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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Joey Diaz (ranked 22806 p4p, 805 weight class) and Paynuss Chonus (ranked 21559 p4p, 797 weight class). Chonus has chosen Reverend Paynus as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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213 lbs
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225 lbs
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World class MT
Cardio machine
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Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Diaz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paynuss Chonus! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chonus. Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Diaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chonus. Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chonus. An inside leg kick lands from Diaz. Chonus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick. Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Paynuss Chonus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chonus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chonus lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Chonus misses the jab. Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two. Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Chonus moves out of range easily. Chonus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. Chonus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not. Chonus lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chonus throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Chonus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Chonus misses with a hook from the clinch. Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Chonus has the dominant position. Chonus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz. Chonus swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Diaz working hard to break the clinch. Diaz can't break the clinch.
Chonus lands with a left to the head. Chonus has Diaz pressed against the ropes, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chonus. Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chonus is able to avoid easily. Diaz motions for Chonus to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Chonus scores with a nice right hand.
Chonus looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range. Good exchange - Chonus coming out on top. Diaz staying out of range there. Chonus blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chonus misses with a wild combination.
Chonus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Diaz scores with a hook. Nice cross by Chonus. Chonus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away. Diaz is looking to score with low kicks. Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Chonus. Diaz blocks a jab. Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chonus. Chonus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chonus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away. Chonus with a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Chonus misses the target. It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paynuss Chonus dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Chonus clinches with his opponent.
Chonus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now. Good body shot from Chonus.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Chonus throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range. It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chonus.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Paynuss Chonus seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chonus moves into the clinch. Chonus struggles to land a body shot inside as Diaz controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chonus. Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Chonus is controlling him. Chonus lands a nice knee to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz is trying to break free. Chonus is trying to maintain a safe position but Diaz gets an underhook and turns Chonus into the ropes. Chonus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Chonus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now. Chonus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chonus can turn it around. Chonus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Chonus has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chonus lands a hook to the side of the head. Paynuss Chonus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Chonus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diaz is defending well for now. Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chonus throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Nice body punch from Chonus. Diaz can't break the clinch.
Chonus lands a shoulder strike. Chonus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chonus throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chonus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Diaz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chonus's head. Chonus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards. The fight moves into the clinch position. Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A nice left hand lands by Chonus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chonus throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it. Chonus avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Chonus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Chonus misses with a few strikes there.
Chonus rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Diaz does no damage. Diaz misses with a low kick. Chonus throws out a powerful jab. Chonus tries to clinch up. A punch combination from Chonus misses. Joey Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Chonus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Chonus gets a clinch. Chonus tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body. Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Chonus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Chonus had a free shot at his head there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paynuss Chonus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chonus misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a good low kick that Chonus was not able to check. Paynuss Chonus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Chonus lands a jab to the head.
Diaz misses with a leg kick. Chonus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Chonus checks a low kick from Diaz. Chonus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head. Diaz is looking to chop away at Chonus's legs. Chonus wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away. Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Chonus throws a series of strikes that have Diaz backpedaling.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chonus. Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chonus. A slow jab from Chonus misses its intended target. Chonus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chonus misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz cracks Chonus with a right hand to the side of the head. Chonus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chonus lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick. Diaz sets himself, and Chonus steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time. Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chonus. Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Chonus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diaz can pounce on him.
Chonus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chonus misses with a double jab.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chonus is out of range. Chonus misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely. Chonus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Chonus throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease. We've been told by Diaz's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Chonus has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chonus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Chonus sees it coming and moves out of range. Diaz throws a head kick but Chonus moves out of range.
Chonus blocks a leg kick. Chonus wants to counter with a clinch but Diaz pushes him away. Diaz throws a leg kick and Chonus counters by moving into the clinch. Diaz can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Chonus is controlling him. A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. Diaz can't break the clinch.
Chonus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz takes a shot to the head. Diaz is trying to break free. Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Chonus away but Chonus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Chonus prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch. Chonus just leaning against Diaz, taking a breather. Joey Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chonus misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz wants to break free but Chonus has control.
And that's the end of the fight! Paynuss Chonus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Chonus 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paynuss Chonus! A victorious Paynuss Chonus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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