ONE Fight Night 19 ‘Haggerty vs. Lobo’ Play-by-Play & Results

Muay Thai:
Thongpoon PK Saenchai vs. Timur Chuikov

Round 1

Saenchai starts off strong with solid straights and leg kicks. Chuikov tries to back up Saenchai but can't land anything. They get back to the center, and Saenchai drops his opponent with a huge right hand. Chuikov gets back up but is dropped again by another overhand right. Chuikov gets up but looks hurt still. Saenchai is patient and lands another right hand that suns his foe. Saenchai swarms and Chukov goes down for the fight to be stopped.

The Official Result

Thongpoon PK Saenchai def. Timur Chuikov via TKO (Punches); R1, 1:37.

125-Pound MMA:
Mansur Malachiev vs. Yosuke Saruta

Round 1

Saruta comes out aggressive and is controlling the center. Malachiev throws a front kick that comes up short. Saruta stuffs a takedown and knees his opponent in the head. Malachiev is still going for the takedown and eventually gets it. Saruta pops to his feet, though, so it was a lot of effort for nothing. Malachiev has the back while standing and starts landing knees to the leg. Saruta reverses a takedown attempt, and they separate. Malachiev is working his jab well. Saruta is hesitant and not getting anything off here besides the occasional light leg kick. Saruta goes for a takedown that is stuffed. Malachiev lands a nice knee to the head before they separate. Saruta gets clipped by a left hand and is knocked down. The round ends with Malachiev looking for a brabo choke. This would be 10-9 Malachiev if this fight was being scored under the unified rules rather than as a whole.

Round 2

Malachiev gets a takedown and takes the back of Saruta. Malachiev has a body triangle and is looking for a rear-naked choke. Saruta is able to escape but is in more danger as he's getting tagged on the feet. Malachiev then gets another takedown and is clearly in control while in full guard. Saruta sinks in a tight guillotine choke and reverses position. Malachiev is struggling but finds a good position and escapes. Malachiev gets back to his feet with 90 seconds left. A timid end to a fun round as Malachiev jabs away. 10-9 Saruta.

Round 3

Saruta tries to take the fight to the ground, but they stall out against the ropes. Malachiev then goes for a takedown of his own, landing knees to the thigh as they struggle in the corner. Saruta reverses position, and referee Herb Dean calls for action. They are separated with half a round left. Malachiev gets taken down as Saruta tries to get his back but fails. Malachiev bounces back up and they struggle against the ropes. Malachiev is able to drag his opponent down and is staying glued to the back of Saruta. One minute left. Malachiev lands some knees as they both struggle. A back elbow lands for Saruta. 30 seconds left. Malachiev looks tired and goes for a single-leg takedown. Saruta cranks on a guillotine choke that never had a chance as the fight ends. Very much a nothing round, but Malachiev had more control, so 10-9 Malachiev.

The Official Result

Mansur Malachiev def. Yosuke Saruta via Unanimous Decision; R3, 5:00.

Muay Thai:
Nat "Wondergirl" Jaroonsak vs. Martyna Kierczynska

Round 1

Kierczynska comes out super aggressive, throwing nonstop left and right hands. Kierczynska mixes in some elbows and knees. Wondergirl survives the swarm and clinches. Kierczynska dumps Wondergirl to the floor and lands a nice right hand. The Polish fighter is staying aggressive, and Wondergirl can't match the volume. A nice spinning back fist for Kierczynska. Wondergirl is getting outclassed early, as Kierczynska is on another level. The fight is paused after an accidental eye poke by Kierczynska and is restarted. Kierczynska lands a nice front kick and stays busy as the round ends. 10-9 Kierczynska.

Round 2

Kierczynska is very confident to start Round 2. She overwhelms Wondergirl with punches and hurts her in the corner. Nice elbows by Kierczynska. Wondergirl is surviving but is unable to really land anything in return. Kierczynska is really battering Wondergirl. She starts landing knees to a clearly dazed Wondergirl, who was hurt by elbows, and the referee finally steps in.

The Official Result

Martyna Kierczynska def. Nat Jaroonsak via TKO (Knees); R2, 1:24.

