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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Christophe Dupree (ranked 2694 p4p, 63 weight class) and Terry Johnson (ranked 1937 p4p, 46 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hans Zimmer - The Last Samurai Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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244 lbs
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182 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin
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Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christophe Dupree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Dupree avoids it with no problem.
Dupree throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Dupree throws a shot to the body.
Dupree throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Dupree has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GnP in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Dupree.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson punishes Dupree's body with a nice straight punch.
Dupree throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Dupree misses.
Johnson moves out of range as Dupree throws a body kick.
A big right from Dupree misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Dupree.
Dupree throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson cracks Dupree with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dupree fails to land with a series of punches.
Dupree is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Dupree's head back.
Dupree throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dupree.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Dupree connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dupree steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Dupree throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dupree with a body shot.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Dupree sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Dupree misses the target.
Dupree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupree. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dupree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
A head kick misses from Dupree.
Johnson throws a big counter head kick but Dupree avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Dupree stumbling back into the ropes.
Dupree throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Johnson 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 Christophe Dupree will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dupree tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dupree tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dupree throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Dupree.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dupree looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Dupree seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dupree throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Dupree is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupree throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dupree takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Dupree throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dupree if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Dupree's side.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dupree will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Dupree misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dupree throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Dupree.
It looks like Terry Johnson has been cut.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dupree throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Dupree's belly button to the back.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Terry Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Dupree.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dupree misses with a body kick.
Dupree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Terry Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson checks a low kick from Dupree.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Dupree.
Decent striking displayed by Dupree there.
Dupree tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dupree throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dupree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christophe Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dupree walks into a jab.
Dupree swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Dupree shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Dupree.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Dupree throws a body kick that misses.
Dupree misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a big counter head kick but Dupree avoids it with no problem.
Dupree throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Dupree throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.
Dupree throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Dupree thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dupree in his tracks.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupree takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dupree throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson lands with a hook. Dupree tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dupree connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dupree takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Dupree.
Johnson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dupree throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dupree walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Terry Johnson!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Terry Johnson!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Terry Johnson!
Terry Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Terry Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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