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CCR 85 PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams throws a looping overhand right but Odenson ducks down to avoid it. Odenson throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side. Odenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Williams misses the shot to the body. Odenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Odenson does a little dance to reset his feet. Odenson is looking to counter punch. Nice defenses there by Williams. Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Odenson counters with a slapping leg kick. Odenson misses with a looping right. Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Odenson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Odenson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Odenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Odenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Odenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Odenson throws a body shot but no joy. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Odenson!
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! Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Odenson's shoulder, as Odenson tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Odenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Williams moves out of range of the body kick. Williams moves out of range of the strikes. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Odenson. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Odenson. Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A big right from Williams misses. Odenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Odenson staying out of range there. A jab from Williams does it's job there. Odenson looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well. Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Odenson. Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odenson throws out the jab. Odenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it. Odenson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the cage. Odenson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Odenson throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Odenson. A jab from Odenson misses. Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odenson. Odenson rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow. Odenson throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily. Odenson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Williams misses with a body shot.
Odenson tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot. Odenson throws a body kick that misses. Williams throws a body shot but no joy. Odenson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams. Odenson moves away from the strike by Williams. Odenson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams throws a looping overhand right but Odenson ducks down to avoid it. Odenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Odenson throws a head kick that misses. Williams connects with a right hand. Odenson shakes it off. Williams misses with a shot to the body enabling Odenson to counter with a crisp jab. Odenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams. Odenson is looking to land body kicks. Odenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A jab from Williams misses. Williams misses with a wild body shot. Williams swings for the body but Odenson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Odenson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Odenson moves out of range as Williams strikes. Odenson moves out of range of the strikes. A jab from Williams misses. Odenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Odenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head. Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. This has been an exciting period of action! Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Odenson thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Odenson. Williams takes a swing at Odenson's ribcage but misses. An attempted straight right counter from Odenson misses the target. Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Odenson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Odenson tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Odenson misses with an uppercut. Odenson looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely. Odenson closes the distance looking to clinch and Williams counters with a right hand to the body. 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 Thor Odenson will probably get the nod. That's time! Odenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Odenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams. Odenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away. Odenson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Odenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Odenson staying out of range there. Odenson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Odenson swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Odenson connects with the punch. Odenson thows a left - swing and a miss! Williams loads up on a big right hand but Odenson slips the punch. Odenson scores with a jab to the head.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Odenson circles away quickly and effectively. Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing. Odenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Odenson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odenson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Odenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams misses the body punch and Odenson counters with a straight right hand. Odenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Odenson looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely. Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Odenson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Odenson is just out of range. A solid body kick from Odenson. Odenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Nice body punch from Odenson. Williams defending well as Odenson loads up on a big left hand. Odenson misses with a straight left. Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Odenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Odenson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Odenson throws a combination that misses and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Odenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target. Odenson moves away from the strike by Williams. Odenson cracks the inside of Williams's front leg. Odenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Odenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Williams throws a series of punches but Odenson avoids them all with ease. Odenson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. A slow jab from Odenson misses its intended target. Odenson moves out of range as Williams strikes. Williams throws a body shot but no joy. Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Odenson gets off balance looking for a body kick and Odenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Williams thows a left - swing and a miss! Odenson is looking to counter with a body kick. Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odenson. Odenson is looking to counter punch. Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Odenson can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big left from Williams misses. A left lands for Odenson. Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Odenson counters with a straight right hand. Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Odenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Odenson throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot. Williams takes a swing at Odenson's ribcage but misses. Odenson looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away. Odenson throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it. Williams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Williams connects with a right hand. Odenson shakes it off. Odenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Williams swings for the body but Odenson moves out of range.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Odenson throws a hook but Williams blocks it. Williams misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice cross by Odenson. Odenson misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Williams throws a body shot but no joy. Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Odenson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams misses with a hook. Odenson throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it. Odenson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Odenson's head. Odenson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Williams throws a body shot but no joy. Williams staying out of range there. Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Odenson does a little dance to reset his feet. Odenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams. Odenson scores with a jab to the jaw. Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thor Odenson will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Odenson misses the target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy. Williams connects with a body shot. Odenson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head. Donk. Williams catches Odenson right on the button with a cross. Thor Odenson is winning the standup battle so far. Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Odenson throws a counter high kick but Williams was just alert enough to avoid it. Williams catches Odenson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Odenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams. Odenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Williams moves out of range as Odenson strikes. Odenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head. Williams misses with a looping left. Williams misses with a hook. Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. 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! A swing and a miss from Williams. Odenson looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Odenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Williams misses with a right hand and Odenson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing. Odenson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Williams misses with a body punch
and Odenson counters with a nice uppercut. Odenson ducks under a wild hook from Williams. Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Odenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Williams scores with a jab to the jaw. Williams needs to keep his hands up - Odenson had a free shot at his head there. Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Odenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Williams misses with a straight left. 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.
Odenson throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Odenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams with a jab. Williams misses with an uppercut
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Odenson misses with a looping left. Williams throws a hook to the side of Odenson's head but Odenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Williams throws out a loose jab but Odenson uses good head movement to avoid it. Odenson scores with a nice head shot. Odenson is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Odenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Odenson's head. Odenson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Odenson avoids the body shot from Williams.
Odenson throws a big shot that misses. Odenson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams slips under a jab from Odenson. Williams misses the shot to the body. Odenson lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily. Odenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams moves out of range as Odenson throws a body kick.
D'Wayne Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Williams looks to land a combination but Odenson avoids it well. Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing. A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target. Williams misses with a hook
and Odenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Odenson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head. Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Odenson lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice defenses there by Odenson. Williams slips under a jab from Odenson. Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Williams lands a two punch combo.
Odenson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts. Nice body punch from Odenson. Williams cracks a nice hook into Odenson's ribs. Williams swings for the body but Odenson moves out of range.
Williams connects with a single shot there. Thor Odenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target. Williams takes one on the button. Odenson slips under a jab from Williams. Odenson with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thor Odenson. Well Odenson 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Odenson! Thor Odenson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ON TAP 160Q Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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