Muay Thai:
Luke Lessei vs. Eddie Abasolo

Round 1

Lessei eats some early leg kicks from Abasolo. Lessei strikes back with some of his own. Nice front kick from Lessei lands, although he then gets thrown down by Abasolo. Lessei eats two push kicks and then counters with a nice leg kick that sweeps his opponent. Lessei is able to go over the top with punches over the guard of Abasolo. Abasolo has some nice success late in the round, going to the body but is still eating shots. A Superman punch lands for Abasolo. A measured pace, but one that was in the favor of Lessei. 10-9 Lessei.

Round 2

Abasolo gets caught early in Round 2 with a right hook and goes down! Huge knockdown for Lessei. Abasolo is back up and eats a body kick. Lessei is on the attack, landing elbows on the inside and staying aggressive. Abasolo is surviving but is eating some big elbows. Nice uppercut by Lessei. A huge left hand stuns Lessei, who winds up falling down after a delay. We're evened up with knockdowns! A very exciting round. The round ends with Abasolo landing a nice left hand. 10-9 Lessei.

Round 3

Abasolo has a lot of confidence after the knockdown and it shows early in Round 3. Heavy leg kicks for Abasolo. Lessei lands a series of big right hands that hurt Abasolo, who slips away from the ropes and tries to answer back. A big uppercut lands for Lessei, who bloodies the nose of Abasolo. Lessei is just barely outpointing Abasolo throughout. The round ends with a right hand and head kick for Lessei landing before Abasolo throws wildly. 10-9 Lessei.

The Official Result

Luke Lessei def. Eddie Abasolo via Split Decision; R3, 3:00.

185-Pound MMA:
Hiroyuki Tetsuka vs. Abraao Amorim

Round 1

Tetsuka opens with a leg kick. Amorim is trying to find his range but is coming up short with his punches. A head kick misses for Tetsuka. Amorim goes for a head kick, but it is caught. Tetsuka secures a takedown. Tetsuka is in half guard but Amorim is largely stifling his foe from getting any punches off. Tetsuka eventually lands a few short elbows before transitioning to an armbar. The tap arrives just a few seconds before the round ends. Wow!

The Official Result

Hiroyuki Tetsuka def. Abraao Amorim via Submission (Armbar); R1, 4:57.

Muay Thai:
Liam Nolan vs. Nauzet Trujillo

Round 1

Nolan takes the center and throws a quick head kick. A straight left hand stings Trujillo. Nolan is in control early and fires a leg kick. Trujillo is trying to be patient but isn't able to land anything of note. Nolan is being deliberate, scoring with jabs and low kicks. 30 seconds left of a feeling-out round. Trujillo gets tripped up and eats a leg kick once he's back to his feet. The round ends with Nolan landing a spinning back elbow that hurts Trujillo. 10-9 Nolan.

Round 2

Trujillo comes forward, knowing he can't sit back. Nolan lands a nice straight left. Wow! A big left elbow for Trujillo knocks down Nolan. A big change in momentum. Trujillo stays aggressive and lands an elbow before Nolan clinches. They both fire punches, with Nolan landing a nice straight left. Halfway through the round. Nolan's face is bloodied. Trujillo corners Nolan and lands some solid punches. 10-8 Trujillo.

Round 3

Nolan is working his jab well to start the final round. Despite being bloodied, Nolan is back to being composed. Trujillo is throwing hard straight rights. Nolan goes for a jumping knee, and Trujillo counters. Nolan has a swollen eye that could become a factor. Trujillo misses a Superman punch. One minute left. Neither fighter has done much this round. Nolan misses a left hand. The fight ends with Nolan landing a leg kick and Trujillo circling. 10-9 Nolan but One doesn't do draws so it is likely a win for Trujillo, who was the only fighter that did damage.

The Official Result

Nauzet Trujillo def. Liam Nolan via Unanimous Decision; R3, 3:00.

