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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Bernard Crenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crenshaw comes to the ring accompanied by Bodies - Drowning Pool. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Crenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Crenshaw is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crenshaw - that will leave a mark!
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crenshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Crenshaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Bernard Crenshaw has been cut.
Crenshaw avoids the head kick by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Duncan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crenshaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Crenshaw had a free shot at his head there.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Crenshaw off balance momentarily.
Crenshaw blocks the body kick.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Crenshaw moves out of range easily.
Crenshaw staying out of range there.
Crenshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crenshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a body kick.
Crenshaw misses with a straight right.
Crenshaw loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Crenshaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crenshaw is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Crenshaw sees coming a mile off.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Crenshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Crenshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crenshaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Crenshaw throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Crenshaw counters with a body kick that stops Smith in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernard Crenshaw's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crenshaw misses with a hook.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith tests Crenshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crenshaw blocks a head kick by Smith.
Crenshaw is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crenshaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Crenshaw loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Crenshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crenshaw connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duncan Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crenshaw throws a good cross that connects.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith walks into a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Smith misses with a combination
and Crenshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Crenshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crenshaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Crenshaw slips under a jab from Smith.
Crenshaw moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Crenshaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crenshaw's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Smith lands.
Crenshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Crenshaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crenshaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Crenshaw counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bernard Crenshaw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crenshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crenshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Crenshaw moved out of range nicely.
Crenshaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Crenshaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Crenshaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a hook. Crenshaw ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Crenshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Crenshaw takes one to the side of the head.
Crenshaw avoids the head kick by Smith.
Crenshaw walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a jab when Crenshaw was well out of range.
Crenshaw is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Crenshaw appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith thows a leg kick but Crenshaw checks it
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Crenshaw is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Crenshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crenshaw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Crenshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crenshaw lands a front kick.
Crenshaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crenshaw avoids a kick to the body.
Crenshaw is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy body kick from Crenshaw
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Smith really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernard Crenshaw's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Crenshaw's head.
Smith avoids the head kick by Crenshaw.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Crenshaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Crenshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Crenshaw misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw blocks a leg kick.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Crenshaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crenshaw connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw thinks about countering with a body kick.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Crenshaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
letting Crenshaw counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Crenshaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crenshaw looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Crenshaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Crenshaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crenshaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Crenshaw moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Crenshaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Crenshaw misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Crenshaw had his way with Duncan Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on Bernard Crenshaw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Crenshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crenshaw misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crenshaw's calf.
A swing and a miss from Crenshaw.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Crenshaw.
Smith misses with a hook
and Crenshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Crenshaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith tries to bum rush Crenshaw with a series of wild strikes but Crenshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crenshaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Crenshaw misses.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duncan Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Crenshaw finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Crenshaw counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Crenshaw misses with a head kick.
And Smith responds with a good body kick, but Crenshaw manages to step out the way in time.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Crenshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Crenshaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crenshaw is able to avoid easily.
Crenshaw missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crenshaw.
Crenshaw throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crenshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A cross from Crenshaw lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crenshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith throws a leg kick but Crenshaw sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crenshaw.
Smith slips under a jab.
Bernard Crenshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crenshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Crenshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Smith!
Duncan Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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