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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Hunter Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lemana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Lemana will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Risley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Lemana!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Risley clinches up against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Risley.
Lemana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Risley throws a nice looking combination but Lemana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Risley.
Lemana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Risley.
Risley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lemana thuds a left hand into Risley's body.
Risley throws a lazy right hand but Lemana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Risley moves into range and clinches up with Lemana.
Lemana is looking to control Risley's arms but Risley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lemana has his back to the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lemana taking a breather.
Lemana seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lemana has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Risley is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Risley throws a nice looking combination but Lemana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lemana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Risley does no damage.
Risley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lemana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Risley clinches.
Lemana breaks the clinch.
Risley throws a right hand that Lemana ducks under and follows up with a left that Lemana also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Lemana.
A looping hook to the body misses from Risley. Lemana does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley tries to clinch but Lemana moves out of range.
Risley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Risley there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Risley.
Lemana scores with a hook.
Lemana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lemana misses with an uppercut.
Lemana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Risley looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemana is just out of range.
Lemana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Risley drives through and clinches with Lemana against the ropes.
Risley leaning against his opponent.
Lemana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Risley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley lands a nice shot to the body.
Risley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemana trying to stall but Risley improves his position.
Lemana tries to stall but Risley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lemana trying to control the position but instead, Risley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemana into the ropes.
Risley holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Lemana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Risley is keeping busy.
Risley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lemana breaks the clinch.
Lemana throws a body shot but no joy.
Risley works over Lemana's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Joe Lemana has been cut.
Risley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemana.
Risley forces Lemana back against the ropes and clinches.
Nice body punch from Risley.
Lemana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Risley. Those never looked like landing.
Lemana scores with a hook to the body. Risley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lemana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Risley.
Hunter Risley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Risley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Risley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe Lemana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Risley misses with a hook
and Lemana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Risley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemana.
Risley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemana throws out a powerful jab.
Lemana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Risley.
Risley darts in and clinches Lemana up against the ropes.
Lemana takes a shot to the head.
Lemana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemana. Risley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Risley moves out of range as Lemana strikes.
Risley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Risley misses with a wild body shot.
Lemana throws a one two combo.
Risley throws a big shot that misses.
Lemana scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemana stuns Risley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Risley instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Risley.
Good body shot from Risley.
Lemana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Risley is keeping busy.
Risley'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.
Risley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lemana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Lemana misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lemana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Risley.
Risley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemana.
Lemana scores with a decent looking hook.
Risley moves into the clinch.
Risley leaning against his opponent.
Lemana manages to break the clinch.
Risley clinches with his opponent.
Risley misses with a punch to the body.
Lemana stalling in the clinch but Risley improves position.
Lemana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemana looking to stall.
Risley works on Lemana's body with a couple of short punches.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Risley stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Risley.
Lemana struggles to land a body shot inside as Risley controls his hands.
Risley lands a hook that snaps the head of Lemana backwards.
Lemana is looking to control Risley's arms but Risley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lemana has his back to the ropes.
The referee calls for Risley to work.
Risley taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Risley for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lemana is trying to stall.
Risley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lemana backwards.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Risley.
Risley taking a breather.
Risley effectively controlling the action here.
Lemana just leaning against Risley, taking a breather.
Risley holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hunter Risley.
Lemana misses with a hook.
Risley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lemana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Risley moves away.
Risley misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemana is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Risley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed right hand from Risley misses the target.
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 Hunter Risley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Lemana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Risley moves away from the strike by Lemana.
Risley throws a series of punches but Lemana avoids them all with ease.
Lemana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Risley circles away quickly and effectively.
Risley slips under a jab.
Lemana slips a jab and a cross from Risley.
Risley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lemana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemana scores with a jab to the body.
Lemana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lemana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Risley moves into the clinch.
Lemana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lemana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Risley was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemana.
Lemana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lemana misses with a body shot.
Risley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemana.
Lemana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw 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!
Lemana looks to score with a jab to the body but Risley is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley works over Lemana's head and body with a nice combination.
Hunter Risley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lemana swings for the body but Risley moves out of range.
Lemana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Risley swings widly with a right hand
and Lemana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lemana stuns Risley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Risley moves out of range of the strikes.
Lemana with a nice cross.
Lemana tries to bum rush Risley with a series of wild strikes but Risley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Risley misses with a double jab.
Lemana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Risley tries to clinch there but Lemana circles away.
Risley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Risley manages to avoid it.
Risley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Risley scores with a jab. Lemana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lemana gets tackled into the ropes by Risley. Risley maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Risley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lemana being controlled against the ropes.
Risley lands a body shot.
Risley blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Risley.
Risley lands a body shot.
Lemana breaks the clinch.
Risley clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemana breaks from the clinch.
Risley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Risley tries to clinch
and Lemana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Risley misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Lemana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemana. Risley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemana looks to throw the jab but Risley is out of range.
The fighters circling - Risley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lemana! But no joy.
Risley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Lemana.
Risley misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Risley - just one landing.
Risley throws an overhand right that lands on Lemana's shoulder, as Lemana tries to avoid the shot.
Risley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lemana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lemana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Risley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemana misses the target.
