PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Bojangles (ranked 2726 p4p, 4490 weight class) and Basuki Tjahja Purnama (ranked 321 p4p, 462 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Basuki Tjahja Purnama was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bojangles
vs
Tjahja Purnama

170 cm
26
148
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
155
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

HELLBENT

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jameson Bojangles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Basuki Tjahja Purnama!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tjahja Purnama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bojangles.
Jameson Bojangles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bojangles misses with a hook
and Tjahja Purnama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bojangles throws a jab but it's blocked by Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tjahja Purnama moves away from the strike by Bojangles.
Bojangles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tjahja Purnama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bojangles.
Bojangles misses with a looping right.
Tjahja Purnama throws a shot from downtown. Bojangles moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tjahja Purnama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bojangles was well out of range. Poor timing from Tjahja Purnama.
Bojangles throws the left hand but Tjahja Purnama avoids the punch easily.
Tjahja Purnama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bojangles throws a right hand that misses
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bojangles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojangles throws a shot from downtown. Tjahja Purnama moves away and avoids it.
Bojangles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bojangles thinking.
Bojangles misses with a hook
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Bojangles misses.
Bojangles misses with a right hand
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bojangles lands with an overhand left.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a nice right hand.
Tjahja Purnama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tjahja Purnama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bojangles throws a hook to the side of Tjahja Purnama's head but Tjahja Purnama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bojangles misses with a looping left.
Tjahja Purnama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bojangles misses with a right hand
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjahja Purnama defending well as Bojangles loads up on a big left hand.
Tjahja Purnama has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bojangles misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tjahja Purnama throws a right hand that misses
and Tjahja Purnama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bojangles throws a big shot that misses.
Tjahja Purnama connects with a body shot that sends Bojangles's belly button to the back.
Tjahja Purnama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bojangles. Bojangles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tjahja Purnama just misses with a punch to the body.
Tjahja Purnama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bojangles throws an off balance right hand
and Tjahja Purnama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tjahja Purnama throws a hook to the side of Bojangles's head but Bojangles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tjahja Purnama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bojangles misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Tjahja Purnama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojangles misses with an uppercut
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a stiff right hand.
Bojangles is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tjahja Purnama's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bojangles throws a jab when Tjahja Purnama was well out of range.
Tjahja Purnama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bojangles. That snapped Tjahja Purnama's head back.
Bojangles throws an overhand right that lands on Tjahja Purnama's shoulder, as Tjahja Purnama tries to avoid the shot.
Tjahja Purnama throws a body shot but no joy.
Bojangles throws a hook but Tjahja Purnama blocks it.
Bojangles cracks Tjahja Purnama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tjahja Purnama lands a nice looking body shot.
Tjahja Purnama lands a slapping body shot.
Bojangles throws an off balance right hand
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bojangles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tjahja Purnama! But no joy.
Bojangles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojangles throws a big shot that misses.
Bojangles missing with a left hand there. Tjahja Purnama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Tjahja Purnama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bojangles throws out a loose jab but Tjahja Purnama uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Bojangles misses.
Tjahja Purnama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bojangles slips a straight right by Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama moves away from the strike by Bojangles.
Tjahja Purnama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bojangles missing with a left hand there. Tjahja Purnama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Bojangles misses its intended target.
Tjahja Purnama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tjahja Purnama slips a jab from Bojangles.
Tjahja Purnama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basuki Tjahja Purnama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bojangles throws a looping overhand right but Tjahja Purnama ducks down to avoid it.
Tjahja Purnama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bojangles.
Tjahja Purnama connects with a body shot that sends Bojangles's belly button to the back.
Bojangles throws a shot from downtown. Tjahja Purnama moves away and avoids it.
Tjahja Purnama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tjahja Purnama tries to move into range but Bojangles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tjahja Purnama thuds a left hand into Bojangles's body.
Bojangles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bojangles ducks under a wild hook from Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tjahja Purnama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bojangles throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tjahja Purnama to counter with a crisp jab.
Tjahja Purnama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bojangles is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bojangles loads up on a big right hand but Tjahja Purnama slips the punch.
Tjahja Purnama blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojangles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tjahja Purnama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bojangles staying out of range there.
Tjahja Purnama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bojangles missing with a left hand there. Tjahja Purnama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bojangles throws a lazy uppercut
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice body shot.
Bojangles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bojangles throws the left hand but Tjahja Purnama avoids the punch easily.
Tjahja Purnama moves away from the strike by Bojangles.
Tjahja Purnama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bojangles is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tjahja Purnama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bojangles misses with a left hand
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a straight right hand.
Bojangles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tjahja Purnama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjahja Purnama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bojangles.
Tjahja Purnama throws out a counter right but Bojangles avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Tjahja Purnama.
Bojangles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tjahja Purnama slips under a jab from Bojangles.
The fighters circling - Bojangles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tjahja Purnama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bojangles throws a hook but Tjahja Purnama blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tjahja Purnama 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.
Tjahja Purnama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bojangles.
Bojangles throwing a counter right hand but Tjahja Purnama manages to avoid it.
