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OC! KT 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between William Henry Bonney (ranked 1172 p4p, 142 weight class) and DJ Thunda (ranked 3152 p4p, 343 weight class). Bonney comes to the cage accompanied by Call me Young Gun. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Henry Bonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, DJ Thunda!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunda throws a leg kick
and Bonney counters with a good low kick that Thunda was not able to check.
Thunda lands with a good body shot.
Bonney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thunda keeps Bonney at a distance using the push kick.
DJ Thunda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunda misses with a wild combination.
Bonney appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Thunda.
Bonney throwing a counter right hand but Thunda manages to avoid it.
Thunda throws an overhand right that lands on Bonney's shoulder, as Bonney tries to avoid the shot.
Thunda throws a leg kick which misses Bonney's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonney tries to avoid it.
Thunda throws a hook but Bonney avoids it easily.
Bonney throwing a counter right hand but Thunda manages to avoid it.
Thunda swings widly with a right hand
and Bonney counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunda misses with a hook. Bonney ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonney takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bonney moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Bonney blocks the leg kick.
Thunda throws an overhand right that lands on Bonney's shoulder, as Bonney tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Thunda coming out on top.
Thunda misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thunda swings widly with a right hand
and Bonney finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thunda lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bonney backs up against the cage.
Bonney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thunda's head.
Thunda throws a hook to the side of Bonney's head but Bonney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Thunda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonney tried to counter with a leg kick but Thunda avoided it.
Thunda scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonney.
Bonney seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thunda throws a sloppy head kick
and Bonney moves into the clinch.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Bonney.
Bonney can't find room to land a body shot as Thunda controls the action.
Bonney effectively controlling the action here.
Thunda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thunda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonney was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunda.
Nice defenses there by Bonney.
Bonney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thunda tries to land a body kick
and Bonney counters with a right hand to the body.
Thunda throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonney closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Thunda crashing to the mat! Thunda uses the cage to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
It looks like DJ Thunda has been cut.
Bonney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Henry Bonney should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on DJ Thunda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thunda lands a slapping body shot.
Thunda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonney is looking to counter punch.
Thunda throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thunda thinking.
Thunda throws the kick towards the body but Bonney avoids it.
A jab from Thunda finds it's way through Bonney's defenses.
Bonney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thunda throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonney counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thunda looks to land a combination but Bonney avoids it well.
Bonney avoids the head kick by Thunda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney takes one to the side of the head.
Bonney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonney thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thunda misses with a combination
and Bonney counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bonney, as that shot connected.
Thunda does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Bonney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thunda connects with a leg kick. Bonney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thunda misses with an uppercut
and Bonney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thunda lands with a nice combination. Bonney backs away looking to recover.
Thunda misses with a right hand
and Bonney counters with a left to the body.
Thunda looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Bonney looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bonney slips a straight right by Thunda.
Bonney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thunda throws a combination that misses
and Bonney counters with a good low kick that Thunda was not able to check.
Thunda is breathing heavily.
Thunda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Bonney wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thunda misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunda bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonney's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunda lands a head shot.
Bonney throws a body punch but Thunda moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thunda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thunda misses with a hook
and Bonney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DJ Thunda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Bonney there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thunda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonney circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunda.
Bonney misses with an uppercut. Thunda saw that one coming.
Thunda throws a head kick but Bonney moves out of range.
Thunda will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bonney throws a push kick but Thunda slaps the foot to one side.
Thunda tries a quick counter leg kick but Bonney is wise to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thunda, right into the meat.
Bonney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thunda.
Bonney wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Thunda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DJ Thunda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bonney moves into range and clinches up with Thunda.
William Henry Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for Bonney to work.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonney.
Bonney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonney scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunda or not.
Bonney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunda's elbow.
A short right from Bonney on the inside.
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunda lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Bonney - that landed with a thud.
Thunda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney lands with a right to the head.
Bonney lands a body shot.
Bonney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thunda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thunda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonney blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thunda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonney.
Bonney thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thunda cracks Bonney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That kick from Thunda tenderised Bonney's leg. Bonney is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bonney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thunda.
Bonney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thunda misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
Bonney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bonney.
Bonney avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Bonney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thunda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunda wants to clinch up but Bonney keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Bonney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thunda.
Thunda tries to clinch up.
