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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Karolaku Krawczaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcracken has chosen Onra - I Wanna Go Back as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Phil Mcracken enters the ring!
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188 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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187 cm
41
187 lbs
28 - 15 - 0 |
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily
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Excellent boxer
Granite 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karolaku Krawczaku! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phil Mcracken! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick by Mcracken misses and Krawczaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A head kick misses from Mcracken. Krawczaku throwing a counter right hand but Mcracken manages to avoid it. Mcracken lands a right hook to the body.
Mcracken tries a head kick but it misses.
Krawczaku throwing a counter right hand but Mcracken manages to avoid it. Mcracken misses with a wild body shot. An attempted straight right counter from Krawczaku misses the target. A head kick misses from Mcracken. Mcracken cracks a nice hook into Krawczaku's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcracken throws a head kick but Krawczaku moves out of range.
Krawczaku is looking to counter punch. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses enabling Krawczaku to counter with a crisp jab. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Krawczaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Krawczaku moves out of range easily. A little feinted left hand from Krawczaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcracken lands a high kick!
It looks like Karolaku Krawczaku has been cut. Karolaku Krawczaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses. It looked like Krawczaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mcracken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Krawczaku. A head kick misses from Mcracken. Mcracken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Krawczaku. A head kick by Mcracken misses and Krawczaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick by Mcracken misses and Krawczaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Krawczaku counters with a nice uppercut. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick enabling Krawczaku to counter with a crisp jab. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A head kick by Mcracken misses and Krawczaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Krawczaku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Krawczaku counters with a straight right hand. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a straight right hand. Mcracken looks winded! Mcracken throws a head kick that misses enabling Krawczaku to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Karolaku Krawczaku will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Karolaku Krawczaku's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Krawczaku counters with a straight right hand. A head kick by Mcracken misses and Krawczaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A head kick by Mcracken misses and Krawczaku counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a nice uppercut. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses letting Krawczaku counter with a right hand. Krawczaku avoids the head kick by Mcracken.
Krawczaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a lovely straight right hand! Karolaku Krawczaku is winning the standup battle so far. A head kick by Mcracken misses and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mcracken is breathing heavily. A head kick by Mcracken misses and Krawczaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a straight right hand. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a stiff right hand. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Krawczaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mcracken lands a high kick!
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Krawczaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Krawczaku counters with a stiff right hand. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a nice uppercut. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two 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! A head kick by Mcracken misses and Krawczaku counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Krawczaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a stiff right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karolaku Krawczaku dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Karolaku Krawczaku's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Krawczaku counters with a stiff right hand. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Krawczaku counters with a nice uppercut. Mcracken misses with a jab to the body
enabling Krawczaku to counter with a crisp jab. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a straight right hand. A head kick from Mcracken lands but Krawczaku takes it in his stride. A head kick by Mcracken misses and Krawczaku counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mcracken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A head kick by Mcracken misses and Krawczaku counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Krawczaku counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Krawczaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A head kick by Mcracken misses letting Krawczaku counter with a right hand. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Krawczaku counters with a straight right hand. Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A head kick by Mcracken misses and Krawczaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A head kick by Mcracken misses and Krawczaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Krawczaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mcracken misses with a hook to the body
enabling Krawczaku to counter with a crisp jab. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Krawczaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and Krawczaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mcracken throws a lazy head kick and Krawczaku counters with a stiff right hand. Phil Mcracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Karolaku Krawczaku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! Karolaku Krawczaku showed his dominance in that final round. Well Krawczaku 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karolaku Krawczaku! Phil Mcracken spoke after the fight, saying 'You were good in there... my butt hurts... and that's hard to do to a greek!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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