Risley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lemana to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Risley has Lemana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lemana stalling against the ropes.
Risley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Risley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Risley.
Risley gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lemana blocks a body shot from Risley.
Lemana letting Risley take a breather here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lemana taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lemana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lemana misses with an uppercut.
Lemana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Risley.
It looked like Risley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lemana lands with a right hand.
Risley tries to clinch but Lemana is having none of it.
Risley pushes Lemana up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lemana blocks a body shot from Risley.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lemana breaks from the clinch.
Lemana throws the left hand but Risley avoids the punch easily.
Lemana defending well as Risley loads up on a big left hand.
Lemana misses with a hook.
Lemana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Risley was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemana.
Lemana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Risley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lemana scrambles back to his feet.
Risley tries to move into range but Lemana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Risley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemana.
Risley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lemana manages to circle out of the way.
Risley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Risley duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemana shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Risley eats them both and turns towards Lemana to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lemana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lemana ducks into a a hook from Risley and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Risley misses with a two punch combination.
Risley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lemana, pushing him back against the ropes.
Risley letting Lemana take a breather here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Risley works on Lemana's body with a couple of short punches.
Risley lands a shot to the body.
Come on Risley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Risley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lemana tries to stall but Risley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Risley holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Risley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lemana up against the ropes.
Risley seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hunter Risley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lemana misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lemana letting Risley take a breather here.
Risley can't find room to land a body shot as Lemana controls the action.
Risley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemana controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Risley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemana controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lemana being controlled against the ropes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Risley tries to work over Lemana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Risley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Risley tries to throw a body punch but Lemana avoids it by throwing Risley back against the ropes.
Risley leaning against his opponent.
Risley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Risley to work.
Still in the clinch, Lemana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lemana trying to stall but Risley improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Risley will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Joe Lemana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lemana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Risley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Risley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lemana misses with a few strikes there.
Risley fails to land with a series of punches.
Risley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemana.
Lemana misses with a looping right.
Lemana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Risley was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemana.
Lemana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Lemana.
Lemana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Risley manages to avoid it.
Risley clinches.
Risley pushes Lemana back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley can't find room to land a body shot as Lemana controls the action.
Risley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lemana or not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lemana lands a jab to the head.
Lemana misses with a looping left.
Lemana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Risley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lemana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Risley throws a combination that misses
and Lemana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Risley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joe Lemana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Risley loads up on a big right hand but Lemana slips the punch.
Lemana looks to land a left hand but Risley moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemana jabs at Risley's body.
Risley moves away from the strike by Lemana.
Risley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Risley counters with a left to the body.
Lemana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Risley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lemana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Risley is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Risley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Risley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Risley gets a clinch.
Risley avoiding damage.
Risley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Risley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemana.
Risley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Risley misses with a series of wild punches.
Risley slips under a jab.
Risley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Risley throws a series of punches but Lemana moves out of range.
Risley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Risley takes one to the chin there.
Lemana dodges the punch combination from Risley.
Risley closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lemana is keeping busy.
Risley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Risley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemana controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Risley.
Lemana breaks the clinch.
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!
Risley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lemana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lemana throws a hook but Risley blocks it.
It looked like Risley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Risley clinches with his opponent.
Lemana looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Risley.
Lemana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Risley controlling the action here for a moment.
Risley blocks an uppercut.
Risley looking to stall.
Lemana manages to break the clinch.
Risley throws a big shot that misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lemana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Risley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lemana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lemana throws a body punch but Risley moves out of range.
Risley throws a right and a left that Lemana avoids nicely.
Lemana misses with a wild body shot.
Lemana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Risley.
Risley is looking for a counter combo.
Risley misses with a right hand
and Lemana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Risley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Risley tries to clinch but Lemana moves out of range.
Lemana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Risley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lemana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lemana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Risley.
Risley needs to keep his hands up - Lemana had a free shot at his head there.
Risley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemana.
Lemana throws out a counter right but Risley avoids it with no problem.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Risley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lemana scores with a shot to the body.
Lemana throws a sloppy body shot
and Risley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lemana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Risley's elbow.
Lemana misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lemana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Risley moves in looking to clinch but Lemana pushes him off.
Risley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Risley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Risley is looking to clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lemana misses with a wild body shot.
Lemana swats away the attempt to clinch by Risley.
Lemana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Risley was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemana.
Lemana dodges the punch combination from Risley.
Lemana throws a body punch but Risley moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Risley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lemana slips a jab and a cross from Risley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemana throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemana scores with a nice strike.
Lemana misses the shot to the body.
Lemana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Risley swings for the body but Lemana moves out of range.
Lemana walks into a left hand.
Lemana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Risley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Risley throws a hook but Lemana avoids it easily.
Risley misses with a double jab.
Risley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lemana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Risley takes one on the button.
Risley is looking to clinch.
Lemana swings for the body but Risley moves out of range.
Risley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lemana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Risley.
Lemana misses with an uppercut. Risley saw that one coming.
As Lemana looks to move away, Risley throws a big counter combo bu Lemana just gets out of the way.
Risley clinches up with Lemana and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joe Lemana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Risley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from Risley.
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 Hunter Risley.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Risley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Risley!
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