PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Happy Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaoklai Khanomtom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khanomtom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jill Tracy - Pulling Your Insides Out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Day
vs
Khanomtom

178 cm
32
164 lbs
31 - 13 - 2

178 cm
27
164 lbs
22 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Day!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kaoklai Khanomtom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day throws a series of punches but Khanomtom avoids them all with ease.
Day blocks a leg kick.
Khanomtom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khanomtom takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Khanomtom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Khanomtom lands but Day takes it in his stride.
Day connects with a leg kick. Khanomtom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khanomtom misses with a looping left.
Day connects with a high kick.
Day walks forward, straight into a front kick from Khanomtom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Khanomtom.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Day checks a leg kick.
Day is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day blocks a jab.

Day closes the distance and clinches.

Khanomtom breaks from the clinch.
Khanomtom blocks a jab.
That kick from Khanomtom tenderised Day's leg. Day is trying to keep his angry face on.
Day lands a jab.
Khanomtom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Day misses with a looping right.
Khanomtom misses with a head kick.
Khanomtom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Day's head.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khanomtom throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
Khanomtom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khanomtom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Khanomtom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from Day does no damage.
Khanomtom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khanomtom tries to score with a low kick but Day moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Khanomtom. That snapped Day's head back.
Day checks a leg kick nicely.
Khanomtom tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom digs a good body shot into Day's ribs.
Khanomtom misses with a kick to the body
and Day counters with a nice leg kick.
Day scores with a jab to the head.
Khanomtom misses with a straight left.
Khanomtom throws a push kick but Day slaps the foot to one side.
Day is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day takes one to the side of the head.
Day throws a hook to the side of Khanomtom's head but Khanomtom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Khanomtom pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Day!
Khanomtom throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Khanomtom scores with a head kick. Day tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body kick there by Khanomtom.
Day checks a low kick from Khanomtom.
Day's corner calls for a 1-2. Day obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Day throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanomtom cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
Day connects with a leg kick. Khanomtom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaoklai Khanomtom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Khanomtom is out of range.
Khanomtom tries a low kick but Day avoids it.
Khanomtom lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Day misses its intended target.
Khanomtom misses with a head kick.
Day scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Day throws a series of punches but Khanomtom moves out of range.
Khanomtom scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Khanomtom looks for the body kick but Day saw that one coming.
Day tries to clinch but Khanomtom is having none of it.
Khanomtom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Day.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A leg kick checked by Day.
Day on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khanomtom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Day's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaoklai Khanomtom will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Day tries to clinch up.
Khanomtom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Day works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Khanomtom tenderised Day's leg. Day is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khanomtom jabs at Day's body.
Day scores with a kick to the midsection.
Khanomtom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Day looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khanomtom.
Day throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day throws a body punch but Khanomtom moves out of range.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Day's sensitive parts.
Khanomtom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khanomtom swings away with a body shot that misses
and Day counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khanomtom swings widly with a right hand
and Day counters with a nice kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Day. Beautiful body shot.
Khanomtom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Day throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khanomtom.
Day fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khanomtom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khanomtom, right into the meat.
Khanomtom misses with a leg kick
and Day counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khanomtom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khanomtom throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day is looking to clinch but Khanomtom is avoiding it.
Khanomtom throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Khanomtom moves out of range easily.

Day moves into the clinch successfully.
Khanomtom blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Day.
Khanomtom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day misses with the head strike.
A short right from Day.
Khanomtom struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khanomtom misses with a body punch.
Khanomtom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khanomtom blocks a body shot from Day.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanomtom controls his hands.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Khanomtom scores with a shot to the side of Day's head.
Khanomtom blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Khanomtom.
Day lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Day lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khanomtom cracks Day with a nice body shot.
Khanomtom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khanomtom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day avoids the elbow strike from Khanomtom, against the cage.
Day pushes Khanomtom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khanomtom.
Day misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
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!
Day lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khanomtom pushes off an throws an elbow but Day leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khanomtom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Day lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khanomtom.
Day lands a left hand.
Khanomtom swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom scores with a shot to the side of Day's head.
Khanomtom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanomtom takes a shot to the head.
Khanomtom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khanomtom lands an elbow that stopped Day in his tracks for a moment.
Khanomtom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Day's defenses.
Khanomtom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khanomtom blocks an uppercut.
Khanomtom missing with knees to the body.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khanomtom cracks Day with a nice body shot.
Kaoklai Khanomtom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khanomtom misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanomtom lands a hook to the side of the head.

Khanomtom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Day takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Khanomtom throws out a leg kick but Day moves out of range and Khanomtom only half commits.
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 Happy Day will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Day has closed the distance and engaged Khanomtom in a clinch.
Khanomtom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanomtom lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Day is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khanomtom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanomtom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khanomtom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanomtom.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Day lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Day lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khanomtom working hard to break the clinch.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanomtom's elbow.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Khanomtom as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanomtom lands an elbow just above Day 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom lands with a left to the head.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanomtom lands a nice uppercut.