Basuki Tjahja Purnama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Bojangles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bojangles missing with a left hand there. Tjahja Purnama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bojangles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bojangles cracks Tjahja Purnama with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojangles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tjahja Purnama.
Bojangles throwing a counter right hand but Tjahja Purnama manages to avoid it.
Tjahja Purnama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bojangles was well out of range. Poor timing from Tjahja Purnama.
Bojangles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tjahja Purnama under the eye.
Bojangles throws a hook but Tjahja Purnama avoids it easily.
Bojangles misses with a straight right.
Tjahja Purnama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bojangles under the eye.
Bojangles throws a hook but Tjahja Purnama avoids it easily.
Tjahja Purnama ducks under a wild hook from Bojangles.
Bojangles missing with a left hand there. Tjahja Purnama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tjahja Purnama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bojangles throws out the jab.
Tjahja Purnama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bojangles misses with a lunging right hand
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bojangles throws the left hand but Tjahja Purnama avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tjahja Purnama moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Tjahja Purnama misses its intended target.
Bojangles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tjahja Purnama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Bojangles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tjahja Purnama throws a shot from downtown. Bojangles moves away and avoids it.
Bojangles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bojangles misses the target.
Tjahja Purnama throws a jab but it's blocked by Bojangles.
Bojangles slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bojangles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tjahja Purnama.
Bojangles misses the jab.
Bojangles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tjahja Purnama in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Basuki Tjahja Purnama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bojangles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bojangles misses with an uppercut.
Bojangles misses with a right hand
and Tjahja Purnama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tjahja Purnama slips a straight right by Bojangles.
Tjahja Purnama swings for the body but Bojangles moves out of range.
Tjahja Purnama throws a hook but Bojangles avoids it easily.
Bojangles is looking to counter punch.
Tjahja Purnama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tjahja Purnama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Bojangles misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tjahja Purnama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bojangles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tjahja Purnama lands a head shot.
Tjahja Purnama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjahja Purnama throws a lazy right hand but Bojangles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bojangles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tjahja Purnama throws out the jab.
Tjahja Purnama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bojangles to score with a decent uppercut.
Bojangles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tjahja Purnama.
Bojangles throws a hook to the side of Tjahja Purnama's head but Tjahja Purnama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bojangles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tjahja Purnama staying out of range there.
Bojangles misses with a straight right.
Bojangles scores with a sloppy right hand. Tjahja Purnama should have avoided that one.
Tjahja Purnama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bojangles.
It seemed like Tjahja Purnama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bojangles throws the left hand but Tjahja Purnama avoids the punch easily.
Bojangles misses with a right hand
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojangles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tjahja Purnama counter with a right hand.
Bojangles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tjahja Purnama.
A cross from Tjahja Purnama lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tjahja Purnama looks to land a left hand but Bojangles moved out of range nicely.
Bojangles misses with an uppercut. Tjahja Purnama saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Tjahja Purnama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Bojangles misses.
Bojangles throws a hook to the side of Tjahja Purnama's head but Tjahja Purnama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Tjahja Purnama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bojangles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bojangles misses with a lunging right hand
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice uppercut.
Tjahja Purnama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tjahja Purnama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bojangles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojangles looks to land a left hand but Tjahja Purnama moved out of range nicely.
Tjahja Purnama staying out of range there.
Bojangles misses the jab.
Tjahja Purnama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bojangles.
Tjahja Purnama throws out a counter right but Bojangles avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tjahja Purnama. Bojangles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tjahja Purnama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tjahja Purnama slips under a jab.
Tjahja Purnama misses with a looping right.
Bojangles misses with a hook.
A big left from Bojangles misses.
Bojangles throws a lazy uppercut
and Bojangles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bojangles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojangles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bojangles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tjahja Purnama misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Bojangles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tjahja Purnama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bojangles moves away from the strike by Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama ducks under a wild hook from Bojangles.
A big right from Bojangles misses.
Bojangles misses with a hook. Tjahja Purnama ducked under it nicely.
Bojangles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tjahja Purnama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bojangles misses with an uppercut
letting Tjahja Purnama counter with a right hand.
Tjahja Purnama blocks a jab.
Bojangles misses with an uppercut. Tjahja Purnama saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Basuki Tjahja Purnama just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tjahja Purnama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Bojangles misses.
Tjahja Purnama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tjahja Purnama looks to land a right hand but Bojangles moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bojangles misses the target.
Bojangles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tjahja Purnama.
Bojangles throwing a counter right hand but Tjahja Purnama manages to avoid it.
Tjahja Purnama slips under a jab from Bojangles.
Bojangles throws a hook to the side of Tjahja Purnama's head but Tjahja Purnama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tjahja Purnama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tjahja Purnama! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bojangles throws a right hand that misses
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bojangles thinking.
Nice shot lands for Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Bojangles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bojangles throws an off balance right hand
and Bojangles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojangles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bojangles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tjahja Purnama throws a body punch but Bojangles moves out of range.
Bojangles 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.
Tjahja Purnama throws a looping overhand right but Bojangles ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Tjahja Purnama.
Bojangles dips to his left and cracks Tjahja Purnama with an uppercut!
