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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kenny Tchusuk (ranked 1992 p4p, 87 weight class) and Puck Heidegger (ranked 4487 p4p, 94 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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170 cm
28
265 lbs
17 - 17 - 0 |
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201 cm
41
264 lbs
30 - 7 - 3 |
World class boxer
Granite chin
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World class MT
Granite chin
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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
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Tchusuk! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
30 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puck Heidegger! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Heidegger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tchusuk moves away. Heidegger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tchusuk looks to land a left hand but Heidegger moved out of range nicely. Heidegger connects with a crisp jab. Heidegger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tchusuk is landing a low percentage of strikes. Heidegger misses with a body shot.
Heidegger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Heidegger misses the shot to the body. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heidegger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tchusuk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tchusuk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. As Heidegger looks to move away, Tchusuk throws a big counter combo but Heidegger just gets out of the way. Tchusuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heidegger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut. Tchusuk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heidegger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nice shot lands for Tchusuk. Tchusuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tchusuk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tchusuk misses with a straight right. Heidegger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tchusuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Tchusuk throws a big shot that misses. Heidegger tries a quick counter leg kick but Tchusuk is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tchusuk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Tchusuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tchusuk throws a series of punches but Heidegger moves out of range. Jab, jab by Tchusuk - just one landing. The fighters circle momentarily. Heidegger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Tchusuk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heidegger momentarily.
Tchusuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Heidegger. Tchusuk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heidegger to score with a decent uppercut. Heidegger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heidegger looks to land a left hand but Tchusuk moved out of range nicely. Heidegger tries to move into range but Tchusuk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tchusuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tchusuk moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHeidegger. Tchusuk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Heidegger misses with a low kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Heidegger.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heidegger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An attempted straight right counter from Tchusuk misses the target. Heidegger misses with a leg kick. Heidegger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tchusuk rather than just go for the knockout. Some bone on bone action there as Tchusuk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Heidegger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Tchusuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heidegger swats him away and circles back towards the center. Heidegger feints a counter leg kick. Heidegger avoids the head kick by Tchusuk.
Heidegger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tchusuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heidegger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Heidegger blocks a jab. Tchusuk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tchusuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Tchusuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heidegger throws a leg kick but Tchusuk sees it coming and checks it nicely. Tchusuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heidegger throws a hook but Tchusuk avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Puck Heidegger will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut. That's time! Tchusuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tchusuk connects with a body shot that sends Heidegger's belly button to the back. Tchusuk blocks the body kick.
Tchusuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heidegger connects with a looping right hand.
Tchusuk throws a nice head kick!
Kenny Tchusuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Heidegger misses with a series of wild punches.
Puck Heidegger seems to be getting the better of the standup. Heidegger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tchusuk manages to avoid it. It looked like Tchusuk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Tchusuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Heidegger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Heidegger scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Heidegger is looking to score with low kicks. Heidegger throws a lazy body kick and Heidegger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tchusuk feints and then cracks Heidegger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heidegger down. Tchusuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenny Tchusuk's cut is getting worse. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heidegger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. A lazy left from Heidegger finds it's target. Heidegger throws a chopping leg kick but Tchusuk manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Heidegger throws a leg kick that is checked and Tchusuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses. Heidegger wants to land a leg kick but Tchusuk is out of range. Heidegger throws a leg kick that is checked and Tchusuk counters with a lovely straight right hand! A low kick from Heidegger misses and Tchusuk counters with a straight right hand. Tchusuk throws a hook but Heidegger avoids it easily. Heidegger is looking to slow Tchusuk down with leg kicks. Tchusuk misses with a wild body shot. Heidegger misses with a low kick. Heidegger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tchusuk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Tchusuk thuds a left hand into Heidegger's body. Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Heidegger throws a lazy right hand but Tchusuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tchusuk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Heidegger wants to slow Tchusuk down by chopping away at his legs. Heidegger throws a hook but Tchusuk blocks it. Tchusuk misses with a head kick.
Tchusuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Heidegger is trying to counter with his kicks. Tchusuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Heidegger. Tchusuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Tchusuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heidegger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Tchusuk throws a big shot that misses. Puck Heidegger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Heidegger misses with a head kick.
Tchusuk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Puck Heidegger has been cut. Tchusuk has closed the distance and engaged Heidegger in a clinch.
Tchusuk blocks an elbow strike from Heidegger.
Tchusuk scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Heidegger lands a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Tchusuk will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tchusuk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heidegger, pushing him back against the ropes. Heidegger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heidegger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Heidegger lands on the inside with an uppercut. Heidegger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heidegger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heidegger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tchusuk misses with a knee to the head. Tchusuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Heidegger as the two fighters clinch.
Heidegger lands with a left to the head. Heidegger throws a punch but it's blocked by Tchusuk. Heidegger pushes Tchusuk back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Heidegger lands with a short shot to the head. Heidegger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Heidegger tries to throw a body punch but Tchusuk avoids it by throwing Heidegger back against the ropes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Heidegger. A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land. Heidegger lands a nice uppercut. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tchusuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heidegger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heidegger swings wildly with an uppercut but Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid it. Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Heidegger misses with a punch on the inside.
Heidegger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heidegger misses with the head strike.
Tchusuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tchusuk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Heidegger scores with a shot to the side of Tchusuk's head. Heidegger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Heidegger digs a right hand underneath Tchusuk's ribcage. Tchusuk let out a lung full of air as it connected. Heidegger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tchusuk prevents a body shot from Heidegger. Heidegger scores with a shot to the side of Tchusuk's head. A nice right hand lands inside from Heidegger. Heidegger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heidegger fakes the leg kick and cracks Tchusuk in the body. A kick lands to the mid section there for Heidegger. Heidegger thumps Tchusuk with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heidegger connects with a leg kick. Tchusuk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Heidegger scores with a kick to the midsection. Tchusuk's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Heidegger lands a right hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Heidegger. Heidegger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Heidegger cracks Tchusuk with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Tchusuk is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Tchusuk is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Tchusuk is rocked! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Heidegger. Tchusuk shrugs it off though. Tchusuk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tchusuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heidegger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heidegger has been the more effective fighter overall so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Heidegger scores with a spinning back kick! Heidegger throws a nice outside leg kick. Heidegger cracks Tchusuk with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Tchusuk is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Tchusuk is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
And that's the end of the fight! Puck Heidegger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Heidegger 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:29 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Puck Heidegger!
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energy
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RATING
87% |
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