Thunda throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonney misses its target.
Thunda throws a low kick but Bonney moves out of range easily.
Bonney throws a body punch but Thunda moves out of range.
Thunda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonney throws a looping overhand right but Thunda ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Thunda does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bonney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunda throws out the jab.
Thunda misses with a straight right.
Bonney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thunda.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to William Henry Bonney.
I think Thunda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Henry Bonney!
Post fight, William Henry Bonney stared into the camera and said 'I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Keyboard warriors!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between The Lek Wor Sangprapai (ranked 20035 p4p, 580 weight class) and Tony Bravo (ranked 17515 p4p, 592 weight class). Wor Sangprapai comes to the cage accompanied by *Thailand Music. Bravo has chosen Booyakasha as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, The Lek Wor Sangprapai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo avoids the head kick by Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bravo circles away quickly and effectively.
Wor Sangprapai clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wor Sangprapai.
Bravo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bravo is pushing Wor Sangprapai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bravo scores with a shoulder strike.
Bravo lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wor Sangprapai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bravo rushes Wor Sangprapai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wor Sangprapai digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wor Sangprapai on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Bravo.
Bravo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wor Sangprapai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tony Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wor Sangprapai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wor Sangprapai tries to keep at a distance but Bravo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wor Sangprapai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bravo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo throws a head kick that half lands.
Bravo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wor Sangprapai throws out the jab.
Wor Sangprapai tries to bum rush Bravo with a series of wild strikes but Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bravo rushes Wor Sangprapai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wor Sangprapai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bravo.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wor Sangprapai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Wor Sangprapai is looking for a counter combo.
Bravo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wor Sangprapai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wor Sangprapai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wor Sangprapai momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wor Sangprapai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bravo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bravo misses with a body shot.
Wor Sangprapai lands a nice shot that snaps Bravo's head back.
Wor Sangprapai looks to land a combination but Bravo avoids it well.
Wor Sangprapai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
Wor Sangprapai throws a head kick that Bravo semi-blocks.
No joy there for Bravo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wor Sangprapai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bravo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wor Sangprapai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Bravo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo tries to clinch but Wor Sangprapai is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Bravo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bravo has Wor Sangprapai up against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo misses with a body punch.
Wor Sangprapai breaks the clinch.
Bravo tries to clinch but Wor Sangprapai is having none of it.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bravo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Bravo.
Wor Sangprapai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wor Sangprapai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bravo misses with a hook to the body
and Wor Sangprapai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo misses the body punch
and Wor Sangprapai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a wild body shot.
Bravo moves into the clinch.
Tony Bravo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wor Sangprapai lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wor Sangprapai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bravo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wor Sangprapai rather than just go for the knockout.
Wor Sangprapai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Bravo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bravo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bravo digs a good hook to Wor Sangprapai's body.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a body kick.
Bravo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Bravo is predictable there
and Wor Sangprapai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wor Sangprapai tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bravo! But no joy.
Bravo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wor Sangprapai throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease.
Bravo lands a slapping body shot.
Bravo scores with a one two! Wor Sangprapai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Wor Sangprapai coming out on top.
Bravo pushes Wor Sangprapai up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo prevents a body shot from Wor Sangprapai.
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wor Sangprapai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
Bravo tries to clinch but Wor Sangprapai moves out of range.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Wor Sangprapai.
Bravo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bravo lands a nice hook to Wor Sangprapai's body. Wor Sangprapai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good work by Wor Sangprapai as he checks the leg kick.
Wor Sangprapai throws a big counter combination but Bravo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo lands with a shot to the body.
Bravo clinches up against the cage.
Wor Sangprapai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wor Sangprapai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo has a couple of punches blocked by Wor Sangprapai.
Bravo lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bravo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bravo misses the shot to the body.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wor Sangprapai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wor Sangprapai throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
Wor Sangprapai misses with the combination.
Bravo clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bravo.
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wor Sangprapai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wor Sangprapai tries a head kick but it misses.
Wor Sangprapai throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Wor Sangprapai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Wor Sangprapai.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wor Sangprapai.
Despite the aggression on Bravo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wor Sangprapai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo slips under a jab from Wor Sangprapai.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai is winning the standup battle so far.
Wor Sangprapai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bravo lands with a kick to the temple. Wor Sangprapai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch combination from Wor Sangprapai misses.