125-Pound MMA:
Danial Williams vs. Lito Adiwang

Round 1

Both men are extremely quick on their feet. Adiwang jumps in and lands a left hook. Wow! A perfectly placed right hand drops Williams. Adiwang pounces on his foe, landing several knees. A takedown is stuffed, so Adiwang starts swinging wildly with punches instead. Williams eats several but isn't too hurt. Adiwang is able to trip Williams and get a takedown. The pace has slowed greatly on the ground, allowing Williams to recover. Adiwang is staying in control but isn't able to do any damage. Williams gets back to his feet with a few seconds left. The round expires after Adiwang lands a spinning back elbow. 10-9 Adiwang.

Round 2

Adiwang lands a back fist against an overextended Williams. Adiwang is able to find success on the outside. Nice body kick from Williams, who is keeping it competitive on the feet. Big right hand for Adiwang cracks Williams. They're largely trading a punch for a punch, with Adiwang landing the harder strikes. Not many combinations. A straight right lands for Adiwang. Williams is landing some nice leg kicks and pushes Adiwang back. Closer round, but Adiwang was still in control. 10-9 Adiwang.

Round 3

A lazy leg kick from Williams allows Adiwang to secure a takedown. Adiwang swings wildly and lands several knees to the head before settling into half guard. Williams isn't taking much damage and gets to the corner. Adiwang drags his opponent back down and gets to half guard again. Williams finally gets out with a minute left. Williams bucks off a takedown attempt and lands two nice body kicks. Adiwang swings wildly and misses. A big knee to the face lands for Williams, which wobbles Adiwang. Williams stole the round at the end but it's too little, too late. 10-9 Williams.

The Official Result

Lito Adiwang def. Danial Williams via Unanimous Decision; R3, 5:00.

Muay Thai:
Saemapetch Fairtex vs. Mohamed Younes Rabah

Round 1

Rabah opens up with a nice kick to the leg. Fairtex circles and blocks a head kick. A hard straight left hand stings Rabah, who is then knocked down by another left. Another 1-2 combo puts Rabah down again. Like clockwork, the third knockdown arrives after Fairtex unloads to the head and body. Rabah falls to the floor, and this fight is called off.

The Official Result

Saemapetch Fairtex def. Mohamed Younes Rabah via TKO (Punches); R1, 1:33.

Muay Thai World Championship:
Jonathan Haggerty vs. Felipe Lobo

Round 1

Haggerty scores with a low kick to start the fight. A high kick for the Brit misses, but a subsequent one lands. Lobo isn't getting much offense off. Haggerty with another low kick to the rear leg. A right hand lands for Lobo, but it is answered with a body kick by Haggerty. Lobo eats a right hand. Haggerty is comfortable and scoring at a distance. Lobo eating low kicks. Haggerty is backing up Lobo, who finally finds some success with a flurry of punches. Most are hitting the guard, though. Nice spinning back elbow by Haggerty. Lobo hurts Haggerty to the body and follows up with a series of punches that force the champion to take a knee. A huge finish for Lobo, who found a lot of success once he started throwing combinations. 10-8 Lobo.

Round 2

Lobo finds more success by going to the body early in the second frame. Haggerty gets aggressive and lands a right hand that hurts Lobo. A big left hook lands, and he starts swarming. Haggerty is going wild and landing punches, but Lobo hasn't gone down yet. Haggerty eats a right hand and is hurt himself. Both men land hooks. A spinning back elbow for Haggerty scores. A right hand stings Lobo, who then goes down after eating a left hook! Both men have now scored knockdowns. Haggerty is still on the offensive, as Lobo is still hurt. Lobo wraps up temporarily. Haggerty finds space and lands another spinning elbow. Lobo eats an uppercut with a minute left. Lobo starts firing back and lands a huge right hand, then finds success to the body. Big right hand for Haggerty lands, moving the head of Lobo back. Incredible round. Haggerty is forced to cover up as Lobo throws wildly and lands a series of punches. Haggerty answers with a huge combination of his own, landing damaging elbows as the round ends. 10-8 Haggerty.

Round 3

Haggerty opens with a push kick. Lobo lands a nice leg kick. Wow! A perfectly timed right hand from Haggerty sits down Lobo. The Brazilian gets back to his feet, but he's wobbly, and the fight is called off.

The Official Result

Jonathan Haggerty def. Felipe Lobo via TKO (Punch); R3, 0:45.