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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Steve Hicks (ranked 21654 p4p, 553 weight class) and The Lek Wor Sangprapai (ranked 4226 p4p, 337 weight class). Wor Sangprapai has chosen *Thailand Music as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 cm
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150 lbs
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173 cm
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155 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
World class boxer
Cardio machine
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World class MT
Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Hicks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, The Lek Wor Sangprapai! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wor Sangprapai throws a head kick that misses. Wor Sangprapai throws a right and a left that both miss. Hicks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wor Sangprapai counters with a right hand to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target. Hicks misses with a right hand and Wor Sangprapai counters with a right hand to the body. Good exchange - Hicks coming out on top. Hicks throws a jab when Wor Sangprapai was well out of range. Wor Sangprapai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wor Sangprapai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wor Sangprapai throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hicks misses the target. Wor Sangprapai throws a big shot that misses. Wor Sangprapai throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range. Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Wor Sangprapai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Wor Sangprapai on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wor Sangprapai misses with an uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Wor Sangprapai does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Wor Sangprapai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hicks's knee momentarily. Hicks misses with a hook. Hicks missing with a left hand there. Wor Sangprapai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wor Sangprapai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hicks scores with a shot to the body.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wor Sangprapai manages to avoid it. Wor Sangprapai throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.
Wor Sangprapai throws an off balance right hand
and Hicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wor Sangprapai missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice cross by Hicks. Wor Sangprapai moves out of range of the strikes. Hicks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Wor Sangprapai avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Good leg kick by Wor Sangprapai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wor Sangprapai swinging wildly here.
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wor Sangprapai throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good exchange - Hicks coming out on top. This has been an exciting period of action! Wor Sangprapai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks. Wor Sangprapai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Hicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Steve Hicks has been cut. Nice straight punches there by Hicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hicks. Hicks cracks Wor Sangprapai with a right hand to the side of the head. Hicks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wor Sangprapai throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Wor Sangprapai slips under a jab from Hicks. Wor Sangprapai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wor Sangprapai is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hicks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot. 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 Steve Hicks will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Steve Hicks's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Hicks misses. As Hicks backs off Wor Sangprapai throws a huge counter combo but Hicks manages to avoid it all. Wor Sangprapai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The Lek Wor Sangprapai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hicks misses with a wild body shot. Nice straight punches there by Hicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hicks. Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wor Sangprapai can do to turn this around? Hicks cracks a nice hook into Wor Sangprapai's ribs. Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Hicks blocks a head kick by Wor Sangprapai.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks moves out of range as Wor Sangprapai strikes. Hicks is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Wor Sangprapai misses with an uppercut. Hicks saw that one coming. Wor Sangprapai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wor Sangprapai misses with a few strikes there.
Wor Sangprapai slips under a jab. Wor Sangprapai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hicks jabs Wor Sangprapai to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wor Sangprapai avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWor Sangprapai.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wor Sangprapai tries to clinch there but Hicks circles away.
Hicks scores with a hook. Wor Sangprapai lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Wor Sangprapai misses. Hicks lands a head shot. Wor Sangprapai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hicks checks it well. Wor Sangprapai throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot. Wor Sangprapai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wor Sangprapai staying out of range there. A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot. Wor Sangprapai misses with a few strikes there.
Wor Sangprapai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hicks counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wor Sangprapai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks. A head kick misses from Wor Sangprapai. Wor Sangprapai lands with a kick to the temple. Hicks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hicks scores with a punch to the head. Wor Sangprapai throws a sloppy head kick and Hicks moves out of range easily. Wor Sangprapai throws a right hand that Hicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hicks also avoids with ease. Hicks looks to land a right hand but Wor Sangprapai moved out of range. Hicks cracks Wor Sangprapai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wor Sangprapai is rocked! Wor Sangprapai misses with a body shot.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Wor Sangprapai is just out of range. Wor Sangprapai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wor Sangprapai throws a poor cross that misses
and Hicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wor Sangprapai is still on wobbly legs! Can Hicks finish him? Hicks cracks Wor Sangprapai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Wor Sangprapai cracks Hicks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hicks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wor Sangprapai doesn't seem bothered though. Wor Sangprapai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hicks dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Steve Hicks's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wor Sangprapai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it. Steve Hicks is winning the standup battle so far. Hicks lands a nice shot to the body.
Wor Sangprapai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Wor Sangprapai's shoulder, as Wor Sangprapai tries to avoid the shot. Wor Sangprapai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hicks sizes up Wor Sangprapai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wor Sangprapai tries to land a leg kick but Hicks saw it coming and moves away.
Hicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hicks connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Wor Sangprapai's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Wor Sangprapai - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Steve Hicks! Steve Hicks thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated The Lek Wor Sangprapai had this to say: 'Thank you'.
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hype
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