loose jab but Ganacci uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer Ll misses the target.
Ganacci blocks a jab.
Killer Ll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ganacci defending well as Killer Ll loads up on a big left hand.
Ganacci shapes to counter with a head kick.
Killer Ll swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Killer Ll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killer Ll lands an overhand right.
Killer Ll is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Killer Ll buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ganacci scores with a head kick.
Killer Ll throws a leg kick but Ganacci moved away.
Killer Ll throws the left hand but Ganacci avoids the punch easily.
Killer Ll scoring well with a low kick there.
Ganacci closes the distance and pushes Killer Ll back into the cage.
Killer Ll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer Ll misses with an uppercut. Ganacci saw that one coming.
Killer Ll connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Killer Ll.
Killer Ll throws a jab when Ganacci was well out of range.
Killer Ll misses with a hook.
Killer Ll scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ganacci in his tracks.
Killer Ll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ganacci defending well as Killer Ll loads up on a big left hand.
Ganacci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ganacci blocks a head kick by Killer Ll.
Ganacci moves away from the strike by Killer Ll.
Killer Ll misses with a looping left.
Ganacci shapes to counter with a head kick.
Killer Ll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ganacci 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.
Killer Ll connects with a body shot.
Killer Ll getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Killer Ll staying out of range there.
Killer Ll throws a right hand that Ganacci ducks under and follows up with a left that Ganacci also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganacci throws a lazy right hand but Killer Ll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer Ll throws a hook but Ganacci blocks it.
Killer Ll throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ganacci counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Killer Ll is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ganacci scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Killer Ll.
Killer Ll motions for Ganacci to come forward. Killer Ll throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Killer Ll throws the left hand but Ganacci avoids the punch easily.
Ganacci only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Killer Ll scores with a jab to the head.
Killer Ll cracks Ganacci with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ganacci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer Ll swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ganacci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer Ll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ganacci.
Killer Ll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanis Killer Ll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanis Killer Ll's cut.
That's time! Killer Ll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good work by Ganacci as he checks the leg kick.
Killer Ll looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Ganacci was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ganacci slips a jab and a cross from Killer Ll.
Ganacci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer Ll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killer Ll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Killer Ll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganacci can do to turn this around?
Killer Ll blocks a head kick by Ganacci.
Ganacci throws a hook to the side of Killer Ll's head but Killer Ll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ganacci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killer Ll misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer Ll wants to slow Ganacci down by chopping away at his legs.
Killer Ll throws a right and a left that Ganacci avoids nicely.
Ganacci is looking to clinch but Killer Ll is avoiding it.
Ganacci on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killer Ll. Killer Ll obviously looking to wear him down.
Killer Ll throws a sloppy head kick and Ganacci moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Ganacci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer Ll connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Killer Ll throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Killer Ll. Those never looked like landing.
Ganacci follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Killer Ll throws a jab but it's blocked by Ganacci.
Killer Ll sets himself, and Ganacci steps forward looking for the clinch! Killer Ll avoids it this time.
Killer Ll dips to his left and cracks Ganacci with an uppercut!
Killer Ll connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Killer Ll lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ganacci doesn't seem phased though.
Wanis Killer Ll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ganacci looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killer Ll connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ganacci's hands.
Killer Ll throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Killer Ll backing away here, and Ganacci unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ganacci takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Killer Ll misses.
Killer Ll throws a looping overhand right but Ganacci ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Ganacci on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer Ll works the jab nicely.
Ganacci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganacci throws a head kick that Killer Ll semi-blocks.
A jab from Ganacci misses.
Killer Ll scores with a body shot.
Killer Ll bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Killer Ll connects with a high kick.
Ganacci with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Killer Ll to score with a decent uppercut.
Killer Ll thows a leg kick but Ganacci checks it
and Ganacci counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body kick from Killer Ll.
Killer Ll lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ganacci slips under a jab.
Ganacci looks to land a right hand but Killer Ll moved out of range.
Killer Ll tries a head kick but it misses.
Ganacci defending well as Killer Ll loads up on a big left hand.
Killer Ll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer Ll misses with a left hand
and Ganacci counters with a good, hard body kick but Killer Ll shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganacci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer Ll moves away from the strike by Ganacci.
Killer Ll rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ganacci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ganacci ducks under a wild hook from Killer Ll.
