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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Chuck Norris Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Sarazen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gene Sarazen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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169 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Norris Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gene Sarazen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris Jr motions for Sarazen to come forward. Norris Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norris Jr lands with a hook. Sarazen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Norris Jr throws out a leg kick but Sarazen moves out of range and Norris Jr only half commits.
Sarazen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Norris Jr lands a head shot.
Norris Jr thows a leg kick but Sarazen checks it
and Sarazen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norris Jr takes one on the button.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norris Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris Jr dips to his left and cracks Sarazen with an uppercut!
Sarazen blocks a jab.
Sarazen slips under a jab.
Norris Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Norris Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norris Jr missing with a left hand there. Sarazen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris Jr throws a solid leg kick but Sarazen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris Jr.
Sarazen looks to land a body kick but Norris Jr moved away.
Chuck Norris Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Norris Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sarazen lunges at Norris Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norris Jr's hand.
Norris Jr tries a low kick but Sarazen avoids it.
Sarazen tries to clinch but Norris Jr is having none of it.
Sarazen lands a jab to Norris Jr's midsection.
A jab from Sarazen finds it's way through Norris Jr's defenses.
Sarazen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A cross from Norris Jr lands.
Norris Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sarazen moves away from the strike by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarazen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sarazen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris Jr throws a looping overhand right but Sarazen ducks down to avoid it.
Sarazen tries a quick counter leg kick but Norris Jr is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Sarazen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sarazen misses with a leg kick.
Norris Jr tries to land a front kick but Sarazen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norris Jr throws a shot from downtown. Sarazen moves away and avoids it.
Sarazen takes one to the side of the head.
Sarazen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris Jr.
Sarazen connects with a single shot there.
Sarazen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Sarazen.
Sarazen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Norris Jr leaning against his opponent.
Norris Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norris Jr stalling in the clinch but Sarazen improves position.
Norris Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norris Jr scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Sarazen as he checks the leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Sarazen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sarazen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norris Jr takes one on the button.
Norris Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Norris Jr.
Sarazen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Norris Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sarazen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarazen working aggressively here.
Norris Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sarazen misses with the head strike.
Sarazen lands a nice uppercut.
Norris Jr working aggressively here.
Sarazen lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sarazen's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Norris Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Sarazen backwards.
Sarazen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarazen manages to break the clinch.
Norris Jr tries to land a front kick but Sarazen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sarazen moves into range and clinches up with Norris Jr.
Sarazen tries a body shot but Norris Jr blocks it.
Sarazen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norris Jr is working Sarazen over against the ropes.
Sarazen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norris Jr.
It looks like Gene Sarazen has been cut.
A short right from Sarazen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr tries to circle away but Sarazen has him pinned against the ropes.
Sarazen has a couple of punches blocked by Norris Jr.
Sarazen manages to break the clinch.
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 Chuck Norris Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gene Sarazen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sarazen wants to clinch.
Norris Jr wants to slow Sarazen down by chopping away at his legs.
Norris Jr thows a body kick. Sarazen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Norris Jr scores with a one two! Sarazen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Norris Jr throws a front kick aimed at Sarazen's knee but Sarazen avoids it well.
Norris Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Norris Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Norris Jr loads up on a big right hand but Sarazen slips the punch.
Sarazen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen scores with the left hand. Norris Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Norris Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norris Jr.
Norris Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norris Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sarazen can do to turn this around?
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!
Sarazen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Norris Jr takes a step back to recover.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarazen instigates a clinch.
Norris Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norris Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarazen.
Sarazen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norris Jr slips under a jab.
Norris Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Norris Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norris Jr.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Norris Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sarazen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sarazen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sarazen moves away from the strike by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chuck Norris Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sarazen will feel that in the morning.
Sarazen lands with an uppercut that bounces Norris Jr off the ropes and back into range.
Norris Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sarazen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Sarazen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Norris Jr tenderised Sarazen's leg. Sarazen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norris Jr throws a right and a left that Sarazen avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Norris Jr misses its intended target.
Sarazen walks into a jab.
Norris Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarazen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norris Jr tries to land a front kick but Sarazen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norris Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarazen.
The crowd cheers as Sarazen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norris Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Sarazen clinches with his opponent.
Sarazen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarazen lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Sarazen.
Sarazen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarazen.
Still in the clinch, Sarazen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sarazen as Norris Jr tries to tie him up.
Norris Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Norris Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Norris Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gene Sarazen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sarazen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris Jr backwards.
Norris Jr trying to control the position but instead, Sarazen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Norris Jr into the ropes.
Sarazen has a couple of punches blocked by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr trying to stall but Sarazen improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norris Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Sarazen.
Norris Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Sarazen swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Sarazen.
Sarazen lands a shoulder strike.
Norris Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Sarazen misses with the head strike.
Sarazen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norris Jr backwards.
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!
Norris Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sarazen looks to land a right hand but Norris Jr moved out of range.
Norris Jr tries to score with a low kick but Sarazen moves his leg out of the way.
Sarazen jabs at Norris Jr's body.
Sarazen tries to clinch up but Norris Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gene Sarazen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Norris Jr jabs Sarazen right on the nose. Sarazen blinks but takes it well.
Norris Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sarazen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Norris Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Norris Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sarazen moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sarazen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norris Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sarazen is able to avoid easily.
Norris Jr looks to land a left hand but Sarazen moved out of range nicely.
Sarazen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sarazen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sarazen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norris Jr slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarazen fails to land with a series of punches.
Norris Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sarazen moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Norris Jr cracks the inside of Sarazen's front leg.
Sarazen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Norris Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarazen breaks from the clinch.
Sarazen staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sarazen.
Norris Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sarazen.
Nice shot lands for Norris Jr.
Sarazen tries to clinch but Norris Jr is having none of it.
Sarazen scores with a body shot.
Norris Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body kick there by Norris Jr.
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!
Sarazen loads up on a big right hand but Norris Jr slips the punch.
Gene Sarazen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norris Jr.
A big left from Norris Jr misses.
Norris Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sarazen.
Sarazen throws a hook to the side of Norris Jr's head but Norris Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sarazen feints a counter leg kick.
Sarazen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Norris Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chuck Norris Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Norris Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Sarazen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sarazen thuds a left hand into Norris Jr's body.
Norris Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norris Jr scores with a jab.
Sarazen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Norris Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sarazen's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris Jr.
Norris Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris Jr lands a jab.
Sarazen connects with a looping right hand.
Sarazen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Norris Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norris Jr jabs Sarazen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norris Jr throws the left hand but Sarazen avoids the punch easily.
Sarazen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norris Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norris Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sarazen's calf.
Sarazen misses with a leg kick.
Norris Jr scores with a jab. Sarazen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Sarazen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Norris Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sarazen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris Jr. Norris Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris Jr misses with a leg kick.
Sarazen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Norris Jr misses the target.
Sarazen throws the left hand but Norris Jr avoids the punch easily.
Norris Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Norris Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sarazen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sarazen lands with a nice body punch.
Sarazen misses with a straight right.
Sarazen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sarazen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norris Jr is looking to slow Sarazen down with leg kicks.
Norris Jr misses with the body kick
and Sarazen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Norris Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Norris Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Chuck Norris Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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