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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Duke Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus's entrance music is No Surrender . A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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225 cm
24
293 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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225 cm
24
330 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
World class MT
Insanely flexible
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Powerful
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke Maximus! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederick Jackson! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A left and a right from Maximus both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Frederick Jackson has been cut. Maximus tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Maximus tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Maximus is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range. Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maximus is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks. Jackson takes a swing at Maximus's ribcage but misses. Maximus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Maximus rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Maximus breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maximus throws a body shot but no joy. Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. Maximus cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs. Maximus throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it. Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maximus checks a leg kick nicely. Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maximus keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick. Maximus throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Maximus darts in and clinches Jackson up against the ropes. Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximus avoids it. Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Maximus letting Jackson take a breather here. Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus. That's going to slow Jackson down. 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! A head kick misses from Maximus. Maximus moves into range and clinches up with Jackson. Maximus breaks the clinch.
Maximus throws a nice head kick!
Maximus connects with a solid leg kick. Maximus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maximus scores with a push kick. Duke Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maximus has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Maximus gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the ropes. Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A kick lands to the mid section there for Maximus. Jackson looks winded! Maximus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Maximus closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the ropes. Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Maximus darts in and clinches Jackson up against the ropes. Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus delivers a nice body kick. Maximus pushes Jackson away with a front kick. Maximus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson. Maximus throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maximus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Maximus drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maximus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts. Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus throws a nice outside leg kick. Maximus blocks a leg kick. Maximus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the ropes. Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maximus is out of range and Jackson settles back down. A chopping leg kick lands by Maximus. Jackson tries to land a front kick but Maximus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maximus looks low and kicks high, catching Jackson right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it! Maximus thumps Jackson with a low kick. Maximus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maximus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Maximus lands a high kick!
That has opened up Frederick Jackson's cut even more. Maximus clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes. Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximus pushes Jackson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson is rocked! Maximus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson. Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maximus drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
Maximus manages to break the clinch.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Maximus forces Jackson back against the ropes and clinches. Maximus working Jackson over with knees to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Maximus throws a head kick that misses. Maximus moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Maximus should take that round, based on the knockdown. The cut man is working on Frederick Jackson's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus. That's going to slow Jackson down. Maximus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maximus. Maximus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around? Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus throws a nice outside leg kick. Maximus gets a clinch. Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body. Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duke Maximus is winning the standup battle so far. Maximus throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Maximus lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maximus throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it. A decent looking body kick lands there for Maximus. Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maximus misses with a head kick.
Maximus closes the distance and clinches. Jackson is breathing heavily. Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maximus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Maximus breaks from the clinch.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Maximus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Maximus lands a high kick!
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Maximus moves into the clinch. Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Maximus should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maximus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head. Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
Maximus throws a nice head kick!
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maximus checks a low kick from Jackson. Maximus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maximus's knee momentarily. Maximus connects with a high kick. Maximus tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it. Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus. Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson. Maximus looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming. Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Maximus moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maximus breaks from the clinch.
Maximus connects with a solid leg kick. Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Maximus has taken the fight into the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus. That's going to slow Jackson down. Maximus cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg. Jackson blocks a head kick by Maximus.
A head kick misses from Maximus. Jackson throws a low kick but Maximus moves out of range easily. Maximus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Maximus has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Maximus landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximus is defending well for now. Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body. Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus connects with a solid leg kick. Maximus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Maximus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Maximus. Maximus goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Maximus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Maximus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Maximus steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Jackson to the mat! Jackson looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Maximus is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Maximus jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Duke Maximus! Duke Maximus retains his super heavyweight title! Duke Maximus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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