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Kickboxing Bout:
Rade Opacic vs. Guto Inocente

Round 1

The first bout of the night features rising Serbian talent Opacic looking to get one back against well-traveled MMA veteran Inocente in a heavyweight kickboxing attraction. Olivier Coste is the referee. Both big men set up in orthodox stance and the Brazilian is the first to score with a pair of outside low kicks. Opacic counters the second with punches, running Inocente back into the ropes. Inocente touches with the jab, then another low kick. Opacic’s left calf already shows red, a minute into the fight. With a minute left, Opacic lands a high kick off Inocente’s guard, then smacks him with a hard left hook. Coste breaks up a clinch with 30 seconds left, and Opacic drops him with a pair of right hands immediately afterward.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-8 Opacic
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-8 Opacic
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-8 Opacic

Round 2

Inocente comes forward and clinches, driving Opacic to a ring corner. Coste breaks them up and Opacic lands an uppercut to the breadbasket. Coste has to separate the clinching fighters again. Inocente rocks Opacic badly with a straight right-left hook combo. Inocente is all over him, but Opacic does a good job of tying him up. Off a break, Inocente lands a spinning backfist. Opacic is hurt, but time runs out before Inocente can follow up.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Inocente
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Inocente
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Inocente

Round 3

The final round begins with Opacic landing a glancing high kick. Inocente counters with punches, and Opacic lands a front kick up the middle. A minute in, both heavyweights look tired, breathing heavily. Coste is getting a workout keeping the two from clinching. Opacic lands a sweeping hook, then just misses with a spinning back kick. Opacic stings Inocente with a pair of punches, sending him reeling into a corner, but Inocente ties him up and recovers. Both men swing away in the closing seconds, with neither man getting the better of it. The bell sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Opacic (29-27 Opacic)
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Opacic (29-27 Opacic)
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Opacic (29-27 Opacic)

The Official Result

Rade Opacic def. Guto Inocente via Unanimous Decision

Yong Hu vs. Sung Hoon Woo

Round 1

It’s China vs. Korea, as Hu and Woo kick off the evening’s MMA proceedings with a flyweight bout. Herb Dean draws his first referee assignment of the evening. Both are in orthodox stance and Woo is the man coming forward in the early going. They exchange punches in a blisteringly fast flurry, both men landing. Hu changes levels on the taller Woo, working for a takedown. Woo sprawls well in the corner, but Hu adjusts, picks him up over his shoulder and carries him across the ring, Matt Hughes-style. After the show, however, he fails to actually complete the takedown, as Woo lands on his feet. Hu lands a couple of hard punches, hurting Woo and staggering him. Hu tries for another takedown and the briefly hit the canvas, but Woo pops right back up. Two minutes left in the round and Woo is the one coming forward. He lands a one-two, but Hu counters with a much harder punch. Woo drops for a takedown and gets it, moving instantly to Hu’s back and locking up a rear-naked choke. Woo is patient, adjusting his grip, but Hu guts it out, escaping the choke, getting back to guard and then standing up. Seconds later there is a clash of heads, with Woo seeming to get the worse of it. He gets a moment to recover and they resume with under a minute left. Both men land strikes as the time expires on a wild back-and-forth round.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Hu
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Hu
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Hu

Round 2

Woo uses kicks early on to keep the stocky Hu at bay, but Hu wades in anyway and lands a left hook-right hook combo. A moment later, Hu shoots, drives through Woo’s hips and works for a takedown against the ropes. Woo uses an overhook to keep his feet, and as they break away from the ropes he jumps onto Hu’s back. Hu tries to scramble away, and succeeds for a moment, but Woo is relentless and gets back mount again, hauling Hu down in the middle of the ring. Woo tries a body triangle, then settles for both hooks as he works for another rear-naked choke. He can’t get it, and Hu spins out and jumps back to his feet. With under two minutes left in the frame, they’re back to exchanging punches, and while both men land their share, the difference in power is obviously in Hu’s favor. Woo gets a body lock near the ropes and works for a takedown. He doesn’t get it, but it’s Woo flurrying on the feet as the bell sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Woo
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Woo
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Woo

Round 3

Woo is the aggressor, marching forward behind his jab, right cross and a low kick as Hu gives ground and looks to counter. Both men are breathing with their mouths open, but still throwing plenty of volume. Hu takes the initiative, backing Woo up with a lead left. Woo stings Hu with a right kick to the body. Hu comes up short with a big left hook. With the round half over, Hu is swinging big and coming forward. Some of the shots are missing by a mile, but the ones that land, land big. Woo begins mixing in short, chopping kicks to Hu’s lead left leg. Woo throws his hands up in defiance and the two swing away in the final 15 seconds. The bell sounds and the crowd makes its appreciation heard.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Hu (29-28 Hu)
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Hu (29-28 Hu)
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Hu (29-28 Hu)