Bravo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wor Sangprapai throws a head kick that misses
and Bravo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Bravo. Beautiful body shot.
Bravo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wor Sangprapai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wor Sangprapai misses the shot to the body.
Wor Sangprapai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo misses with a body punch.
Wor Sangprapai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Wor Sangprapai catches Bravo right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wor Sangprapai.
Bravo checks a leg kick.
Wor Sangprapai throws an overhand right that lands on Bravo's shoulder, as Bravo tries to avoid the shot.
Bravo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wor Sangprapai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wor Sangprapai throws a nice head kick!
The Lek Wor Sangprapai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wor Sangprapai misses with a straight left.
Tony Bravo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wor Sangprapai takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
And Bravo responds with a good body kick, but Wor Sangprapai manages to step out the way in time.
Bravo clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wor Sangprapai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bravo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bravo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to The Lek Wor Sangprapai.
I think Bravo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bravo!
Tony Bravo gave a mention to My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The Lek Wor Sangprapai spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Silva Scorpion (ranked 2882 p4p, 316 weight class) and Jack Hanma (ranked 2662 p4p, 296 weight class). Hanma has chosen Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silva Scorpion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Hanma!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
Silva Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scorpion plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scorpion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scorpion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hanma throws a series of punches but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Hanma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Scorpion finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scorpion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanma momentarily.
Scorpion lands a nice shot that snaps Hanma's head back.
Scorpion misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hanma to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma needs to keep his hands up - Scorpion had a free shot at his head there.
A left lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion throws a solid leg kick but Hanma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scorpion.
Scorpion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma throws a hook but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scorpion gets a clinch.
Hanma scores with a shot to the side of Scorpion's head.
Hanma scores with a hook to the body.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Hanma lands a right hand.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
Scorpion pushes Hanma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanma.
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Hanma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scorpion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Scorpion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Scorpion lands but Hanma takes it in his stride.
Scorpion scores with a decent looking hook.
Scorpion drops his hands momentarily and Hanma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scorpion moves into the clinch successfully.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the side of Hanma's head.
Hanma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scorpion darts in trying to clinch
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion.
Scorpion connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scorpion walks into a stiff left hand from Hanma.
Hanma might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Scorpion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion throws a solid leg kick but Hanma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scorpion.
Nice jab there from Scorpion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Scorpion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Scorpion dips to his left and cracks Hanma with an uppercut!
Scorpion lands a lovely overhand right.
Scorpion throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma staying out of range there.
It seemed like Hanma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Scorpion here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Scorpion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scorpion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Hanma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Hanma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scorpion lands a nice hook to Hanma's body. Hanma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scorpion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva Scorpion is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorpion tries to bum rush Hanma with a series of wild strikes but Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Hanma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Scorpion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Scorpion.
Scorpion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Scorpion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanma finds it's way round the side to connect with Scorpion's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scorpion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scorpion throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scorpion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scorpion swings widly with a right hand
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanma is just out of range.
Scorpion wants to clinch.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Scorpion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion moves into the clinch.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scorpion.
Hanma blocking some punches.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Hanma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
Scorpion takes a shot to the head.
Hanma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Scorpion's head but Scorpion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Scorpion ducks down to avoid it.
Scorpion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Scorpion blocks a jab.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scorpion throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Hanma.
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 Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Scorpion closes the distance and pushes Hanma back into the cage.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Hanma lands a left hand.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Silva Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanma pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Hanma has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hanma lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanma lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scorpion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hanma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanma rushes Scorpion and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanma.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Hanma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion connects with a body shot that sends Hanma's belly button to the back.
Scorpion tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
Scorpion moves in looking to clinch but Hanma pushes him off.
Scorpion throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva Scorpion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scorpion is rocked!
The fighters circling - Hanma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Scorpion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanma has managed to clinch.
Hanma pushes Scorpion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hanma fails to land.
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Scorpion glances at the clock... BAM! Hanma nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Scorpion crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Scorpion is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Hanma!
A less than humble Jack Hanma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Tae Shik Cha (ranked 4642 p4p, 456 weight class) and Name Less (ranked 2475 p4p, 278 weight class). Cha comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Decadence. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tae Shik Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Name Less!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Less connects with a single shot there.