Bojangles throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tjahja Purnama to counter with a crisp jab.
Bojangles throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tjahja Purnama counter with a right hand.
Bojangles misses with an uppercut.
Bojangles throws a shot from downtown. Tjahja Purnama moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bojangles misses the target.
Bojangles misses with a right hand
and Tjahja Purnama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bojangles misses with a hook. Tjahja Purnama ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bojangles misses the target.
Tjahja Purnama throws out a counter right but Bojangles avoids it with no problem.
Bojangles moves out of range of the strikes.
Bojangles staying out of range there.
Bojangles's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tjahja Purnama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bojangles scrambles back to his feet.
Bojangles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tjahja Purnama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Bojangles misses its intended target.
Bojangles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tjahja Purnama slips a jab from Bojangles.
Tjahja Purnama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bojangles misses the target.
Bojangles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama slips under a jab.
Tjahja Purnama lands a nice shot to the body.
Bojangles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tjahja Purnama.
Bojangles misses the jab.
Tjahja Purnama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bojangles misses with a looping left.
Tjahja Purnama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bojangles avoids the body shot from Tjahja Purnama.
An attempted straight right counter from Bojangles misses the target.
Bojangles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bojangles misses the target.
Tjahja Purnama looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojangles throws a lazy right hand but Tjahja Purnama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tjahja Purnama swings for the body but Bojangles moves out of range.
Bojangles throws a lazy uppercut
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Bojangles finds it's way through Tjahja Purnama's defenses.
Tjahja Purnama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bojangles.
Tjahja Purnama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bojangles moves away.
Tjahja Purnama loads up on a big right hand but Bojangles slips the punch.
Bojangles throws a hook but Tjahja Purnama avoids it easily.
Tjahja Purnama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Bojangles there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tjahja Purnama throws a jab when Bojangles was well out of range.
Bojangles throws a lazy uppercut
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Basuki Tjahja Purnama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bojangles throws the left hand but Tjahja Purnama avoids the punch easily.
Bojangles loads up on a big right hand but Tjahja Purnama slips the punch.
Tjahja Purnama misses with a wild body shot.
Tjahja Purnama slips a jab from Bojangles.
Tjahja Purnama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Tjahja Purnama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bojangles lands with an uppercut that bounces Tjahja Purnama off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Bojangles.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tjahja Purnama! But no joy.
Bojangles avoids the body shot from Tjahja Purnama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bojangles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama throws out a counter right but Bojangles avoids it with no problem.
Bojangles misses with a straight left.
Bojangles looks to throw the jab but Tjahja Purnama is out of range.
Bojangles throws a lazy right hand but Tjahja Purnama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojangles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bojangles ducks right into an uppercut from Tjahja Purnama.
Bojangles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tjahja Purnama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Tjahja Purnama misses.
A big right from Bojangles misses.
Tjahja Purnama slips a jab from Bojangles.
Decent striking displayed by Tjahja Purnama there.
Bojangles swings widly with a right hand
letting Tjahja Purnama counter with a right hand.
Bojangles missing with a left hand there. Tjahja Purnama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bojangles throws an off balance right hand
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bojangles misses with a hook
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojangles throws a poor cross that misses
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a stiff right hand.
Bojangles throws a jab but it's blocked by Tjahja Purnama.
A jab lands there for Bojangles.
Tjahja Purnama misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bojangles throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tjahja Purnama to counter with a crisp jab.
Bojangles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bojangles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bojangles throws the left hand but Tjahja Purnama avoids the punch easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tjahja Purnama slips under a jab from Bojangles.
Bojangles connects with a looping right hand.
Bojangles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tjahja Purnama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojangles misses with a lunging right hand
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a straight right hand.
Tjahja Purnama throws a jab but it's blocked by Bojangles.
Bojangles throws a right hand that misses
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tjahja Purnama misses the target.
Bojangles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tjahja Purnama.
Tjahja Purnama cracks a nice hook into Bojangles's ribs.
Bojangles misses with a looping left.
Bojangles throws a jab but it's blocked by Tjahja Purnama.
Bojangles misses with a hook. Tjahja Purnama ducked under it nicely.
Bojangles throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tjahja Purnama to counter with a crisp jab.
Bojangles loads up on a big right hand but Tjahja Purnama slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojangles avoids the body shot from Tjahja Purnama.
Bojangles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tjahja Purnama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bojangles loads up on a big right hand but Tjahja Purnama slips the punch.
Bojangles throws a big shot that misses.
Bojangles misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Tjahja Purnama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tjahja Purnama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bojangles lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tjahja Purnama misses the shot to the body.
Tjahja Purnama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bojangles misses with a hook
and Tjahja Purnama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bojangles thinking.
Tjahja Purnama misses with an uppercut. Bojangles saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Basuki Tjahja Purnama.
Well Tjahja Purnama 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Basuki Tjahja Purnama!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Jameson Bojangles!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Basuki Tjahja Purnama!

Basuki Tjahja Purnama wins by split decision!
Basuki Tjahja Purnama is the new lightweight champion!