The Official Result

Yong Hu def. Sung Hoon Woo via Split Decision

Muay Thai Bout:
Martine Michieletto vs. Amber Kitchen

Round 1

Michieletto and Kitchen square off in a muay thai clash, with Watcharin Ramchanimpon the referee. Michieletto is southpaw, Kitchen orthodox. Within seconds, the two are swinging wildly in the pocket, and Kitchen lands several hard punches. Michieletto ties her up against the ropes. After the break, they are right back to exchanging at close range. Michieletto grabs a clinch and lands a knee to the ribs. Michieletto’s left cross lands hard. Kitchen throws a pair of punches and Michieletto nails her with another left. Kitchen with a teep up the middle. Michieletto scores yet again with the left cross. Kitchen catches a kick. Michieletto tries for a spinning back elbow off the caught kick, but Kitchen is all over it. They exchange punches right before the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Michieletto
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Kitchen
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Michieletto

Round 2

Kitchen comes out aggressive, swinging hard and back up Michieletto. She lands a flurry of punches, but eats a sharp counter left in return. They clinch and Michieletto throws a knee to the midsection. Kitchen answers with a knee that comes up just short of the Italian’s chin. Halfway through the round, both women are bleeding freely from the nose. Michieletto lands a hard body kick. Kitchen responds with one of her own. Michieletto throws a high kick that is blocked. They exchange punches in the pocket and Michieletto goes down, a slip or shove rather than a knockdown. She pops up and they keep throwing until the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Kitchen
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Michieletto
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Kitchen

Round 3

Kitchen lands a one-two. Michieletto with a low kick, then a body kick. Michieletto walks the Englishwoman down, throwing her right jab and left cross. She kicks and Kitchen catches it once again, throwing a punch as she lets go. Michieletto’s left is still finding its home on Kitchen’s face, but Kitchen is throwing back with both hands and landing more than her share. Michieletto lands a pair of hard punches upstairs. Kitchen throws a body kick that lands. Both women turn it up in the final minute, squaring up and exchanging punches until the bell. Three very close rounds, and this fight could go either way.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Michieletto (29-28 Michieletto)
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Michieletto (29-28 Michieletto)
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Michieletto (29-28 Michieletto)

The Official Result

Martine Michieletto def. Amber Kitchen via Unanimous Decision

Artem Belakh vs. Kwon Won Il

Round 1

Belakh and Kwon square off under the watchful eye of referee Herb Dean. The bantamweights are both in orthodox stance to start things off. Belakh lands a glancing one-two. Kwon responds with a pair of punches of his own. Belakh ducks under, drops levels and moves to the Korean’s back as he hauls him down. Belakh slaps on a body triangle immediately and Kwon is in all kinds of trouble already. Belakh locks on a rear-naked choke. Kwon defends, turning towards the Russian to alleviate the pressure, and Belakh abandons the choke. Belakh throws punches from back mount, boxing Kwon’s ears. Belakh tries for another choke, but Kwon peels the hands off. With two minutes left in the round, Kwon spins out of the body triangle and gets back up. Kwon sticks Belakh with a straight right and an uppercut to the body. Belakh comes forward looking to get inside, but Kwon shoves him off. Kwon’s left finds a home on the Russian’s body once again. Kwon lands a body kick just before the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Belakh
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Belakh
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Belakh

Round 2

Kwon goes right back to the body with a left hand. A moment later, he lands another digging left hook to the liver that hurts Belakh, who turns away and covers up. Kwon pursues, but Belakh recovers well enough to defend himself. Belakh is in pure defensive mode as Kwon marches him to the ropes and throws more punches. Belakh answers with a couple of punches. Kwon goes upstairs with a head kick that glances. Belakh snaps Kwon’s head back with a nice jab. Belakh lands a right cross, then ducks under and takes Kwon’s back standing. Kwon reverses him, however, and shoves Belakh into the ropes with a body lock. They disengage and go back to work in the middle of the ring. Kwon goes to the body again. Belakh grabs a clinch and knees up the middle. Kwon drops Belakh with a huge right hand! He follows up with punches, then knees Belakh to the head as he tries to stand. Belakh tumbles back down and covers up as Kwon stands over him and swarms with punches. Dean jumps in to save the Russian, and we have our first finish of the night.