Less is looking to score with low kicks.
Cha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Less finds it's way round the side to connect with Cha's head.
Cha missing with a left hand there. Less was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cha clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Less.
Cha takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cha tries to throw a body punch but Less avoids it by throwing Cha back against the cage.
Cha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Less blocks a body shot from Cha.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Less.
A head punch on the inside from Cha fails to land.
Less blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Less blocking some punches.
Cha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cha takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Cha.
Less misses with an elbow over the top.
Less prevents a body shot from Cha.
Cha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Less or not.
Cha lands with a short shot to the head.
Less gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Less landing knees to the body.
Cha swings wildly with an uppercut but Less uses good head movement to avoid it.
Less gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Less lands a damaging elbow.
Less throws a punch but it's blocked by Cha.
Cha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cha blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Cha on the inside.
Less working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cha tries to throw a body punch but Less avoids it by throwing Cha back against the cage.
Less softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cha lands an uppercut.
Cha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cha avoiding damage as Less throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cha.
Less lands an elbow inside.
Less swings wildly with an uppercut but Cha uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Cha.
Cha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Less misses with a hook to the ribs.
Less blocks an uppercut.
Less throws an elbow that misses.
Cha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Less has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Less can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha tries to throw a body punch but Less avoids it by throwing Cha back against the cage.
Less prevents a body shot from Cha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cha.
Cha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cha has a couple of punches blocked by Less.
Less lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cha.
Cha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Cha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cha swings wildly with an uppercut but Less uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cha misses with the head strike.
Cha lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cha fails to land.
Cha lands with a light punch inside.
Cha prevents a body shot from Less.
A nice right hand lands inside from Less.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Less lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Less blocks an uppercut.
Cha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Cha pushes Less back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cha fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tae Shik Cha will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Less scores with a push kick.
Less fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cha, pushing him back against the cage.
Cha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Less is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Less blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Less tries to land a knee to the head but Cha blocks with his arms.
Less comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cha has a couple of punches blocked by Less.
Less lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cha or not.
Cha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Less lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cha backwards.
Less misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cha.
Cha takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cha lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Less as the two fighters clinch.
Cha tries to work over Less's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cha takes an elbow to the temple.
Less scores with a knee to the head.
Less gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cha takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Less lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Less lands a left hand.
Cha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Less lands a nice elbow.
Cha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cha blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Less.
Less lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Less.
Less misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Less.
Less throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cha blocks it with crossed arms.
Cha avoids the elbow strike from Less, against the cage.
Cha misses with some punches.
Less tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Less just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cha's brow.
Cha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Name Less seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Less misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cha working aggressively here.
Cha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Less lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cha scores with a shot to the side of Less's head.
A short body shot lands from Less as the two fighters clinch.
Cha pushes Less back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cha lands with a short shot to the head.
Cha is working Less over against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Less throws an elbow but misses.
Less lands an uppercut.
Less tries to land knees in the clinch but Cha avoids the damage to the body.
Less blocking some punches.
Less lands an elbow inside.
Cha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cha avoids the elbow strike from Less, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Less.
Cha avoids a wild elbow strike from Less.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Less lands a hook that snaps the head of Cha backwards.
Cha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Less lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cha tries a body shot but Less blocks it.
Less scores with a shot to the side of Cha's head.
Less with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Name Less showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cha moves out of range as Less strikes.
Less misses with a low kick.
Cha is looking to counter punch.
Less connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cha has closed the distance and engaged Less in a clinch.
Cha lands a left hand.
Cha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Less lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Less swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Less misses with a punch on the inside.
Cha lands with a left to the head.
Cha blocks the elbow strike.
Less lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Less.
Less blocks an uppercut.
Less tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Less blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Less.
Less landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Less lands a shot to the body.
Cha throws a head punch that misses.
Less with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Less lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cha backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Less.
Less lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cha or not.
A short uppercut from Less.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cha.
Cha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cha swings wildly with an uppercut but Less uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Cha.
Cha throws a punch but it's blocked by Less.
Cha lands a body punch.
Cha misses with a body punch.
Less lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Less.
Less prevents a body shot from Cha.
Cha throws a head punch that misses.
Less doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Less has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Less.
Less landing knees to the head.
Less blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Less lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Less throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Cha.
