PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Niklaus Heuler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Idris Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Idris Maddox enters the ring!

Heuler
vs
Maddox

200 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
19
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

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Cardio machine

Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niklaus Heuler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Idris Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox throws a sloppy body shot
and Heuler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maddox's coach down at Scorpion MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maddox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Heuler lands with an overhand left.
Maddox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heuler.
Maddox flicks out a counter leg kick but Heuler steps away.
Maddox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heuler is able to avoid easily.
Maddox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Heuler misses the target.
Maddox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Idris Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heuler swings widly with a right hand
and Maddox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heuler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Heuler.
Maddox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heuler.
Maddox lands a nice hook to Heuler's body. Heuler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maddox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Maddox.
Good shot there by Heuler.
A shot to the liver by Heuler. Beautiful body shot.
Heuler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maddox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heuler throwing a counter right hand but Maddox manages to avoid it.
Heuler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heuler misses the jab.
Maddox stuns Heuler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maddox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maddox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maddox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heuler was well out of range. Poor timing from Maddox.
A counter left hand to the body from Heuler misses its target.
Maddox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heuler. Heuler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heuler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maddox.
It looked like Heuler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Heuler misses the target.
Heuler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maddox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heuler thinking.
Maddox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heuler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heuler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maddox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heuler looks to score with a jab to the body but Maddox is just out of range.
Maddox throws out a counter right but Heuler avoids it with no problem.
Maddox connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox misses with a low kick.
Heuler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maddox was well out of range. Poor timing from Heuler.
Heuler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heuler slips a jab from Maddox.
Heuler moves in looking to clinch but Maddox pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Maddox.
Heuler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maddox.
Heuler scores with a nice strike.
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
Maddox connects with a nice looking jab.
Heuler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maddox is looking to slow Heuler down with leg kicks.
Maddox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heuler rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Maddox misses.

Heuler cracks Maddox with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Maddox get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Maddox looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!

Maddox is rocked!
Heuler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maddox tries a quick counter leg kick but Heuler is wise to it.
Maddox is still on wobbly legs! Can Heuler finish him?
Heuler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niklaus Heuler should take that round, based on the knockdown.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Heuler lands a nice hook to Maddox's body. Maddox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maddox seems to have recovered his senses.
Idris Maddox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heuler throws a body punch but Maddox moves out of range.
Heuler circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Maddox tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Heuler wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niklaus Heuler!
Niklaus Heuler 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.