The Official Result

Kwon Won Il def. Artem Belakh R2 3:57 via TKO (Punches)

Kickboxing Bout:
Nieky Holzken vs. Arian Sadikovic

Round 1

Holzken and Sadikovic meet in a catchweight kickboxing affair, with Olivier Coste set to oversee the proceedings. Both men are in orthodox stance. Holzken scores first with a pair of snappy kicks. Sadokovic takes the offensive, backing Holzken up and landing a hard left hook. Sadikovic with another left, followed by a right kick to the thigh. Sadikovic backs Holzken up to the ropes and throws a step-in knee to the midsection. Holzken is returning fire with punches, but seems a step behind through the first few minutes. Sadikovic comes forward with a glancing combo as the bell sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Sadikovic
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Sadikovic
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Sadikovic

Round 2

Holzken lands a one-two, then throws a jump knee that barely connects. Sadikovic connects with a lead left hook and a right cross. Holzken throws a body kick, steps in behind it and delivers a pair of punches upstairs. Sadikovic throws several punch combinations that are mostly met by Holzken’s high guard, but have an impact nonetheless. Sadikovic launches a jump knee against the ropes, then flurries with more punches. The bell sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Sadikovic
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Sadikovic
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Sadikovic

Round 3

Perhaps feeling some urgency, Holzken comes forward to start the final frame, throwing one-twos and calf kicks. Sadikovic tries a spinning hook kick. Sadikovic is throwing more, landing more and landing harder than Holzken, who is right there, but just not quite keeping up. Holzken uses a foot sweep to drop Sadikovic fron the clinch, drawing a warning from Coste. Once they are back on their feet, it’s Sadikovic coming forward with punches again until the bell.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Sadikovic (30-27 Sadikovic)
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Holzken (29-28 Sadikovic)
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Holzken (29-28 Sadikovic)

The Official Result

Arian Sadikovic def. Nieky Holzken via Unanimous Decision

Mansur Malachiev vs. Jeremy Miado

Round 1

The strawweights jump into action at the command of referee Herb Dean. It’s mostly hyperkinetic feints and footwork in the first few moments, until Malachiev shoots a double-leg takedown. He gets Miado down, but the Filipino scoots to the ropes and stands. Malachiev tries again, and this time he gets his man all the way to the canvas, settling into Miado’s full guard. Malachiev throws some short punches and elbows. Miado uses a knee shield and butterfly hook to try and push Malachiev off of him, but the Russian is wise to it and keeps top position. Miado springs back up a moment later, and they reset on their feet in the center of the ring. Miado throws a couple of jabs. Malachiev drops under one of them and drives Miado to the ground once again. Malachiev on top of the seated Miado in a corner of the ring, throws a knee to the head as Miado stands, then grabs a front headlock. Malachiev cinches up a D’Arce choke and rolls Miado over. Seconds later, the tap comes and Dean rescues Miado. Slick ground work from Mansur Malachiev.

The Official Result

Mansur Malachiev def. Jeremy Miado R1 4:31 via Submission (D'Arce Choke)

Kickboxing Bout:
Superbon Singha Mawynn vs. Tayfun Ozcan

Round 1

Superbon and Ozcan are next in a kickboxing match. Watcharin Ramchanimpon is the referee. Ozcan is all over Superbon early, throwing punches. Superbon is calm and collected against the ropes, and slides out the side. Superbon goes to work with kicks, chopping with right kicks to the thigh and push kicks up the middle. Ozcan returns fire with kicks of his own, but Superbon’s have much more apparent snap to them. Superbon mixes in switch kicks and high kicks, delivering a steady stream of shins to Ozcan. The bell rings to end Round 1.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Superbon
Edwin Ayala scores the round: 10-9 Superbon
J.L. Kirven scores the round: 10-9 Superbon

Round 2

Ozcan once again brings the pressure to start Round 2, but Superbon slows him down immediately with a high kick-body kick combination. They exchange body kicks in the center of the ring. Superbon steps forward, clinches and throws a knee up the gut. Superbon throws a pair of hooks punctuated by a leg kick. Ozcan comes forward and lands a right hook, and Superbon launches a left high kick that lands flush on Ozcan’s chin. Ozcan drops like a stone, completely unconscious. What a devastating finish by the Thai star.

