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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Binh Goh (ranked 3708 p4p, 440 weight class) and Chief Ponca (ranked 7458 p4p, 598 weight class). Goh comes to the ring accompanied by Hot N- Bobby Shmurda. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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193 cm
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Self confident
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Excellent MT
Solid chin
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Binh Goh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chief Ponca!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponca tries to clinch up.
Goh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ponca manages to circle out of the way.
Ponca tries to clinch up but Goh circles away and keeps his distance.
Ponca wants to clinch
and Goh counters with a stiff right hand.
Ponca tries to close the distance and clinch but Goh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ponca has closed the distance and engaged Goh in a clinch.
Ponca throws a punch but it's blocked by Goh.
Goh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ponca misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goh breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ponca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ponca closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponca tries to throw a body punch but Goh avoids it by throwing Ponca back against the ropes.
Ponca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ponca rushes Goh and presses him up against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Goh has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Goh can't break the clinch.
Goh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Ponca on the inside.
Goh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ponca has him pressed against the ropes.
Ponca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ponca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ponca being controlled against the ropes.
Ponca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ponca fails to land.
Ponca swings wildly with an uppercut but Goh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ponca.
Goh is stalling here.
Goh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ponca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goh's elbow.
Goh prevents a body shot from Ponca.
A head punch on the inside from Ponca fails to land.
Ponca lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goh blocking some punches.
Ponca misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponca swings wildly with an uppercut but Goh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goh blocks an uppercut.
Ponca has a couple of punches blocked by Goh.
Ponca struggles to land a body shot inside as Goh controls his hands.
Ponca misses with a punch to the body.
Ponca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ponca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ponca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ponca tries a body shot but Goh blocks it.
Ponca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ponca has a couple of punches blocked by Goh.
Goh stalling against the ropes.
Ponca misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponca lands a hook that snaps the head of Goh backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goh.
Ponca can't find room to land a body shot as Goh controls the action.
Ponca tries a body shot but Goh blocks it.
Goh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ponca has a couple of punches blocked by Goh.
Ponca misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Goh.
Ponca throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponca being controlled against the ropes.
Goh breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Ponca dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ponca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ponca has Goh up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ponca throws a punch but it's blocked by Goh.
Ponca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goh prevents a body shot from Ponca.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ponca lands with a right to the head.
Ponca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ponca avoids a wild elbow strike from Goh.
Goh wants to stall.
Ponca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ponca as Goh tries to tie him up.
Goh seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Ponca is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Chief Ponca seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goh blocking some punches.
Goh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ponca misses with a punch on the inside.
Goh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ponca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ponca up against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Goh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ponca misses with a punch to the body.
Ponca misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponca lands a nice uppercut.
Ponca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goh is trying to break free.
Ponca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goh or not.
Ponca throws a punch but it's blocked by Goh.
Ponca tries to work over Goh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ponca throws a punch but it's blocked by Goh.
Goh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Binh Goh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ponca wants to clinch up but Goh keeps it at a distance.
Ponca closes the distance and clinches.
Ponca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ponca throws a punch but it's blocked by Goh.
Ponca misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ponca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ponca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ponca misses with some punches.
Ponca misses with a punch on the inside.
Goh breaks from the clinch.
Ponca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Goh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ponca doesn't manage to clinch there - Goh circles away.
Ponca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ponca closes the distance and clinches.
Ponca misses with a punch on the inside.
Ponca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ponca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ponca has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponca misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ponca.
Goh misses with an elbow strike.
Ponca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ponca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ponca swings wildly with an uppercut but Goh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goh is trying to stall.
Ponca misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ponca misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Ponca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Goh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ponca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ponca doesn't manage to clinch there - Goh circles away.
Goh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ponca manages to circle out of the way.
Ponca clinches.
Ponca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goh's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ponca.
Goh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ponca tries to clinch but Goh moves out of range.
Ponca wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponca tries to clinch but Goh moves away
and Goh counters with a two punch combo.
Ponca doesn't manage to clinch there - Goh circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponca tries to clinch there but Goh circles away.
Goh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ponca manages to circle out of the way.
Ponca is looking to clinch but Goh is avoiding it.
Ponca darts in trying to clinch
and Goh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ponca tries to clinch up.
Goh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ponca tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goh counters with a three punch combo that has Ponca backing up. Ponca nods at Goh to acknowledge the strikes.
Ponca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goh throws a big counter combination but Ponca scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ponca rushes Goh and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponca throws a punch but it's blocked by Goh.
Goh blocks an uppercut.
Ponca working aggressively here.
Ponca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ponca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goh'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.
Ponca misses with some punches.
Ponca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ponca misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Ponca fails to land.
Ponca misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponca misses with a punch on the inside.
Goh is trying to stall.
Ponca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ponca working aggressively here.
Ponca working aggressively here.
Ponca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goh wants to get back to striking at distance but Ponca won't allow it.
Goh is stalling here.
Goh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ponca misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goh tries to break free but Ponca pushes him back against the ropes.
Goh blocks a body shot from Ponca.
Ponca throws a head punch that misses.
Ponca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ponca throws a head punch that misses.
Ponca throws a punch but it's blocked by Goh.
Ponca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ponca misses with some punches.
Ponca throws a head punch that misses.
Chief Ponca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ponca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Binh Goh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goh misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Ponca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ponca winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Ponca!
A victorious Chief Ponca thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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