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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Franco Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bj Becks's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franco Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Becks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams punishes Becks's body with a nice straight punch.
Becks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams misses with a body punch
letting Becks counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Becks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Becks counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams clinches up against the ropes.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Becks prevents a body shot from Williams.
The referee calls for Becks to work.
Becks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Becks.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams has Becks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Becks has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks breaks from the clinch.
Franco Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Becks defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Becks slips the punch.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams trying to stall but Becks improves his position.
Becks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Becks slows down the pace here.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Becks presses Williams against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Becks is struggling to control the position.
Becks slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Becks's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks stalling in the clinch.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Becks taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right from Becks.
Becks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Becks.
Becks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Becks breaks from the clinch.
Williams swings for the body but Becks moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Becks.
It looks like Franco Williams has been cut.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Becks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Becks connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams jabs at Becks's body.
Williams throws a body punch but Becks moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Becks misses.
Becks takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams swings for the body but Becks moves out of range.
Becks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Becks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Becks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Franco Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becks lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Becks misses the target.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Becks moves away.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Becks lands a nice shot to the body.
Becks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Becks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Becks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams takes a swing at Becks's ribcage but misses.
Becks dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Becks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Williams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Becks scores with a body shot.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Becks.
Becks lands with a good body shot.
Williams is looking to wear down Becks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beckss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Becks avoids the body shot from Williams.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Becks's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Becks moved out of range.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Becks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Becks. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Becks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams rushes Becks and presses him up against the ropes.
Becks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Good exchange - Becks coming out on top.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Becks tries to counter with a clinch but Williams shakes him off and moves away.
Becks misses with a wild body shot.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Becks throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Becks prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Becks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Becks scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becks misses with a hook.
Becks tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Becks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Becks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams lands a jab.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Becks's shoulder, as Becks tries to avoid the shot.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Becks scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Becks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Becks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws a body punch but Becks moves out of range.
Becks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams throws a body punch but Becks moves out of range.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Becks is just out of range.
Williams throws the left hand but Becks avoids the punch easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Becks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Becks! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams throws a right hand that Becks ducks under and follows up with a left that Becks also avoids with ease.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Becks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Becks throws out a powerful jab.
Becks lands a head shot.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Becks moved out of range nicely.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Becks staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Becks misses.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Becks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Becks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franco Williams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Williams jabs at Becks's body.
Becks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Becks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Becks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williams eats them both and turns towards Becks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Becks misses.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams slips a jab from Becks.
Becks moves out of range of the strikes.
Becks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becks takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Becks digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams takes a swing at Becks's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Becks.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Becks.
Williams is trying to stall.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Becks controls his hands.
Becks stalls.
Becks stalling against the ropes.
Becks receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Becks is controlling him.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Becks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Becks stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Becks is stalling here.
Becks stalling against the ropes.
Becks continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bj Becks.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Becks moves away.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Becks throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams clinches.
Good body shot from Becks.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams is looking to control Becks's arms but Becks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to control Becks's arms but Becks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the ropes.
Williams can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Becks lands a body shot.
Becks stalling against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Becks stalls.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Becks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Becks manages to break the clinch.
Becks misses the shot to the body.
Williams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Becks moved out of range nicely.
Becks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Becks.
Becks digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Bj Becks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Becks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Becks slips a jab from Williams.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams swings for the body but Becks moves out of range.
It seemed like Becks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Becks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Becks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Becks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Becks really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Williams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams connects with the punch.
Becks slips under a jab.
Becks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Becks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Becks as Williams tries to tie him up.
Williams wants to stall.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Becks to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks breaks the clinch.
Becks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Becks's head but Becks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becks scores with a jab to the head.
Williams closes the distance and pushes Becks back into the ropes.
Williams trying to stall but Becks improves his position.
Becks stalling.
Becks lands a right hand.
Becks lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Becks.
Becks works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Becks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Becks keeps him there for the moment.
Becks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Becks effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Becks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Becks avoids it by throwing Williams back against the ropes.
Williams taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Becks.
Bj Becks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to circle away but Becks has him pinned against the ropes.
Becks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Becks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Becks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Becks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Becks counters by clinching up.
Becks blocks a body shot from Williams.
Becks lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Becks.
Williams tries to stall but Becks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Becks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the ropes.
Becks avoiding damage.
Becks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bj Becks.
Becks misses with the combination.
Becks misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Becks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Becks dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Franco Williams's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becks throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Becks counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Becks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Becks counters with a straight right hand.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams has Becks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Becks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Becks counters by moving into the clinch.
Becks holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to stall.
Williams wants to stall.
Williams seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Becks is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Becks is stalling here.
Becks lands an uppercut.
Becks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Becks cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Becks takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Becks slips the punch.
Becks lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Becks misses.
As Becks tries to get set, Williams tries to push him back and clinch up but Becks manages to avoid the attempt.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Becks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Becks lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Becks manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Becks.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Becks.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Becks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Becks slips a jab from Williams.
A countering left hand to the body from Becks misses.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks avoids the body shot from Williams.
A nice side step and Becks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beckss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Becks defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Becks lands with an overhand left.
Becks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Becks lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Becks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Becks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bj Becks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becks slips a straight right by Williams.
Becks lands with a good body shot.
Williams connects with a jab.
Becks ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Becks throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Becks stalling the fight.
Franco Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Becks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bj Becks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Becks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bj Becks!
Bj Becks is the new middleweight champion!
Bj Becks gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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