Less digs a right hand underneath Cha's ribcage. Cha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Less gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Less.
Less lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Less lands an elbow inside.
Cha misses with a punch on the inside.
Cha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Nice body punch from Less.
Less lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cha working aggressively here.
Less blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Less lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Less creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Less working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Less blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Name Less comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Less 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 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Name Less!
A very excited looking Name Less made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Rami Astalo (ranked 3494 p4p, 385 weight class) and Blake Wightman (ranked 15527 p4p, 603 weight class). Astalo comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. Wightman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BFMV-You want a battle(here's a war) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rami Astalo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rami Astalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Wightman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Astalo, right into the meat.
Wightman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Astalo misses.
Wightman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Astalo to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Astalo lands but Wightman takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Astalo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wightman stuns Astalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Astalo tries to clinch up.
Astalo tries to clinch but Wightman is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wightman.
Wightman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astalo defending well as Wightman loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Astalo scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wightman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wightman is just out of range.
Astalo drops his hands momentarily and Wightman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Astalo works Wightman's body with a nice hook.
Astalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wightman momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astalo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wightman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Astalo.
Wightman throws out a head kick that Astalo doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Astalo 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 Astalo's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Astalo is rocked!
It looks like Rami Astalo has been cut.
Astalo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Astalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Astalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Astalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Wightman misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wightman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wightman looks to land a body kick but Astalo moved away.
Astalo rushes Wightman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wightman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Astalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Astalo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wightman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo lands with a left to the head.
Wightman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wightman blocks an uppercut.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astalo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Wightman throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wightman throws an elbow but it misses.
Wightman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wightman throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Astalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wightman's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Astalo fails to land.
Wightman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Wightman avoids the elbow strike from Astalo, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Astalo fails to land.
Wightman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Wightman.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Wightman takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wightman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Wightman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wightman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wightman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Astalo lands an uppercut.
Astalo avoids a wild elbow strike from Wightman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Blake Wightman should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Rami Astalo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wightman takes one to the side of the head.
Wightman misses with a hook. Astalo ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Astalo misses its target.
Blake Wightman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astalo throws out a loose jab but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wightman manages to avoid it.
Wightman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Astalo checks a low kick from Wightman.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wightman throws a head kick but Astalo moves out of range.
Astalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wightman misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Wightman misses.
Wightman throws a low kick but Astalo avoids it.
Wightman misses with a hook. Astalo ducked under it nicely.
Wightman motions for Astalo to come forward. Wightman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Astalo there.
Astalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Astalo.
Astalo slips under a jab.
Wightman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wightman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Astalo. Astalo obviously looking to wear him down.
Wightman avoids the body shot from Astalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Astalo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wightman gets tackled into the cage by Astalo. Astalo maintains the clinch.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wightman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astalo blocks it with crossed arms.
Wightman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Astalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wightman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astalo.
Astalo lands a left hand.
Wightman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Astalo.
Wightman lands a hook that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Wightman throws an elbow but it misses.
Wightman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Astalo.
Astalo throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Wightman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Astalo throws an elbow that misses.
Astalo tries to land a knee to the head but Wightman blocks with his arms.
Wightman tries to land knees in the clinch but Astalo avoids the damage to the body.
Wightman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wightman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Astalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wightman's elbow.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Astalo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Astalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wightman blocks an uppercut.
Wightman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Astalo throws an elbow but misses.
Astalo works on Wightman's body with a couple of short punches.
Wightman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wightman throws a punch but it's blocked by Astalo.
Astalo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rami Astalo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rami Astalo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Astalo.
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astalo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Astalo misses with a looping right.
Astalo loads up on a big right hand but Wightman slips the punch.
Astalo throws out a leg kick but Wightman moves out of range and Astalo only half commits.
Wightman is looking for the big counter here.
Wightman motions for Astalo to come forward. Wightman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Astalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Astalo.
Astalo lands with a nice combination. Wightman backs away looking to recover.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wightman 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 Astalo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Astalo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wightman scores with a hook to the body. Astalo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Astalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Astalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wightman.
Wightman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wightman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Astalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wightman.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Astalo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Astalo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wightman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Astalo scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wightman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Astalo throws a series of punches but Wightman moves out of range.
Astalo connects with a body shot that sends Wightman's belly button to the back.
Astalo misses with a body shot.
