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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Gino Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Great low kicks
Very quick
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Solid chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gino Petrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enoch Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson gets a clinch.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petrovich backwards.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Petrovich up against the cage.
Petrovich blocks an uppercut.
Petrovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrovich controls his hands.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrovich is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Petrovich has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Petrovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrovich.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Petrovich.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Petrovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petrovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Petrovich is working Thompson over against the cage.
Petrovich stalls.
Petrovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrovich or not.
Petrovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrovich blocking some punches.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Petrovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson pushes Petrovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Petrovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Petrovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Petrovich's ribcage. Petrovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petrovich is keeping busy.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Petrovich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the cage.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrovich backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Petrovich fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson pushes Petrovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrovich taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson digs a right hand into Petrovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrovich's gas tank.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrovich.
Thompson has Petrovich pressed against the cage, preventing Petrovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Petrovich blocks an uppercut.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovichs head.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Petrovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Petrovich being controlled against the cage.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrovich lands a body shot.
Petrovich prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Petrovich pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrovich tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Petrovich takes a shot to the head.
Petrovich tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Petrovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Petrovich.
Thompson tries to work over Petrovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrovich tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Petrovich back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enoch Thompson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thompson blocks a jab.
Thompson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrovich throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Petrovich's shoulder, as Petrovich tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrovich is out of range and Thompson settles back down.
Petrovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrovich manages to avoid it.
Petrovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrovich's sensitive parts.
Thompson tries to clinch but Petrovich moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrovich moves away.
Petrovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
It looks like Gino Petrovich has been cut.
Petrovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thompson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petrovich backing away here, and Thompson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Petrovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrovich misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Petrovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Petrovich as he checks the leg kick.
Petrovich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Petrovich - just one landing.
Petrovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Petrovich misses the jab.
Petrovich scores with a punch to the head.
Petrovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petrovich.
A shot to the liver by Petrovich. Beautiful body shot.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrovich throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson clinches up with Petrovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Petrovich working aggressively here.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Petrovich blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson taking a breather.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrovich scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Petrovich cracks Thompson with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Enoch Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petrovich digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovichs head.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Petrovich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the cage.
Petrovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Petrovich.
Petrovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Petrovich as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovich.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petrovich misses with some punches.
Petrovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson pushes Petrovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Petrovich.
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!
Thompson lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Petrovich letting Thompson take a breather here.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enoch Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gino Petrovich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Thompson misses.
Petrovich scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrovich defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrovich throws out the jab.
Thompson connects with a right hand. Petrovich shakes it off.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrovich looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson throws a shot to the body.
Petrovich lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Petrovich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrovich wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Petrovich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Petrovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovich.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petrovich.
Petrovich prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Petrovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Petrovich lands a nice uppercut.
Petrovich misses with a punch to the body.
Petrovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovich.
Thompson tries to work over Petrovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gino Petrovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrovich lands with a light punch inside.
Petrovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thompson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrovich's elbow.
Thompson misses with some punches.
Petrovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Petrovich trying to stall but Thompson improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrovich.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrovich.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Petrovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Thompson works on Petrovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Petrovich controls the action.
Petrovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrovich misses with a body punch.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Petrovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
A short right from Thompson.
Petrovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Petrovich.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enoch Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enoch Thompson!
Enoch Thompson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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