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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khanom Tom comes to the cage accompanied by Round 5. Nixon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Upsetters - Dread Lion. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
32 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nai Khanom Tom !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Khanom Tom tries to clinch but Nixon moves out of range.
Khanom Tom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khanom Tom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Khanom Tom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Khanom Tom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khanom Tom connects with a solid leg kick.
Khanom Tom avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanom Tom moves away.
Khanom Tom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nixon back to the cage. Khanom Tom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Richard Nixon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon lands a slapping body shot.
Nixon throws a push kick but Khanom Tom slaps the foot to one side.
Khanom Tom moves out of range of the strikes.
Khanom Tom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Khanom Tom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon lands a glancing blow to the side of Khanom Tom 's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom avoids the head kick by Nixon.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanom Tom moves away.
Khanom Tom feints and then cracks Nixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nixon down.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Khanom Tom . Those never looked like landing.
Khanom Tom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khanom Tom . Khanom Tom obviously looking to wear him down.
Richard Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon with a nice cross.
Nixon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nixon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khanom Tom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khanom Tom thows a body shot but no joy.
Khanom Tom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Khanom Tom coming out on top.
Nixon throws out a leg kick but Khanom Tom moves out of range and Nixon only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom thows a body shot but no joy.
Nixon walks into a stiff left hand from Khanom Tom .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khanom Tom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nixon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Khanom Tom scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Nixon. Beautiful body shot.
Nixon thumps Khanom Tom with a low kick.
Nixon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khanom Tom rather than just go for the knockout.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Nixon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khanom Tom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nixon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nixon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Khanom Tom jabs Nixon right on the nose. Nixon blinks but takes it well.
Khanom Tom connects with an inside leg kick.
Khanom Tom throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon throws a looping overhand right but Khanom Tom ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Nixon.
Khanom Tom misses with a leg kick.
Khanom Tom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Khanom Tom moved out of range nicely.
Khanom Tom throws a good cross that connects.
Khanom Tom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Khanom Tom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Khanom Tom slips under a jab from Nixon.
A nice combination there by Khanom Tom .
A jab from Nixon misses.
Nixon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
Nixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khanom Tom can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khanom Tom throws a series of punches but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nixon throws a front kick that sends Khanom Tom stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with the body kick
and Khanom Tom counters with a good low kick that Nixon was not able to check.
Nixon misses with a leg kick
and Khanom Tom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Khanom Tom has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Khanom Tom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nixon to score with a decent uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Khanom Tom lands with a shot to the body.
Nixon lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Khanom Tom .
A low kick from Nixon is predictable there
and Khanom Tom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nixon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nixon misses with a kick to the body.
Khanom Tom 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nixon under the eye.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanom Tom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nixon.
Nixon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
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 Nai Khanom Tom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khanom Tom lands with a straight right. Nixon didn't see that one coming.
Khanom Tom throws the left hand but Nixon avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khanom Tom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nixon if he has to take too many more of those.
Nai Khanom Tom is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Khanom Tom tries to land a front kick but Nixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Khanom Tom .
The crowd cheers as Khanom Tom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nixon doesn't seem phased though.
Nixon slips a jab from Khanom Tom .
Nixon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khanom Tom checks a low kick from Nixon.
Khanom Tom misses with a looping right.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Khanom Tom 's head but Khanom Tom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Khanom Tom .
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nixon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Khanom Tom - the referee stops the clock and Nixon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Khanom Tom . Nixon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nixon throws a hook but Khanom Tom blocks it.
Nixon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khanom Tom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Khanom Tom ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Khanom Tom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice combination there by Khanom Tom .
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon cracks Khanom Tom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khanom Tom on the side of the head.
Khanom Tom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khanom Tom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khanom Tom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nixon.
Khanom Tom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom moves out of range of the body kick.
Khanom Tom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khanom Tom checks a leg kick.
Khanom Tom closes the distance and clinches.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Khanom Tom .
A left hand lands to the body for Khanom Tom .
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom lands with a left to the head.
Khanom Tom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon tries to work over Khanom Tom 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanom Tom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Khanom Tom avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Khanom Tom trying to stall but Nixon improves his position.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
A short left from Khanom Tom .
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Khanom Tom fails to land.
Khanom Tom tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanom Tom misses with some punches.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Khanom Tom throws a head punch that misses.
Khanom Tom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Khanom Tom controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khanom Tom lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Khanom Tom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Khanom Tom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khanom Tom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khanom Tom pushes Nixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khanom Tom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khanom Tom avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanom Tom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khanom Tom misses with a series of wild punches.
Khanom Tom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nai Khanom Tom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khanom Tom throws a lazy right hand but Nixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khanom Tom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nixon connects with a right hand. Khanom Tom shakes it off.
Nixon lands a head shot.
That kick from Nixon tenderised Khanom Tom 's leg. Khanom Tom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon misses with a shot to the body
and Khanom Tom counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Nixon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
Khanom Tom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khanom Tom throws the kick towards the body but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon takes a swing at Khanom Tom 's ribcage but misses.
Khanom Tom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanom Tom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Khanom Tom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanom Tom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nixon at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
Khanom Tom blocks the body kick.
Nixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khanom Tom connects with a single shot there.
Khanom Tom cracks Nixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khanom Tom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khanom Tom moves away.
Khanom Tom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khanom Tom throws a body kick that misses
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon cracks Khanom Tom with a good jab.
Khanom Tom connects with a leg kick. Nixon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Nixon tenderised Khanom Tom 's leg. Khanom Tom is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanom Tom misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nixon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nixon misses with a two punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khanom Tom . Nixon shrugs it off though.