Wightman moves out of range of the strikes.
Astalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Astalo ducks under a wild hook from Wightman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Astalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wightman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Astalo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wightman finds it's way round the side to connect with Astalo's head.
Astalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wightman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wightman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wightman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wightman.
Wightman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Astalo momentarily.
Wightman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wightman throws a lazy uppercut
and Astalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Wightman tries a head kick but it misses.
Wightman slips a jab and a cross from Astalo.
Wightman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Wightman throws a body punch but Astalo moves out of range.
Wightman throws a series of punches but Astalo moves out of range.
Wightman throws a hook to the side of Astalo's head but Astalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wightman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Astalo forces Wightman back against the cage and clinches.
Astalo lands a damaging elbow.
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wightman is leaning against Astalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astalo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wightman.
Astalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Astalo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Astalo breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Astalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Astalo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Makunouchi Ippo (ranked 8059 p4p, 569 weight class) and Ravi Vamoosh (ranked 5782 p4p, 507 weight class). Ippo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Indestructible. Vamoosh has chosen The Roaring Tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makunouchi Ippo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 14 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ravi Vamoosh!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ippo scores with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Ippo as he connects with a hook.
Vamoosh misses with an uppercut. Ippo saw that one coming.
Makunouchi Ippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ippo misses with a low kick.
Vamoosh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ippo counters by clinching up.
Vamoosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Ippo controls his hands.
Vamoosh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ippo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ippo lands a knee to the body.
We've been informed that Vamoosh 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.
Vamoosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vamoosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Ippo controls his hands.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Vamoosh is blocking nicely.
Ippo pushes Vamoosh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamoosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ippo's elbow.
Ippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh blocks an uppercut.
Ippo lands with a light punch inside.
Vamoosh blocking some punches.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vamoosh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vamoosh misses with the head strike.
Ippo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vamoosh backwards.
Vamoosh stalling.
Vamoosh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ippo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vamoosh blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Ippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vamoosh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ippo backwards.
Vamoosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Ippo.
Vamoosh effectively controlling the action here.
Ippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ippo misses with a knee strike.
Ippo lands a good knee to the midsection. Vamoosh won't want to take too many of those.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vamoosh throws a head punch that misses.
Ippo throws a punch but it's blocked by Vamoosh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ippo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vamoosh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ippo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vamoosh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ippo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vamoosh looks winded!
Knees to the body from Ippo.
Vamoosh misses with the head strike.
Ippo misses with a knee to the head.
Vamoosh lands a hook that snaps the head of Ippo backwards.
Ippo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ippo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ippo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vamoosh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ippo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vamoosh's face.
Vamoosh managing to block the knees to the body from Ippo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ippo trying to land knees to the body.
Vamoosh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vamoosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vamoosh misses with the head strike.
Ippo misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makunouchi Ippo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ippo throws a head kick but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ippo has time to react.
Good shot there by Ippo.
Ippo throws a jab but it's blocked by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Ippo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vamoosh doesn't seem phased though.
Ippo misses with a looping left.
A jab from Ippo misses.
Ippo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vamoosh. Vamoosh obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Ippo misses.
Ippo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vamoosh is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vamoosh avoids the head kick by Ippo.
Vamoosh scores with a nice right hand.
Ippo connects with a jab.
Vamoosh tries to move into range but Ippo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ippo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ippo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ippo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vamoosh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ippo. That did some damage!
Vamoosh staying out of range there.
Ippo clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamoosh misses with the head strike.
Vamoosh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ippo tries a knee to the head but Vamoosh blocks it.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Vamoosh blocks with his arms.
Vamoosh tries to throw a body punch but Ippo avoids it by throwing Vamoosh back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Vamoosh as the two fighters clinch.
Vamoosh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ippo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vamoosh can do to turn this around?
Ippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vamoosh avoiding damage as Ippo throws knees to the body.
Vamoosh lands with a light punch inside.
Vamoosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ippo misses with some punches.
Vamoosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Ippo blocks it.
Makunouchi Ippo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ippo with a knee to the head.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Ippo blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Ippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vamoosh tries to throw a body punch but Ippo avoids it by throwing Vamoosh back against the cage.
Ippo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vamoosh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamoosh has a couple of punches blocked by Ippo.
Ippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Vamoosh fails to land.