The Official Result

Superbon Singha Mawynn def. Tayfun Ozcan R2 1:46 via KO (Head Kick)

Ilya Freymanov vs. Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg

Round 1

Herb Dean oversees the featherweight scrap between Freymanov and Zoltsetseg. They swing wildly right off the bat, with both men getting in their share of clean connects. Zoltsetseg lands with greater power, however, and drops the Russian within the first 30 seconds. He stacks Freymanov in the corner and rains down punches. Dean is looking on, but Freymanov blocks most of the punishment and stands back up. Zoltsetseg drags Freymanov back down and takes top position, but Freymanov looks for a leglock, using the ensuing scramble to get back up. Freymanov rocks Zoltsetseg with a knee and takes him down. He drops some massive elbows from top position and the Mongolian turns over. Freymanov locks up a rear-naked choke instantly and Zoltsetseg is tapping within seconds, putting an exclamation point on one of the wildest half-rounds of action you are likely to see all year.

The Official Result

Ilya Freymanov def. Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg R1 2:18 via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)

ONE Submission Grappling Title Fight:
Kade Ruotolo vs. Tommy Langaker

Round 1

The One Championship lightweight grappling belt is on the line as Langaker challenges the smaller Ruotolo twin, with the legendary Vitor “Shaolin” Ribeiro on assignment as the referee. The first takedown attempt is a snatch single by Ruotolo. Langaker counters with a front headlock and the champ bails. They pummel against the ropes and Ruotolo uses a lightning-quick trip to toss Langaker to the mat. Ruotolo is on top as Langaker pushes him up with a butterfly hook. Langaker rolls for a leg and sets up a heel hook. Ruotolo defends but Langaker adjusts, rolls through and scores a catch. They remain on the ground and Ruotolo settles on top again. They briefly end up in a leglock race position, and Ruotolo peels off. Langaker defends well, however, and Ruotolo can’t manage to score. Ruotolo stands over the supine Norwegian, who hooks Ruotolo’s left leg with his right arm. Ruotolo tries to stack Langaker and pass, but can’t get anywhere with it. With under four minutes to go, it’s still Langaker working off his back. Ruotolo gets a standing Achilles lock and is awarded a catch by the referee, tying the match at one apiece. He attempts to keep his momentum, working on the other leg, but Langaker powers through. Just past the two-minute mark, they end up in 50/50 position and Langaker looks for an Achilles lock, then possibly a calf slicer. Under a minute to go and this is still anyone’s match. Ruotolo works for a straight armbar in the final seconds, but can’t get it. The bell sounds on a sensational 10 minutes of jiu-jitsu.

Sherdog Scores

Ben Duffy scores the match for Langaker
Edwin Ayala scores the match for Langaker
J.L. Kirven scores the match for Ruotolo

The Official Result

Kade Ruotolo def. Tommy Langaker via Unanimous Decision

ONE Muay Thai Title Bout:
Regian Eersel vs. Dmitry Menshikov

Round 1

The final fight of the night comes at 170 pounds, in a muay thai championship collision between “The Immortal” Eersel (60-4, 27 KOs) and Russian challenger Menshikov (27-2, 19 KOs). While the 25-year-old from Prokopyevsk has strung together 11 straight wins in kickboxing, Eersel has won…many more in a row, with the latter never tasting defeat in the One ring or cage after a number of bouts in KB and muay thai. The main event commences as the fighters intensely tap their gloves together in front of referee Olivier Coste, and it’s on with the show. Menshikov moves to the center of the ring and immediately walks into two low kicks and a double jab. Menshikov fires back with two slapping kicks down low in response, and the two men unload with huge punches that both roll with as the crowd in Lumpinee Stadium gasps. Eersel steps in with a body kick that he pulls back at the last second, drawing Menshikov’s guard down just a small amount. “The Immortal,” sensing an opening up top while his own leg is still in the air, wings a blazing fast left hook that collides square into the temple of the challenger. The perfectly placed blow sends the Russian collapsing to the mat, and he is in a daze when he lands. Coste starts the count, and Menshikov returns to his feet when Coste reaches three. As Menshikov is wobbling around like a defeated fighter from Mortal Kombat about to receive a Fatality move, Coste sees that Menshikov’s eyes are looking in all directions but his. Coste waves off the match, and Menshikov protests but practically topples over, and Coste has to grab hold of him and walk him to his corner to keep him upright. The two-sport champ has done it again, recording a speedy knockout and earning his first Round 1 finish on the One roster. All smiles, Eersel informs commentator Mitch Chilson in his post-fight interview that he plans on defending his kickboxing title next, and plans on defending five times for the glory and 10 times for the legacy. Chilson screams a post-fight bonus into Eersel’s face, and the knockout and $50,000 award put a cap on an exciting event in Thailand. The promotion’s next big event will take place in July back in Singapore, and we will be here for it. We hope you are too.

The Official Result

Regian Eersel def. Dmitry Menshikov R1 0:46 via KO (Punch)