Hank Lundy held off a spirited effort by John Delperdang to win the UBF Lightweight Championship on Friday night in Cincinnati, Ohio. Lundy controlled the action in the early part of the fight, but began to tire around the sixth round. Delperdang started extremely slow and had problems solving Lundy's speed early in the fight. However, Delperdang found his rhythm in round six and had Lundy hurt in rounds eight and nine. Lundy was slowing down, but was able to draw on his experience and take back control in the championship rounds. Overall, it was a great action fight with a special appearance by Hank Lundy's friend, Cincinnati's own Adrien "The Problem" Broner.
After the fight Hank Lundy stated that he would be ready to go again in February, which just happens to be the month that Adrien Broner will make his homecoming to Cincinnati on a Showtime card.
The show stealer of the night had to go to MMA standout Chris Curtis who won via brutal TKO in the second round over Chris Maulding. Curtis was making his professional debut tonight and I can't wait to see him fight again.
UBF Lightweight Title
Hank Lundy def. John Delperdang via UD
118-110, 119-109 twice
Kevin Roundtree def Darren Johnson via TKO 3rd round
Trevir Ballinger - 126.2
Christopher Nelson def. Trevir Ballinger via majority decision (4 rounds)
Chris Curtis def. Marcus Maulding via TKO in round 2
Abdula Muhammad vs. Demonte Cherry
Fight Scratched - Cherry was a no show.
Subscribe to the Ringside Reporter
