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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Clint Thorpe (ranked 7502 p4p, 209 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 2173 p4p, 27 weight class). John Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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193 lbs
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Counter fighter
Big heart
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clint Thorpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses the body punch
and Thorpe counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones throws a combination that misses
enabling Thorpe to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jones misses with a hook
and Thorpe counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thorpe backs up against the ropes.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a combination that misses
enabling Thorpe to counter with a crisp jab.
Thorpe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thorpe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorpe is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Thorpe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorpe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorpe blocks a head kick by Jones.
Thorpe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Thorpe's side.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones misses with a double jab
letting Thorpe counter with a right hand.
Jones throws a series of punches but Thorpe moves out of range.
Thorpe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones throws a series of punches but Thorpe moves out of range.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Thorpe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorpe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thorpe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thorpe is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones sizes up Thorpe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thorpe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones thuds a left hand into Thorpe's body.
Thorpe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones digs a good hook to Thorpe's body.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorpe misses the target.
John Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorpe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Thorpe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones lands a head kick that bluckles Thorpe and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Jones no doubt looking to push for a finish!
It looks like Clint Thorpe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking to slow Thorpe down with leg kicks.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorpe is looking to counter punch.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Thorpe's side.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones clips Thorpe with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Thorpe a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thorpe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorpe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thorpe rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thorpe if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones digs a good body shot into Thorpe's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws out a head kick that Thorpe doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Thorpe crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Thorpe's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Thorpe is rocked!
Thorpe leaves his chin hanging out and Jones seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Thorpe crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Jones!
John Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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