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SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2009
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MERMAID EVENT CENTER - MOUNDS VIEW, MN
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BLUE CORNER
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RED CORNER
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AMATEUR MUAY THAI
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FERNANDO AGUILAR
1-0
Fort Worth, TX
142 lbs.
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VS
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LEO LAR
1-2
Brooklyn Center, MN
142 lbs.
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This fight started off with hard slapping kicks and punches from Aguilar. Both fighters were in good condition as the fight progressed. Lor began to display more technical Muay Thai in the clinches and with knee strikes. However both fighters' clinches were clean with the knee strikes solid and clear. In the end it was Aguilar with more hands and kicks that won the split decision.
Winner: Fernando Aguilar by Split Decision: 30-27, 28-29, 30-27.
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AMATEUR KICKBOXING
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MATT HUNTER
3-0
Minneapolis, MN
150 lbs.
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VS
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ADAM PATNEAUDE
3-2
Cambridge, MN
150 lbs.
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This was a classic fast paced 3 round amateur fight. The fighters came out very busy and determined to put the other down. Patneaude seemed to be the dominate driver of the fight with ring control and hard hits, however it was Hunter that had more poise and scored more shots for the win.
Winner: Matt Hunter by Split Decision: 30-27, 29-28, 28-30.
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AMATEUR MUAY THAI
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MARIO MARTINEZ
2-0
Fort Worth, TX
135 lbs.
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VS
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SEAN PAULSON
1-1
Brooklyn Park, MN
135 lbs.
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First round was controlled by Martinez with slapping punches, leg kicks and body shots he was the initiator and landed lots of punches. Round 2 was closer, however it was Martinez with the more damaging punches and all around control. Round 3 goes to Paulson as Martinez seemed to slow down and Paulson found his groove making Martinez miss with timing and movement. Paulson looked great and put it all together to finish strong, but too little too late.
Winner: Mario Martinez by Unanimous: 30-27, 29-28, 29-28.
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AMATEUR KICKBOXING - WARRIORS U.S. TITLE FIGHT
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HECTOR OROZCO
1-1
New Hope, MN
165 lbs.
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VS
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CODY RUNQUIST
5-3/2
Aurora, MN
165 lbs.
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1st round It seemed as if Runquist was not fully warmed or ready to fight and entered the ring a little too casual. Orozco came out smoking and landed several punches that dropped Runquist for the first 8 count. He was a little shaky during the count but gained his composure and resumed the fight. Orozco again landed several punches following with a hard slapping roundhouse kick to the neck and jaw that dropped Runquist for the second time. With the heart and spirit of a fighter Runquist rose to fight but when referee Ralph Lee saw how unsteady he was he waved the fight to a close.
Winner: Hector Orozco by TKO At 1:11 of round ?
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INTERMISSION
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PRO MUAY THAI
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TROY HILL
0-2
Hinckley, MN
165 lbs.
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VS
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ADAM MORIN
1-0
Blaine, MN
160 lbs.
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Both fighters began with respect for each other, cautiously feeling each other out as pros do. Hill initiated some wild kicks and really showed the style and aggression of an MMA fighter while Morin kept his Muay Thai poise and strong stance while waiting for his opportunity. That opportunity came early in the second round. Morin landed a crushing leg kick after several well placed leg kicks. Hill showed the damage by limping and grimacing. Morin seized the moment and rushed in for a clinch. He then delivered several knee strikes to the same damaged leg of Hill. At this point Referee Ralph Lee waved the fight over and Hill had to be helped out of the ring.
Winner: Adam Morin by TKO at 47 seconds of round 2.
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MAIN EVENT: PRO MUAY THAI
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NATHAN BAGBY
3-2
Fort Worth, TX
170 lbs.
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VS
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DAVE MORIN
1-0
Blaine, MN
170 lbs.
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Early in the fight Bagby looked more the experienced Muay Thai fighter with his good stance, calm and poise. Morin was more the straight forward brawler type. In the first round, it was Morin's strength that overcame Bagby with a roundhouse kick to the ribs. It didn't appear the kick was that hard, however Bagby had to take a knee for an 8 count. In round 2, Morin tried to build upon the damage to Bagby's ribs with heavy shots of punches and kicks. Bagby survived the round. In round 3 things began to slow down because Bagby finally landed some effective shots and both fighters grew cautious. But it was still Morin that won the round. In round 4 Babgy figured out his game plan and was able to counter Morin with better timing, stance, and patience. Round 5 was the best round for both fighters and for the crowd. The round was more technical and even. Both fighters landed leg kicks, punches and knees from the clinch but again it was Morin's strength that came out on top.
Winner: David Morin by Unanimous decision: 40-45, 49-46 and 50-45, 45-49.
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