Day is rocked!
Khanomtom prevents a body shot from Day.
Khanomtom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Day has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanomtom.
A body shot lands from Day.
Khanomtom tries to land a knee to the head but Day blocks with his arms.
Khanomtom blocks an uppercut.
Day lands a nice uppercut.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom misses with the head strike.
Day gets through Khanomtom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khanomtom swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanomtom lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khanomtom scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Khanomtom blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Khanomtom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Khanomtom misses.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick which misses Day's front leg but catches the back leg as Day tries to avoid it.
Day throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khanomtom on the side of the head.
Khanomtom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khanomtom misses with a low kick as Day jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khanomtom. That's going to slow Day down.
Day throws a sloppy body shot
and Khanomtom counters with an outside leg kick.
Khanomtom swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanomtom is just out of range.
Day chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Day throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom misses with a double jab
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khanomtom throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Khanomtom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khanomtom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khanomtom cracks the inside of Day's front leg.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Khanomtom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day blocks a jab.
Day tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Day lands a leg kick that knocks Khanomtom off balance momentarily.
Khanomtom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Day checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick from Day.
Khanomtom misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Day throws a body punch but Khanomtom moves out of range.
Day moves away from the strike by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom misses with a body shot.
Day scoring well with a low kick there.
Day throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khanomtom counters with a stiff right hand.
Khanomtom 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.
Khanomtom misses with a body kick.
Day looks to land a right hand but Khanomtom moved out of range.
Khanomtom keeps the fight on the outside.
Day throws a head kick but Khanomtom moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanomtom misses with an uppercut.
Khanomtom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Day crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Khanomtom - the referee stops the clock and Day gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Khanomtom. Day manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Happy Day did the better work so I'd imagine he'll 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.

Day misses with a body punch
and Khanomtom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khanomtom tries to land a front kick but Day steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
Day misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Day.
Khanomtom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Day tries to clinch
and Khanomtom counters with a nice body kick.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khanomtom throws out a powerful jab.
Khanomtom misses with a low kick.
Day throws a right hand that Khanomtom ducks under and follows up with a left that Khanomtom also avoids with ease.
Khanomtom tries to land a front kick but Day steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khanomtom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khanomtom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Khanomtom misses
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.

Day moves into the clinch.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Khanomtom controls the action.
Day scores with a shoulder strike.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Day tries to work over Khanomtom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Khanomtom controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanomtom.

Khanomtom breaks from the clinch.
Khanomtom throws the kick towards the body but Day avoids it.
Khanomtom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Khanomtom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Khanomtom moves out of range as Day throws a body kick.
Khanomtom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Day.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khanomtom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khanomtom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanomtom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Day scores with a nice right hand.
Day has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom misses with a leg kick.
Day lands a really nice looking cross but Khanomtom seems unphased.
Khanomtom misses with a looping right.
Day avoids the body shot from Khanomtom.
A bone on bone clash there as Day blocks the leg kick.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Day tries to land a leg kick but Khanomtom saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Day has closed the distance and engaged Khanomtom in a clinch.
Khanomtom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Khanomtom is looking to break free of the clinch but Day has double underhooks.
Khanomtom prevents a body shot from Day.

Khanomtom manages to break the clinch.
Khanomtom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day fails to land with a series of punches.
Day scores with a jab to the body.
Khanomtom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Day will feel that in the morning.
Khanomtom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Khanomtom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Day.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day blocks a head kick by Khanomtom.
An inside leg kick from Khanomtom misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khanomtom, right into the meat.
Khanomtom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khanomtom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Day bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Khanomtom is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khanomtom throws a wild body kick that Day sees coming a mile off.
Khanomtom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Day counters with a slapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Day checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Khanomtom.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Khanomtom pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kaoklai Khanomtom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Day finds it's way round the side to connect with Khanomtom's head.
Nice defenses there by Khanomtom.
Nice shot by Khanomtom.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Khanomtom moves out of range easily.
Day doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Day will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanomtom controls his hands.

Khanomtom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khanomtom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Day checks a leg kick.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day cracks Khanomtom with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Day counters with a big head kick but Khanomtom shrugs it off.
Day is looking to clinch but Khanomtom is avoiding it.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Day misses.
Day throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Day defending well as Khanomtom loads up on a big left hand.
Khanomtom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khanomtom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khanomtom dodges the punch combination from Day.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom scoring well with a low kick there.
Khanomtom thuds his right hand into Day's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khanomtom slips a jab from Day.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day walks into a left hand.
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!
Day throws a looping overhand right but Khanomtom ducks down to avoid it.

Day closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Khanomtom controls the action.

Khanomtom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Happy Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Khanomtom slips a jab and a cross from Day.
Day misses with a leg kick
and Khanomtom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Khanomtom lands a nice looking body shot.
Khanomtom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khanomtom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Day lands a jab to Khanomtom's midsection.
Khanomtom ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Khanomtom misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khanomtom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khanomtom throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Khanomtom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khanomtom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khanomtom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Day is able to avoid easily.
Khanomtom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khanomtom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khanomtom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Day jabs Khanomtom right on the nose. Khanomtom blinks but takes it well.
Khanomtom throws a chopping leg kick but Day manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Khanomtom with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Day is out of range and Khanomtom settles back down.
Khanomtom moves away from the strike by Day.
Khanomtom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Day.
Khanomtom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Day defending well as Khanomtom loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Khanomtom is predictable there
and Day counters with a leg kick.
Day feints and then cracks Khanomtom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khanomtom down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanomtom fakes the leg kick and cracks Day in the body.
Day walks into a straight right hand from Khanomtom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khanomtom feints and then cracks Day's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Day down.
Khanomtom looks for the body kick but Day saw that one coming.
Khanomtom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Day connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaoklai Khanomtom.
I think Khanomtom 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Happy Day retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!