PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Henri Lafitte (ranked 2260 p4p, 303 weight class) and Hadi Ozturk (ranked 5164 p4p, 593 weight class). Hadi Ozturk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lafitte
vs
Ozturk

193 cm
31
215 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

186 cm
33
206 lbs
22 - 12 - 2

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

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Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henri Lafitte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Hadi Ozturk!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafitte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozturk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lafitte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozturk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lafitte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozturk was well out of range. Poor timing from Lafitte.
Henri Lafitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozturk misses the shot to the body.
Lafitte throws a wild body kick that Ozturk sees coming a mile off.
Lafitte moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOzturk.
Ozturk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lafitte throws a leg kick but Ozturk checks it.
Ozturk flicks out a counter leg kick but Lafitte steps away.

Lafitte closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozturk blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozturk.
Ozturk struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafitte controls his hands.
Ozturk pushes Lafitte back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Lafitte's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ozturk throws an elbow that misses.
Lafitte blocks a body shot from Ozturk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafitte blocking some punches.
Ozturk blocks an uppercut.
Ozturk misses with a body punch.
Lafitte lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozturk digs a right hand underneath Lafitte's ribcage. Lafitte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ozturk misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ozturk misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafitte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozturk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozturk.
Lafitte tries to throw a body punch but Ozturk avoids it by throwing Lafitte back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Lafitte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozturk struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafitte controls his hands.
Lafitte throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozturk.
A left hand lands to the body for Lafitte.
Ozturk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lafitte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lafitte.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozturk.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lafitte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Lafitte.
Ozturk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafitte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozturk throws a head punch that misses.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozturk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafitte.
Ozturk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozturk lands an elbow inside that Lafitte shrugs off.
A short right from Ozturk on the inside.
Lafitte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozturk misses with the head strike.
Lafitte scores with a shot to the side of Ozturk's head.
Ozturk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafitte lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozturk.
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 Henri Lafitte will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jab by Lafitte.
Lafitte throws a head kick but Ozturk moves out of range.
Ozturk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ozturk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ozturk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Ozturk gets tackled into the ropes by Lafitte. Lafitte maintains the clinch.
Lafitte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lafitte throws a head punch that misses.
Henri Lafitte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ozturk prevents a body shot from Lafitte.
A body shot lands from Ozturk.
Lafitte lands with a light punch inside.
Lafitte is leaning against Ozturk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ozturk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lafitte backwards.
Ozturk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lafittes head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good body shot from Lafitte.
Ozturk lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozturk takes a shot to the head.
Ozturk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lafitte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ozturk or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Ozturk.
Lafitte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards.
Ozturk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ozturk tries to work over Lafitte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ozturk trying to control the position but instead, Lafitte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ozturk into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozturk.
Lafitte dodges an elbow strike from Ozturk.
Ozturk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ozturk lands with a short shot to the head.
Lafitte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards.
Lafitte misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafitte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lafitte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ozturk is breathing heavily.
Ozturk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafitte blocks a body shot from Ozturk.
Lafitte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lafitte tries a body shot but Ozturk blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozturk.
Ozturk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozturk takes a shot to the head.
Lafitte blocks an uppercut.
Lafitte blocks a body shot from Ozturk.
Lafitte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lafitte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ozturk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lafitte.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Ozturk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozturk tries to stall but Lafitte uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ozturk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafitte misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ozturk throws an elbow but misses.
Lafitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Henri Lafitte will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lafitte throws a hook but Ozturk blocks it.
Hadi Ozturk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozturk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lafitte throws a head kick that half lands.
Lafitte avoids the head kick by Ozturk.
Ozturk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lafitte lands a high kick!
Ozturk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozturk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ozturk misses with a head kick.
Lafitte cracks Ozturk with a good jab.
Lafitte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozturk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozturk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Ozturk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozturk throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozturk blocks the body kick.
Ozturk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ozturk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lafitte finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozturk's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozturk.
Ozturk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lafitte.
Lafitte cracks Ozturk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Lafitte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lafitte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lafitte tries to clinch up but Ozturk circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozturk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ozturk counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Lafitte
and Ozturk counters with an outside leg kick.
Lafitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lafitte throws a series of punches but Ozturk avoids them all with ease.
Lafitte misses with a straight right.
Lafitte slips a jab from Ozturk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozturk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ozturk lands a right hook to the body.
Lafitte lands a jab to Ozturk's midsection.
Ozturk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lafitte with a hook.
Lafitte tries to clinch there but Ozturk circles away.
Lafitte throws an overhand right that lands on Ozturk's shoulder, as Ozturk tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Lafitte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lafitte 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Lafitte!