Nixon throws a push kick but Khanom Tom slaps the foot to one side.
Khanom Tom throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Nixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khanom Tom checks a leg kick.
Nixon looks to land a body kick but Khanom Tom moved away.
Khanom Tom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nixon throws the left hand but Khanom Tom avoids the punch easily.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
A cross from Nixon lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khanom Tom was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khanom Tom counters with a body kick that stops Nixon in his tracks momentarily.
Khanom Tom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nixon moves out of range as Khanom Tom throws a body kick.
Nixon lands a jab to the nose.
Khanom Tom checks a leg kick.
Khanom Tom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khanom Tom just misses with a punch to the body.
Khanom Tom lands a right hook to the body.
Khanom Tom lands a jab.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Khanom Tom .
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom scores with a head kick. Nixon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nixon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon connects with a leg kick. Khanom Tom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khanom Tom misses with a body kick.
Khanom Tom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khanom Tom .
Nixon 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.
Nixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
Khanom Tom misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanom Tom swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Khanom Tom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanom Tom .
Nixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Richard Nixon just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nixon throws the kick towards the body but Khanom Tom avoids it.
Khanom Tom tries to land a leg kick but Nixon saw it coming and moves away.
Nixon throws a leg kick
and Khanom Tom counters with a body kick that stops Nixon in his tracks momentarily.
Nixon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Khanom Tom 's knee but Khanom Tom avoids it well.
A jab from Khanom Tom does it's job there.
Khanom Tom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khanom Tom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanom Tom .
A big left from Nixon misses.
Khanom Tom tries to clinch but Nixon is having none of it.
Khanom Tom staying out of range there.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom lands a body shot.
Khanom Tom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khanom Tom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nixon at a distance.
Nixon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nixon throws a body punch but Khanom Tom moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khanom Tom , right into the meat.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khanom Tom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khanom Tom moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Khanom Tom cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Khanom Tom swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Khanom Tom avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Khanom Tom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Khanom Tom moves away from the strike by Nixon.
A clash of legs there as Khanom Tom blocks the low kick.
Nixon scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khanom Tom . That's going to slow Nixon down.
Khanom Tom checks a low kick from Nixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khanom Tom works Nixon's body with a nice hook.
Khanom Tom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Khanom Tom is looking to land body kicks.
Nixon throws a low kick but Khanom Tom moves out of range easily.
Khanom Tom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Khanom Tom 's knee but Khanom Tom avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Khanom Tom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khanom Tom .
Nixon throws out a leg kick but Khanom Tom moves out of range and Nixon only half commits.
Nixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khanom Tom .
Nixon pushes Khanom Tom away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Khanom Tom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khanom Tom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khanom Tom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Nixon misses with a low kick.
Nixon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon tests Khanom Tom 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khanom Tom looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nixon throws a leg kick
letting Khanom Tom counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Nixon misses with the body kick
and Khanom Tom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nixon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Khanom Tom .
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nixon thuds a left hand into Khanom Tom 's body.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Khanom Tom moved out of range.
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!
Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Khanom Tom moves away and avoids it.
Khanom Tom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khanom Tom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Khanom Tom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Nixon misses
enabling Khanom Tom to counter with a crisp jab.
Khanom Tom tries to score with a low kick but Nixon moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Richard Nixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard Nixon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice body punch from Nixon.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Khanom Tom saw that one coming.
Crunch! Nixon slams his shin into Khanom Tom 's torso.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nixon.
Khanom Tom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nixon can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nixon.
Nixon connects with a body shot that sends Khanom Tom 's belly button to the back.
Khanom Tom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khanom Tom misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Khanom Tom 's head but Khanom Tom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon scores with a nice strike.
Khanom Tom misses the body punch
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Khanom Tom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nixon thuds a left hand into Khanom Tom 's body.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Khanom Tom uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Khanom Tom tenderised Nixon's leg. Nixon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nixon blocks a head kick by Khanom Tom .
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom misses with a looping right.
Khanom Tom lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khanom Tom .
Nixon takes a swing at Khanom Tom 's ribcage but misses.
Nixon motions for Khanom Tom to come forward. Nixon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nixon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Khanom Tom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khanom Tom , right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick.
Khanom Tom moves into the clinch.
Khanom Tom tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Khanom Tom has Nixon pressed against the cage, preventing Nixon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khanom Tom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nixons head.
Khanom Tom misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khanom Tom throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nixon. That's going to slow Khanom Tom down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Nixon.
Good work by Khanom Tom as he checks the leg kick.
Nixon lunges at Khanom Tom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khanom Tom 's hand.
Nixon slips under a jab.
Nixon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khanom Tom 's calf.
Khanom Tom throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Nixon 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.
Khanom Tom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
Khanom Tom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nixon.
Khanom Tom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nixon counters with a straight right hand.
Khanom Tom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Khanom Tom checks it.
Khanom Tom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon checks the leg kick.
Nixon misses with a leg kick.
Khanom Tom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
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!
Khanom Tom lands a body shot.
Khanom Tom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Khanom Tom blocks a jab.
Khanom Tom works Nixon's body with a nice hook.
Khanom Tom slips under a jab.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khanom Tom tries to bum rush Nixon with a series of wild strikes but Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nixon lands a front kick.
Khanom Tom misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khanom Tom scores with a nice strike.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Khanom Tom .
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Nixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nixon 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 Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
The fight is ruled a draw!
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