Vamoosh misses with a body punch.
Ippo misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vamoosh.
A shot in the inside from Ippo.
Vamoosh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vamoosh tries to throw a body punch but Ippo avoids it by throwing Vamoosh back against the cage.
Ippo lands with a light punch inside.
Vamoosh scores with a shot to the side of Ippo's head.
Vamoosh tries to throw a body punch but Ippo avoids it by throwing Vamoosh back against the cage.
Vamoosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ippo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ippo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vamoosh is defending well for now.
Ippo throws a punch but it's blocked by Vamoosh.
A short left from Ippo.
Vamoosh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makunouchi Ippo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice cross by Vamoosh.
Ravi Vamoosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ippo moves out of range of the body kick from Vamoosh.
Ippo clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ippo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ippo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vamoosh backwards.
Vamoosh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vamoosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vamoosh lands a left hand.
Vamoosh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vamoosh lands with a light punch inside.
Ippo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vamoosh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vamoosh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ippo working aggressively here.
Vamoosh misses with a body punch.
Vamoosh misses with the head strike.
Vamoosh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamoosh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vamoosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Ippo controls his hands.
Ippo trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh pushes Ippo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ippo is rocked!
Ippo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vamoosh blocks it with crossed arms.
Oh Ippo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Vamoosh on the inside.
Vamoosh lands a shot to the body.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vamoosh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ippo backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamoosh cracks Ippo with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Ippo goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Ippo wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ravi Vamoosh!
An out of breath Ravi Vamoosh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between David Haller (ranked 8756 p4p, 582 weight class) and Lambert George (ranked 17442 p4p, 604 weight class). George is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ca fait mal. This should be a great matchup!
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154 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Haller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lambert George!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
George moves out of range as Haller strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haller.
Haller misses with a body shot.
George misses with a looping right.
Haller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
George closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good work by Haller as he checks the leg kick.
Haller throws a lazy right hand but George sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as George blocks the leg kick.
Haller slips under a jab.
George shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haller throws a predictable looking body shot
and George counters with a stiff right hand.
George misses with a straight left.
George throws a nice outside leg kick.
George scores with a jab. Haller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
George lands a lovely overhand right.
George is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Haller throws a body shot but no joy.
Haller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
George misses with a body kick.
Haller works the jab nicely.
Haller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from George.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from George.
George wants to slow Haller down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Haller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
George throws a lazy right hand but Haller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haller looks to throw the jab but George is out of range.
A shot to the liver by George. Beautiful body shot.
George tried to score with a low kick but Haller checks it.
It looked like Haller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lambert George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haller lands a lovely overhand right.
George pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
George moves out of range of the leg kick from Haller.
Haller moves out of range of the strikes.
Haller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but George moves away.
Haller sets himself, and George steps forward looking for the clinch! Haller avoids it this time.
George throws a body punch but Haller moves out of range.
Haller throws a chopping leg kick but George manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haller on the side of the head.
Haller misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haller to score with a decent uppercut.
Haller misses the jab.
George closes the distance and clinches.
Haller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
George lands with a left to the head.
Haller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haller dodges an elbow strike from George.
Haller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
George tries a body shot but Haller blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
George misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
George lands a nice uppercut.
George prevents a body shot from Haller.
George blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lambert George will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
George throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
George tests Haller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from George.
George fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haller drops his hands momentarily and George takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haller there as he acknowledges the shot.
George motions for Haller to come forward. George throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
George has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as George blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for George.
George ducks right into an uppercut from Haller.
George is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haller blocks a head kick by George.
A clash of legs there as George blocks the low kick.
George takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
George slips under a jab.
George slips a jab from Haller.
George feints a counter leg kick.
George on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haller looks to land a right hand but George moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by George.
George is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Haller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haller throws an off balance right hand
and George connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
George tests Haller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
George misses with a looping right.
George has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Haller missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haller misses with a low kick.
George wants to counter with a clinch but Haller pushes him away.
George lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Haller misses the target.
A jab lands there for George.
Haller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
George attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haller misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from George. Haller does a little dance to reset his feet.
George on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haller wants to land a leg kick but George is out of range.
Haller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Haller thuds his right hand into George's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
George's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! George scrambles back to his feet.
Haller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
George connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haller counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lambert George will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Haller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
George with a jab.
