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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Josh Walsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Dangerous knees
Inexperienced
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Walsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Watson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Watson is able to avoid easily.
Watson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walsh counters with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walsh checks a leg kick.
Jordan Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson looks to land a body kick but Walsh moved away.
Walsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walsh jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Watson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walsh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watson tries to clinch but Walsh moves away
and Walsh counters with a nice body shot.
Watson tries to clinch but Walsh moves away
and Walsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson wants to clinch but Walsh slips to the side
and Walsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Josh Walsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Walsh counter with a right hand.
Watson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Watson misses
and Walsh counters by clinching up.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Walsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watson checks a leg kick.
Watson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Watson tries to clinch but Walsh moves away
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Watson misses
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walsh moves away.
Walsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watson looks to clinch
enabling Walsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Walsh is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Watson throws a right hand that Walsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Walsh also avoids with ease.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walsh manages to avoid it.
Watson tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walsh lands a jab to Watson's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walsh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walsh works Watson's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Walsh dominated that round.
That's time! Walsh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Watson looks to clinch
and Walsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walsh scores with a punch to the head.
Watson throws a head kick but Walsh moves out of range.
Josh Walsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Watson throws an overhand right that lands on Walsh's shoulder, as Walsh tries to avoid the shot.
Watson tries to bum rush Walsh with a series of wild strikes but Walsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Watson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Walsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Watson swings widly with a right hand
letting Walsh counter with a right hand.
Watson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Walsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Walsh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Watson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walsh counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Walsh.
Watson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
Jordan Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson takes one to the chin there.
Watson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Watson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Watson looking to stall.
Watson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walsh stalling the fight.
Watson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walsh is keeping busy.
Walsh lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walsh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Watson keeps control of Walsh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walsh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Watson breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Walsh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Walsh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Watson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Watson does no damage.
Jab from Walsh.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Watson looks to clinch
and Walsh counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Walsh.
Watson looking to slow down the pace here.
Walsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson misses with a two punch combination.
Watson moves into range and clinches up with Walsh.
Watson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walsh or not.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Walsh avoids it by throwing Watson back against the ropes.
Walsh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Walsh gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Josh Walsh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson is trying to stall.
Watson missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Walsh.
Walsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watsons head.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Watson tries a body shot but Walsh blocks it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Watson throws an elbow but misses.
Walsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walsh is leaning against Watson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Watson looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jordan Watson.
Well Walsh 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Josh Walsh!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Josh Walsh made sure he mentioned Ambush Sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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