Killer Ll misses with a right hand
letting Ganacci counter with a right hand.
Ganacci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killer Ll throws a big shot that misses.
Ganacci wants to counter with a clinch but Killer Ll pushes him away.
Killer Ll throws out a leg kick but Ganacci moves out of range and Killer Ll only half commits.
Killer Ll moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGanacci.
Killer Ll looks to throw a body kick
and Ganacci counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Killer Ll misses.
Killer Ll misses the jab.
Ganacci staying out of range there.
Ganacci throws out a counter right but Killer Ll avoids it with no problem.
Killer Ll misses with a hook.
Ganacci tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer Ll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Killer Ll throws a head kick that misses.
Ganacci drops his hands momentarily and Killer Ll takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Killer Ll lands a really nice looking cross but Ganacci seems unphased.
A jab from Killer Ll misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer Ll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killer Ll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Killer Ll misses with a right hand
and Ganacci counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wanis Killer Ll's cut is getting worse.
Ganacci fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Killer Ll misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ganacci's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Killer Ll throws out a loose jab but Ganacci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killer Ll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ganacci.
Killer Ll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ganacci.
Killer Ll throws a nice looking combination but Ganacci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killer Ll throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ganacci stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanis Killer Ll dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wanis Killer Ll's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ganacci throws out a leg kick but Killer Ll moves out of range and Ganacci only half commits.
Killer Ll scores with a decent looking hook.
Killer Ll throws a head kick that Ganacci semi-blocks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Killer Ll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Killer Ll misses with a looping right.
Ganacci looks to throw the jab but Killer Ll is out of range.
Killer Ll swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Killer Ll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ganacci lands with a kick to the temple. Killer Ll shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Killer Ll throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ganacci slips under a jab.
Ganacci is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer Ll shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ganacci eats them both and turns towards Killer Ll to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ganacci misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer Ll throws a hook but Ganacci avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killer Ll!
Ganacci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer Ll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer Ll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ganacci misses with a head kick.
Ganacci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ganacci throws a shot from downtown. Killer Ll moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Killer Ll misses its intended target.
Ganacci on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Killer Ll misses with a right hand
and Ganacci moves into the clinch.
Ganacci throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer Ll.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ganacci.
Ganacci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ganacci pushes Killer Ll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer Ll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Ganacci blocks the low kick.
Killer Ll misses with an uppercut.
Ganacci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ganacci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ganacci.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer Ll throws an overhand right that lands on Ganacci's shoulder, as Ganacci tries to avoid the shot.
Killer Ll connects with a right hand. Ganacci shakes it off.
Ganacci staying out of range there.
Ganacci throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer Ll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ganacci was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Killer Ll throws a series of punches but Ganacci avoids them all with ease.
Ganacci replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Killer Ll blocks it well.
Ganacci ducks under a wild hook from Killer Ll.
Ganacci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Killer Ll looks to land a right hand but Ganacci moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Ganacci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killer Ll connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Killer Ll tries to land a front kick but Ganacci steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ganacci walks into a left hand.
Ganacci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganacci takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Killer Ll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ganacci uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer Ll.
Ganacci counters with a body kick.
Killer Ll misses with a double jab.
Ganacci moves away from the strike by Killer Ll.
Killer Ll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ganacci fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer Ll has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Killer Ll's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ganacci connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Killer Ll scrambles back to his feet.
Killer Ll tries to bum rush Ganacci with a series of wild strikes but Ganacci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ganacci uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killer Ll.
Killer Ll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Killer Ll misses.
Wanis Killer Ll is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganacci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer Ll.
Ganacci slips a jab and a cross from Killer Ll.
Ganacci misses with a head kick.
Killer Ll looks to land a right hand but Ganacci moved out of range.
Ganacci is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Killer Ll. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Killer Ll.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer Ll avoids the head kick by Ganacci.
Killer Ll looks to land a left hand but Ganacci moved out of range nicely.
Killer Ll throws a combination that misses
and Ganacci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killer Ll works Ganacci's body with a nice hook.
Killer Ll throws a jab when Ganacci was well out of range.
Ganacci staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Killer Ll.
Killer Ll throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ganacci moves into the clinch.
Tommaso Ganacci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer Ll manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanis Killer Ll showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killer Ll, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanis Killer Ll!
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