Haller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haller misses with a left hand
and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
George keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
George keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haller.
George uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Haller throws a leg kick but George sees it coming and checks it nicely.
George misses with a looping right.
Haller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
George throws a hook but Haller avoids it easily.
Haller throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
Haller misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
George lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
George throws a big shot that misses.
Haller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
George tries to clinch but Haller moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George throws a body punch but Haller moves out of range.
George cracks the inside of Haller's front leg.
A big left from Haller misses.
George swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
George throws a jab but it's blocked by Haller.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haller throws a half hearted mid kick.
George connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haller checks a leg kick nicely.
George defending well as Haller loads up on a big left hand.
Haller pivots, looking for a leg kick but George is out of range and Haller settles back down.
A slow jab from Haller misses its intended target.
Haller throws a jab but it's blocked by George.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haller throws a big shot that misses.
George fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
George throws a low kick, looking for Haller's leg but Haller calmly moves out of range.
Haller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haller throws a hook to the side of George's head but George sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
George tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haller.
Haller misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
George throws a shot to the body.
George takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
George slips a jab from Haller.
George tries a quick counter leg kick but Haller is wise to it.
George keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
George fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haller.
Haller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haller throws a shot from downtown. George moves away and avoids it.
Lambert George seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haller misses with a straight left.
Haller misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Haller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haller.
Haller checks a low kick from George.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haller clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
George throws a looping overhand right but Haller ducks down to avoid it.
Haller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from George.
George just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHaller.
Good shot there by George.
George lands with a right hand.
Haller scores with the left hand. George knows he should have avoided that one.
Haller loads up on a big right hand but George slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for George. That snapped Haller's head back.
George fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Haller is out of range.
Haller scoring well with a low kick there.
Haller throws a hook to the side of George's head but George sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
George cracks the inside of Haller's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Haller misses the target.
George clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haller lands a right hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
Haller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
George misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Haller.
George moves out of range of the strikes.
Haller blocks a jab.
Haller throws a jab when George was well out of range.
George has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haller finds it's way round the side to connect with George's head.
George misses with a double jab
and Haller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haller looks to throw the jab but George is out of range.
George throws the left hand but Haller avoids the punch easily.
Haller throws out a leg kick but George moves out of range and Haller only half commits.
George lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for George.
George throws a looping overhand right but Haller ducks down to avoid it.
George misses with a low kick.
Haller misses with a low kick as George jumps back.
Haller moves out of range as George strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George throws a jab when Haller was well out of range.
George blocks a leg kick.
George does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Haller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
George throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haller tried to counter with a leg kick but George avoided it.
George scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
George misses with a low kick.
George gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by George.
Haller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down George.
Haller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haller swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
George blocks a body shot from Haller.
Haller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that David Haller will probably get the nod.
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!
A big right from Haller misses.
George is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haller loads up on a big right hand but George slips the punch.
George misses with a wild body shot.
Haller is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by George.
Haller throws a front kick aimed at George's knee but George avoids it well.
It seemed like George was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by George. Beautiful body shot.
Haller throws a jab but it's blocked by George.
George connects with an inside leg kick.
Haller misses with a double jab.
George's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haller blocks a leg kick.
George dips to his left and cracks Haller with an uppercut!
George buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from George lands.
Haller throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George looks to throw the jab but Haller is out of range.
George tries a low kick but Haller avoids it.
Haller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haller moves out of range of the leg kick from George.
Haller swings for the body but George moves out of range.
George tries to counter by closing the distance.
George rushes Haller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Haller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
George lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
Haller misses with a hook from the clinch.
George misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
George swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
Haller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
Haller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haller throws a punch but it's blocked by George.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haller blocks a body shot from George.
George lands a nice elbow.
It looks like David Haller has been cut.
George lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haller misses with a punch on the inside.
Haller swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
George blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haller throws a punch but it's blocked by George.
Haller struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
Haller digs a right hand underneath George's ribcage. George let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haller struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
George misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haller lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Haller fails to land.
George lands with a short head shot on the inside.
George pushes off an throws an elbow but Haller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Haller struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
Haller misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lambert George.
I think George has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lambert George!
Lambert George is the new lightweight champion!
Lambert George decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
David Haller was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF???'.
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