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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Franco Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bj Becks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 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
28 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Becks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws a body punch but Becks moves out of range.
Becks looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Williams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becks throws a big shot that misses.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Becks.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Becks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Becks scores with a hook.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Williams misses.
Becks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Becks's belly button to the back.
Becks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams closes the distance and pushes Becks back into the ropes.
Becks stalling against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Becks.
Becks avoiding damage.
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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Becks continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Williams lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Becks.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Becks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Becks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams is looking to wear down Becks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Becks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Becks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Becks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Becks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Becks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Becks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Williams cracks Becks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Williams stuns Becks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Becks misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Becks misses its intended target.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Becks. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams has Becks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williams being controlled against the ropes.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams is trying to push Becks away but Becks has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Becks.
Becks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Becks.
Becks is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Becks.
Williams trying to stall but Becks improves his position.
Becks breaks the clinch.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becks misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams has Becks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Becks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Becks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Becks as the two fighters clinch.
Becks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Becks lands a right hand.
Becks just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
Becks digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
Becks breaks the clinch.
Franco Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams defending well as Becks loads up on a big left hand.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Becks was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Becks stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Becks.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but Becks gets an underhook and turns Williams into the ropes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Becks slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Becks.
Williams trying to stall but Becks improves his position.
A short right from Williams.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Becks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Becks leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Becks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams trying to stall but Becks improves his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Becks lands a nice shot to the body.
Becks has Williams pushed against the ropes.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Becks won't allow it.
Williams is trying to push Becks away but Becks has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Williams looking to stall.
Becks leaning against his opponent.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Becks is controlling the position.
Becks is pushing Williams up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Williams is trying to stall.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Becks controls his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Becks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Becks stalling against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bj Becks.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Becks ducks down to avoid it.
Williams has managed to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Becks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Becks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams wants to stall.
Becks slows down the pace here.
Becks breaks the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Becks pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Becks won't allow it.
Becks blocks an uppercut.
Becks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Becks trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Becks into the ropes.
Williams tries to break free but Becks pushes him back against the ropes.
Becks breaks the clinch.
Jab from Becks.
Becks throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bj Becks will probably get the nod.
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.
Becks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams looks to land a combination but Becks avoids it well.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Becks moves away.
A big left from Becks misses.
Becks throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Franco Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a body punch but Becks moves out of range.
Becks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams misses the body punch
and Becks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Becks misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Becks was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Becks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Becks ducks down to avoid it.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Becks.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Becks slips the punch.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Becks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams being controlled against the ropes.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Becks is keeping busy.
Becks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Becks backwards.
Becks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Becks is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Becks won't allow it.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Becks stalls.
Becks stalling the fight.
Becks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Becks - that landed with a thud.
Becks digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Becks is controlling the position.
The referee calls for Becks to work.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Becks.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Becks has double underhooks.
Becks is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bj Becks.
Becks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams lands a nice hook to Becks's body. Becks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Becks.
Becks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Becks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Becks works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Williams takes a swing at Becks's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Becks.
Becks lands a jab.
Becks misses the shot to the body.
Becks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Becks counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Becks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Becks is just out of range.
Becks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams digs a good hook to Becks's body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Becks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Becks was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams has Becks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Becks prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Becks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Becks lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Becks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Becks connects with a body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Becks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Becks counters with a two punch combo.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Becks throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Becks lands a slapping body shot.
Becks stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Franco Williams has been cut.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Becks counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Becks's head but Becks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Becks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Franco Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Becks jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Becks connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Becks misses with a body shot.
Becks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Becks throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Becks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Becks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Becks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Becks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Becks.
Becks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Becks.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Becks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Becks digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Becks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Becks misses with a body shot.
Becks slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams sets himself, and Becks steps forward looking for the clinch! Williams avoids it this time.
Becks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Becks. Beautiful body shot.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Becks counters with a right hand to the body.
Becks takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to break free but Becks pushes him back against the ropes.
Becks stalls.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Becks to work.
Becks blocks a body shot from Williams.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Becks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the ropes.
Becks breaks from the clinch.
Becks misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams slips a straight right by Becks.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Becks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Becks.
Becks throws a shot to the body.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Becks at a distance.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Becks.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Becks eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Becks is rocked!
Becks walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Franco Williams!
Franco Williams retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Franco Williams thanked Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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