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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Washington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Queen - I Want It All. Bambang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Suicidal Tendencies - Nobody Hears. 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.
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223 lbs
32 - 22 - 0 |
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212 lbs
29 - 25 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonard Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arto Bambang!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bambang takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bambang. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bambang.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Washington tries to clinch but Bambang moves away
and Bambang counters with a stiff right hand.
Bambang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washington blocks a jab.
Washington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bambang. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington defending well as Bambang loads up on a big left hand.
Bambang looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
Bambang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a shot to the body.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bambang throws out the jab.
Washington dips to his left and cracks Bambang with an uppercut!
It looks like Arto Bambang has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bambang avoids the body shot from Washington.
Bambang's coach down at Bruize Brothers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bambang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bambang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bambang swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bambang manages to circle out of the way.
Bambang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Washington in his tracks.
It looks like Leonard Washington has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Washington.
Bambang lands a right hook to the body.
Washington throws a right and a left that Bambang avoids nicely.
Bambang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bambang lands a right hand.
Bambang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Bambang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bambang misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Bambang.
Bambang is looking to control Washington's arms but Washington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bambang has his back to the cage.
Washington lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington prevents a body shot from Bambang.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Bambang.
Bambang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington working aggressively here.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washington as Bambang tries to tie him up.
Bambang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bambang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Bambang.
Bambang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bambang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bambang takes a shot to the head.
Bambang taking a breather.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Bambang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bambang blocking some punches.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Bambang blocks an uppercut.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Washington lands a hook that snaps the head of Bambang backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambang is pushing Washington up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bambang misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bambang'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.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bambang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Bambang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Bambang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bambang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Bambang.
Bambang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Washington is looking to wear down Bambang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Bambang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bambang closes the distance and clinches.
Bambang taking a breather.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Bambang uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Bambang.
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!
Bambang looking to slow down the pace here.
Washington misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bambang.
Washington blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Washington.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bambang backwards.
Bambang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bambang.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bambang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington lands a nice hook to Bambang's body. Bambang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bambang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington digs a good hook to Bambang's body.
Washington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 Leonard Washington will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bambang avoids the body shot from Washington.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Washington avoids the body shot from Bambang.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Bambang swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Bambang lands a lovely overhand right.
Washington blocks a jab.
Bambang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington blocks a jab.
Bambang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Washington lands with a hook. Bambang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Bambang does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambang throws a nice looking combination but Washington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Washington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bambang at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bambang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Bambang looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington swings for the body but Bambang moves out of range.
Bambang slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Washington swings for the body but Bambang moves out of range.
Washington punishes Bambang's body with a nice straight punch.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bambang throws out the jab.
Washington lands a slapping body shot.
Bambang tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bambang backwards.
Bambang trying to control the position but instead, Washington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bambang into the cage.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bambang.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
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!
A short right from Washington.
Bambang lands a left hand.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bambang looking to slow down the pace here.
Washington lands an uppercut.
Bambang swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Bambang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington lands with a short shot to the head.
Bambang misses with a body punch.
Bambang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leonard Washington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bambang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bambang misses with some punches.
Bambang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Washington.
Bambang is breathing heavily.
Washington lands a left hand.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Bambang.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bambang looking to slow down the pace here.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bambang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambang misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington scores with a shot to the side of Bambang's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
Washington lands an uppercut.
Bambang wants to break free but Washington has control.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bambang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Washington.
Bambang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bambang working hard to break the clinch.
Bambang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bambang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Washington dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Washington staying out of range there.
Washington scores with a hook to the body. Bambang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bambang is looking to clinch.
Washington clinches up with Bambang and pushes him back against the cage.
Bambang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bambang can do to turn this around?
Bambang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bambang tries to stall but Washington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bambang tries to break free but Washington pushes him back against the cage.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington lands an uppercut.
Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bambang backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Washington.
Washington misses with some punches.
Washington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington misses with some punches.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bambang misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington stalling the fight.
Bambang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bambang taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Bambang breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bambang.
Bambang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bambang throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonard Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington jabs Bambang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Washington, right into the meat.
Washington scores with a body shot.
Bambang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington moves out of range as Bambang strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bambang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Washington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Washington scoring well with a low kick there.
Bambang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Bambang misses with a hook.
Bambang throws a big shot that misses.
Leonard Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington scores with a hook to the body.
Arto Bambang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bambang throws a head punch that misses.
Bambang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bambang has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bambang.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washington as Bambang tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Washington as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bambang looking to slow down the pace here.
Bambang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Bambang.
Bambang breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Washington. That's going to slow Bambang down.
Bambang gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bambang.
Bambang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bambang misses with some punches.
Washington blocks a body shot from Bambang.
Washington blocks an elbow strike from Bambang.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Bambang.
Washington avoiding damage.
Bambang misses with some punches.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonard Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Washington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Washington!
Leonard Washington took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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