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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred von Richthofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khanom Tom 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Round 5. von Richthofen has chosen Theme tune to islam as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nai Khanom Tom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
24 - 7 - 0 |
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184 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nai Khanom Tom !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Manfred von Richthofen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanom Tom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
von Richthofen has picked Khanom Tom up - he's going for a ride! von Richthofen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Khanom Tom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
von Richthofen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khanom Tom gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
von Richthofen throwing strikes from guard but Khanom Tom blocks nicely.
von Richthofen wants to control from the top but Khanom Tom keeps moving.
von Richthofen postures up.
von Richthofen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
von Richthofen looking to pass the guard.
von Richthofen is looking to work some ground and pound but Khanom Tom has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Richthofen slips nicely into half guard.
von Richthofen wants to take a breather but Khanom Tom is having none of it.
von Richthofen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
von Richthofen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khanom Tom defending well though.
Khanom Tom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
von Richthofen connects with a couple of short punches.
von Richthofen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
von Richthofen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
von Richthofen is looking to work some ground and pound but Khanom Tom has wrist control.
von Richthofen stays in close to Khanom Tom 's body and controls the position.
Khanom Tom wants to stand but von Richthofen is controlling the position.
von Richthofen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
von Richthofen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khanom Tom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
von Richthofen trying to control the position from guard on top but Khanom Tom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
von Richthofen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen throws a big right hand that misses.
Khanom Tom controls von Richthofen momentarily but von Richthofen frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Richthofen throws a big elbow that misses.
von Richthofen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khanom Tom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from von Richthofen.
Khanom Tom is looking to stand up but von Richthofen isn't so interested in that idea.
Khanom Tom pulls von Richthofen in close to prevent any damage.
Khanom Tom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
von Richthofen is looking to work some ground and pound but Khanom Tom has wrist control.
Khanom Tom seems keen to control von Richthofen's posture.
von Richthofen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
von Richthofen trying to control but Khanom Tom is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Richthofen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khanom Tom keeping moving, preventing von Richthofen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred von Richthofen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
von Richthofen ducks under a wild hook from Khanom Tom .
von Richthofen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khanom Tom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from von Richthofen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from von Richthofen.
Nai Khanom Tom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manfred von Richthofen.
Khanom Tom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping von Richthofen at a distance.
Khanom Tom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but von Richthofen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
von Richthofen throws a right and a left that Khanom Tom avoids nicely.
Khanom Tom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khanom Tom connects with an inside leg kick.
Khanom Tom misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from von Richthofen.
Khanom Tom tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Richthofen shoots in but Khanom Tom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
von Richthofen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanom Tom manages to avoid it.
Khanom Tom throws a sloppy head kick and von Richthofen moves out of range easily.
von Richthofen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khanom Tom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten von Richthofen somewhat.
Khanom Tom jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Khanom Tom .
von Richthofen shoots in looking for a takedown. Khanom Tom tries to sprawl out of it but von Richthofen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khanom Tom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from von Richthofen. Khanom Tom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khanom Tom cracks von Richthofen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
von Richthofen blocks a jab.
Nai Khanom Tom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khanom Tom misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen tries to keep at a distance but Khanom Tom has taken the fight into the clinch.
von Richthofen blocks a body shot from Khanom Tom .
Khanom Tom lands a hook to the side of the head.
von Richthofen is looking for a takedown.
von Richthofen can't get the takedown.
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 can't find room to land a body shot as von Richthofen controls the action.
von Richthofen gets through Khanom Tom 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
von Richthofen blocking some punches.
Khanom Tom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khanom Tom throws a head kick that misses.
von Richthofen moves out of range as Khanom Tom throws a body kick.
von Richthofen gets the takedown into side control.
Khanom Tom prevents von Richthofen from moving into mount.
Khanom Tom can't do much from the bottom here.
von Richthofen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen is looking to take a break and control but Khanom Tom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khanom Tom manages to work his way to half guard, despite von Richthofen's best efforts.
von Richthofen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khanom Tom wants to improve his position but von Richthofen is controlling well.
Khanom Tom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khanom Tom wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen trying to pass the guard but Khanom Tom defending well.
von Richthofen working over Khanom Tom with some ground and pound. Khanom Tom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khanom Tom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from von Richthofen.
Khanom Tom is refusing to be controlled, as von Richthofen sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Nai Khanom Tom 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!
Khanom Tom misses with a low kick.
von Richthofen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khanom Tom quickly recovers to half guard.
von Richthofen trying to control from half guard but Khanom Tom is working away.
Khanom Tom has his hands clasped together around von Richthofen's back. He's all about the action.
von Richthofen working over Khanom Tom with some ground and pound. Khanom Tom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
von Richthofen throwing shots but Khanom Tom is blocking nicely.
von Richthofen throwing shots but Khanom Tom is blocking nicely.
von Richthofen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Richthofen throwing shots but Khanom Tom is blocking nicely.
Khanom Tom is pressing down on von Richthofen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
von Richthofen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
von Richthofen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khanom Tom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
von Richthofen is looking to work some ground and pound but Khanom Tom has wrist control.
von Richthofen postures up in Khanom Tom 's guard and throws a big left but Khanom Tom blocks it.
von Richthofen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khanom Tom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
von Richthofen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen landing some decent shots from guard.
von Richthofen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khanom Tom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
von Richthofen postures up in Khanom Tom 's guard and throws a big left but Khanom Tom blocks it.
von Richthofen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khanom Tom looking for a sweep. Not yet Khanom Tom , not yet.
von Richthofen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khanom Tom controls von Richthofen momentarily but von Richthofen frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khanom Tom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
von Richthofen stands up over Khanom Tom , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
von Richthofen won't allow Khanom Tom to sweep him here.
von Richthofen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
von Richthofen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
von Richthofen throwing strikes but missing.
von Richthofen is in close to Khanom Tom 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
von Richthofen trying to control but Khanom Tom is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
von Richthofen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
von Richthofen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
von Richthofen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khanom Tom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Richthofen postures up.
von Richthofen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
von Richthofen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khanom Tom is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manfred von Richthofen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think von Richthofen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred von Richthofen!
Manfred von Richthofen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'At the moment the media paint us a haters and intolerant. But history will see us as the realists and the resistance against the rotten core ideology called islam'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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