PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Waymon Lattimore (ranked 3763 p4p, 432 weight class) and Alexander Pauwels (ranked 1406 p4p, 193 weight class). Lattimore comes to the ring accompanied by Cut the Cord - Shinedown. Pauwels has chosen Bad Company as his entrance music. The key to victory for Waymon Lattimore has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lattimore
vs
Pauwels

191 cm
25
212 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

182 cm
25
212 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waymon Lattimore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Pauwels !
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lattimore misses.
Lattimore just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Pauwels was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pauwels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lattimore misses the body punch

and Pauwels counters by moving into the clinch.
Lattimore stalling against the ropes.
Pauwels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lattimore backwards.
Pauwels tries to work over Lattimore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lattimore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauwels working aggressively here.
I was talking to Lattimore's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lattimore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pauwels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lattimore blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lattimore backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pauwels as Lattimore tries to tie him up.
Lattimore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pauwels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lattimores head.
Pauwels stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lattimore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pauwels 's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauwels throws a punch but it's blocked by Lattimore.
Lattimore gets through Pauwels 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
Lattimore takes a shot to the head.
Pauwels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pauwels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
Lattimore pushes Pauwels back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.

Lattimore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lattimore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pauwels throws a shot to the body.
Lattimore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Waymon Lattimore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lattimore throws a lazy right hand but Pauwels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lattimore misses with a shot to the body

and Pauwels counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Pauwels .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lattimore taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pauwels working aggressively here.
Lattimore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lattimore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pauwels connects with a nice looking jab.
Lattimore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lattimore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pauwels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pauwels throws a sloppy body shot
and Lattimore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Pauwels - just one landing.
Lattimore misses with a low kick.
Pauwels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lattimore misses with a wild combination.
Pauwels tries to counter by closing the distance.

Lattimore gets tackled into the ropes by Pauwels . Pauwels maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pauwels fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pauwels misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pauwels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lattimore misses with a double jab
and Pauwels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lattimore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pauwels cracks Lattimore with an open hand slap.
Alexander Pauwels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pauwels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lattimore looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauwels is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Pauwels .
Pauwels tries to clinch but Lattimore is having none of it.
Lattimore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Lattimore misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lattimore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Waymon Lattimore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Pauwels moves into the clinch successfully.
Lattimore missing with knees to the body.
Lattimore lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pauwels throws a punch but it's blocked by Lattimore.
Pauwels digs a right hand underneath Lattimore's ribcage. Lattimore let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lattimore manages to break the clinch.
Lattimore throws a series of punches but Pauwels avoids them all with ease.
Pauwels lands a nice shot that snaps Lattimore's head back.
Pauwels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lattimore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Pauwels lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lattimore doesn't seem phased though.
Lattimore looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pauwels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pauwels scores with a one two! Lattimore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lattimore looks to land a combination. Pauwels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pauwels clinches up against the ropes.
Lattimore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pauwels lands a hook to the side of the head.

Lattimore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Pauwels moves into range and clinches up with Lattimore.
Lattimore blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lattimore struggles to land a body shot inside as Pauwels controls his hands.
Pauwels lands with a right to the head.
Lattimore tries to stall but Pauwels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexander Pauwels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lattimore blocking some punches.
Lattimore trying to control the position but instead, Pauwels has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lattimore into the ropes.
Lattimore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lattimore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pauwels is leaning against Lattimore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pauwels looking to slow down the pace here.
Lattimore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lattimore wants to stall.
Pauwels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lattimore backwards.
Pauwels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lattimore misses with a body punch.
Pauwels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Pauwels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lattimore looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauwels is just out of range.
Pauwels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pauwels tries to clinch up.
Lattimore punishes Pauwels 's body with a nice straight punch.
Lattimore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pauwels moves away.
It seemed like Pauwels was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lattimore looks to land a combination but Pauwels avoids it well.
Lattimore walks into a stiff left hand from Pauwels .
Lattimore misses with a hook to the body

and Pauwels moves into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
Pauwels has a couple of punches blocked by Lattimore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauwels lands with a right to the head.
Lattimore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pauwels swings wildly with an uppercut but Lattimore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lattimore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lattimore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pauwels misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lattimore - that landed with a thud.
Pauwels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lattimore trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lattimore.
Lattimore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pauwels 's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lattimore.
Pauwels pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Pauwels lands a hook that snaps the head of Lattimore backwards.

Lattimore manages to break the clinch.
Pauwels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lattimore throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pauwels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lattimore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pauwels .
Lattimore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waymon Lattimore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lattimore throws a body shot but no joy.
Lattimore throws a combination that misses
and Pauwels counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pauwels moves into the clinch successfully.
Lattimore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pauwels tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Pauwels .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pauwels swings wildly with an uppercut but Lattimore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pauwels lands a right hand.
Pauwels struggles to land a body shot inside as Lattimore controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Lattimore - that landed with a thud.
Pauwels throws a head punch that misses.
Lattimore missing with knees to the body.
Pauwels has a couple of punches blocked by Lattimore.
Lattimore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pauwels .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pauwels .
Pauwels misses with the head strike.
Pauwels tries to work over Lattimore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pauwels has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lattimore seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pauwels can turn it around.
Pauwels presses Lattimore against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pauwels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander Pauwels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Pauwels .

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Pauwels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pauwels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Alexander Pauwels !
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Alexander Pauwels !
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Alexander Pauwels !

Alexander Pauwels wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Alexander Pauwels made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.