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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Ludwig Beethoven (ranked 21153 p4p, 295 weight class) and Tommy Westover (ranked 12134 p4p, 319 weight class). 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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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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Dangerous knees
Cardio machine
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Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludwig Beethoven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Westover!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beethoven looks to land a right hand but Westover moved out of range.
Westover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beethoven doesn't seem bothered though.
Beethoven cracks a nice hook into Westover's ribs.
Donk. Westover catches Beethoven right on the button with a cross.
Westover misses with a double jab.
Beethoven seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Westover misses with a right hand
and Beethoven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beethoven tries to keep at a distance but Westover has taken the fight into the clinch.
Beethoven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Westover is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beethoven lands a left hand.
Westover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beethoven lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beethoven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Westover is trying to push Beethoven away but Beethoven has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Westover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beethoven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beethoven swings wildly with an uppercut but Westover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beethoven cracks Westover with a nice body shot.
Beethoven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beethoven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beethoven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Westover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Westover.
Westover can't find room to land a body shot as Beethoven controls the action.
Beethoven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beethoven trying to stall but Westover improves his position.
Beethoven working aggressively here.
Beethoven pushes Westover back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Westover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westover digs a right hand underneath Beethoven's ribcage. Beethoven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beethoven lands a body punch.
Beethoven lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westover backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Westover fails to land.
Beethoven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westovers head.
Beethoven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beethoven tries a body shot but Westover blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beethoven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beethoven lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westover.
Beethoven misses with some punches.
Beethoven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westover backwards.
Beethoven can't find room to land a body shot as Westover controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westover.
Beethoven lands a right hand.
Westover throws a head punch that misses.
Beethoven takes a shot to the head.
Beethoven can't find room to land a body shot as Westover controls the action.
Beethoven throws a punch but it's blocked by Westover.
A short right from Beethoven on the inside.
Beethoven misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Westover blocking some punches.
Westover prevents a body shot from Beethoven.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beethoven misses with the head strike.
Westover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beethoven throws a head punch that misses.
Beethoven tries to work over Westover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beethoven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Beethoven dominated that round.
That's time! Beethoven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Westover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beethoven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beethoven throws a looping overhand right but Westover ducks down to avoid it.
Beethoven just misses with a punch to the body.
Westover loads up on a big right hand but Beethoven slips the punch.
Westover slips a jab from Beethoven.
Beethoven has taken the fight to the clinch.
Westover digs a right hand into Beethoven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beethoven's gas tank.
Westover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beethoven throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beethoven misses with a punch on the inside.
Beethoven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Westover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ludwig Beethoven has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Westover misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westover stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beethoven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westover's elbow.
Westover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beethoven backwards.
A short right from Beethoven.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beethoven tries to work over Westover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beethoven blocks a body shot from Westover.
Westover blocks a body shot from Beethoven.
Beethoven has a couple of punches blocked by Westover.
Beethoven tries a body shot but Westover blocks it.
Beethoven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westover can do to turn this around?
Westover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beethoven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westovers head.
Beethoven swings wildly with an uppercut but Westover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beethoven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westover is leaning against Beethoven and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Westover blocks a body shot from Beethoven.
Westover is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Westover misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Beethoven.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beethoven.
Westover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westover blocks an uppercut.
Beethoven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beethoven presses Westover against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beethoven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Westover blocking some punches.
Beethoven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beethoven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westover's elbow.
Beethoven prevents a body shot from Westover.
Beethoven throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beethoven.
Beethoven lands with a short shot to the head.
Beethoven misses with a body punch.
Beethoven lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Westover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westover lands a body punch.
Westover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beethoven misses with some punches.
Westover scores with a shot to the side of Beethoven's head.
Beethoven working aggressively here.
Westover tries to stall but Beethoven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Westover throws a punch but it's blocked by Beethoven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Beethoven dominated that second round.
That's time! Beethoven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Beethoven lands with a shot to the body.
Tommy Westover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Westover walks into a stiff left hand from Beethoven.
Westover cracks Beethoven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Beethoven takes a swing at Westover's ribcage but misses.
Westover fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Westover takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beethoven tries to clinch but Westover moves out of range.
Beethoven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Westover takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Westover ducks under a wild hook from Beethoven.
Beethoven throws out a loose jab but Westover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westover tests Beethoven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Ludwig Beethoven has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westover moves into range and clinches up with Beethoven.
Beethoven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Westover tries to throw a body punch but Beethoven avoids it by throwing Westover back against the ropes.
Beethoven misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beethoven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beethoven lands with a left to the head.
Beethoven is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Westover is keeping busy.
Westover swings wildly with an uppercut but Beethoven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Westover has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Westover throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beethoven is trying to stall.
Westover lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beethoven or not.
Ludwig Beethoven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Beethoven fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beethoven.
A shot in the inside from Westover.
A head punch on the inside from Westover fails to land.
Beethoven working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beethoven.
Beethoven throws a punch but it's blocked by Westover.
A shot in the inside from Beethoven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beethoven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westover backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Westover fails to land.
Westover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westover gets through Beethoven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Beethoven.
A head punch on the inside from Westover fails to land.
Beethoven throws a head punch that misses.
Beethoven tries a body shot but Westover blocks it.
Westover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Westover blocks a body shot from Beethoven.
Westover takes a shot to the head.
Beethoven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westover working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Westover swings wildly with an uppercut but Beethoven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beethoven blocking some punches.
Beethoven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westover digs a right hand into Beethoven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beethoven's gas tank.
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 Ludwig Beethoven.
Well Beethoven 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Beethoven!
A very excited looking Ludwig Beethoven made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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