Results From Somerset,WI
Report By Jesse Kelley
Photos By Rich Peterson

Bobby Kliewer (6-4, 4 ko's) thrilled fans with a first round knockout of Frankie Johnson (0-1-1) in the main event at Mac Daddy's Bar in Somerset, WI on Friday night.
The pair fought to a majority draw in their first meeting in 2006 and the tension between the two could be felt as they faced off center ring before the bell for instructions. It was clear that neither Saint Paul fighter planned on letting the other get one up on them.
Both fighters exchanged jabs early while throwing hard shots. Johnson, who is a well respected local mma fighter, staggered Kliewer momentarily early on but Kliewer was able to clinch and regroup.
Kliewer showed once again that he can turn a fight on a dime as he unleashed a right hand to the head out of nowhere that caught Johnson flush on the jaw. Johnson staggered halfway through the ropes and then down to the canvas where the bout was immediately halted by Referee Jeff Ness.

Featherweight "Bad" Brad Patraw (2-0, 1ko) of Oakdale, MN and Jesus Velasquez (0-11) of Little Canada, MN also fought again in a rematch. The result was the same as their first meeting in July of 2007 but Patraw was able to take the victory inside the distance as he overwhelmed Velasquez with quick combination punches this time around.
Velasquez was never deterred from coming forward but Patraw stayed consistent with his busy punching and by the third round, Velasquez was taking a beating. Patraw staggered Velasquez into a corner midway through the fourth round where he let loose with a number of unanswered head shots that forced Velasquez's corner to toss in the towel.

Cruiserweight Harley Kilfian ( 3-1, 2ko's) of Menominee, WI won a four round unanimous decision over Saint Paul's Ray Walker (1-4).
Kilfian entered the ring to a huge ovation and had the crowds support throughout the bout.
Working behind the jab, Kilfian used his height to stalk Walker with hard shots and do his best work when he was able to catch the shorter man on the ropes. Walker seemed to be in better shape then in the past and his unconventional style confused Kilfian at times but his punches had little effect.
Kilfian landed a huge right hand to the head that dropped a fatiguing Walker to his knees. Kilfian kept the pressure on and hurt Walker again moments later. To his credit, a staggering Walker finished the fight throwing punches.

Deon Henderson (0-0-1) and John Turner (3-10-1) fought to 4 round draw. Hernandez showed decent skill at times but was too winded to continually press the action effectively and follow up with his combinations. Turner landed the cleaner blows but was not busy enough to get the nod.

Saint Paul's Jon Laboda (2-0, 2ko's) used a ferocious body and head attack to chop down Carey Vanier (0-1) of Cottage Grove, MN.
A hard body shot from Laboda echoed through the bar and about Vanier's ribs early in the first. As Vanier complained that the shot was low, Laboda followed up with a right-left combo to the head that rocked Vanier. Referee Jeff Ness issued a standing eight count.
The punishment continued for the tough Muy Thai fighter Vanier into the fourth round. Laboda was too strong, knocking down Vanier four times in all. Vaniers corner and Ness simultaneously stopped the bout following the final knockdown midway through the fourth.

Sam Morales (1-0) of Saint Paul won a unanimous decision over New Richmond WI's Alex Stringer (0-1) in the nights opener.
Morales didn't settle in until midway through the second round, but once he did, the skills that made him an exciting amateur started to show. Morales stung Stringer with quick combinations and slid out of the way to avoid the wide shots from his opponent.
Stringer was tough but seemed winded for the final two rounds and was unable to mount a comeback. By the fourth round, Stringers right eye was almost swelled shut. Stringers corner told MinnesotaBoxing.com that he has had no amateur or pro boxing matches before this bout and if that is the case should be given credit for a decent showing.