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GDL 77:Hansson VS Sitsongrit PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Mwekassa (ranked 3522 p4p, 2219 weight class) and Ryan Henderson (ranked 380 p4p, 248 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Mwekassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Henderson !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mwekassa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Mwekassa throws a good cross that connects.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and Mwekassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mwekassa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mwekassa tries to get out of the position.
Henderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mwekassa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mwekassa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson stops Mwekassa from standing up.
Henderson chips away with some ground and pound.
Henderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mwekassa's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson with a nice head shot there.
Mwekassa is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Mwekassa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Henderson works over Mwekassa with some ground and pound from guard.
Mwekassa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Henderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mwekassa keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Mwekassa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mwekassa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Mwekassa.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mwekassa has wrist control.
Henderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Henderson stands up over Mwekassa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mwekassa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mwekassa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Mwekassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Mwekassa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henderson under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mwekassa throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson tries to bum rush Mwekassa with a series of wild strikes but Mwekassa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Henderson lands.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Mwekassa's head but Mwekassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mwekassa misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mwekassa manages to avoid it.
Mwekassa misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson cracks Mwekassa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Henderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Mwekassa saw that one coming.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mwekassa.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mwekassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Henderson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mwekassa ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mwekassa lands a nice hook to Henderson 's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson darts in looking for a takedown but Mwekassa gets double underhooks and turns Henderson into the cage.
Henderson misses with a right hand
and Mwekassa counters with a straight right hand.
Henderson misses with a left hand
and Mwekassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henderson misses with a left hand
and Mwekassa counters with a straight right hand.
Mwekassa scores with a punch to the head.
Henderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Mwekassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mwekassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Maximus Mwekassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Henderson .
Mwekassa ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Mwekassa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mwekassa is just out of range.
Mwekassa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee calls for Henderson to work.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Henderson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mwekassa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maximus Mwekassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Mwekassa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Henderson goes for a double leg but Mwekassa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mwekassa continues to drive forward.
Mwekassa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Mwekassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mwekassa scores with a hook to the body. Henderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maximus Mwekassa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mwekassa connects with a high kick.
Henderson lands a jab.
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mwekassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mwekassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson .
Henderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mwekassa as he jumps to the side.
Mwekassa throws a counter high kick but Henderson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Henderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maximus Mwekassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Henderson .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
Mwekassa is looking to counter punch.
Mwekassa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Henderson .
Henderson blocks a head kick by Mwekassa.
Mwekassa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson throws a hook but Mwekassa avoids it easily.
Mwekassa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mwekassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson .
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mwekassa.
Henderson throws the left hand but Mwekassa avoids the punch easily.
Mwekassa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mwekassa lands a nice hook to Henderson 's body. Henderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mwekassa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mwekassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Henderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Henderson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mwekassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Mwekassa counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mwekassa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Henderson darts in looking for a takedown but Mwekassa gets double underhooks and turns Henderson into the cage.
Mwekassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Henderson .
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mwekassa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 Henderson is rocked!
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mwekassa finish him?
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Mwekassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Mwekassa moved out of range.
Henderson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mwekassa misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Mwekassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mwekassa to the ground. Henderson is now in Mwekassa's guard.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson trying to control but Mwekassa is working from the bottom.
Mwekassa working a defensive guard here.
Henderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Henderson won't allow Mwekassa to get back to his feet.
Mwekassa is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Henderson lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson works over Mwekassa with some ground and pound from guard.
Mwekassa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.
Henderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Henderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Mwekassa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No joy there for Henderson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mwekassa tries to land a front kick but Henderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mwekassa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henderson looking to score a takedown here. Mwekassa is defending well but Henderson drives through and ends up in Mwekassa's guard.
Mwekassa keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Mwekassa trying to keep a closed guard but Henderson is proving a slippery customer.
Mwekassa working a defensive guard but Henderson passes into half guard.
Mwekassa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Mwekassa's hands, connecting with Mwekassa's forehead.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mwekassa tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Mwekassa's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is pressing down on Mwekassa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mwekassa is holding on for now.
Henderson working the head and body with strikes.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mwekassa keeps working.
Henderson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Mwekassa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson drops an elbow to the side of Mwekassa's head.
Henderson winds up and cracks Mwekassa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
 Mwekassa is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Mwekassa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mwekassa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Henderson lands strikes from half guard.
Henderson is pressing down on Mwekassa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mwekassa is holding on for now.
Henderson scores with a big shot! Mwekassa's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mwekassa! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Henderson !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grey Ape (ranked 1780 p4p, 3761 weight class) and Ludwig Von Mises (ranked 238 p4p, 461 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Von Mises!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Mises lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Mises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ape has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Mises takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Mises looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Mises is looking to chop away at Ape's legs.
Ape throwing a counter right hand but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Ape throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape takes one on the button.
Ape tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Mises throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ape. Von Mises does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ape takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ape misses with an uppercut. Von Mises saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Mises.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Von Mises checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ape moves in looking to clinch but Von Mises pushes him off.
Von Mises misses with a body kick.
Ape swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape throws a series of punches but Von Mises moves out of range.
Ape moves out of range as Von Mises throws a body kick.
Ape misses with a hook
and Von Mises makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ape blocks a head kick by Von Mises.
A good leg kick by Von Mises.
We've been told by Ape's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A leg kick checked by Von Mises.
Von Mises moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ape keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Von Mises tries to keep at a distance but Ape has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Mises throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apes head.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Mises.
Von Mises fails to pull guard.
Von Mises is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ape to keep the fight standing.
Ape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises is trying to pull guard but Ape turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Von Mises.
Von Mises tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ape smiles and moves away.
Ape moves out of range of the body kick from Von Mises.
Ape looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ape walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Mises with a nice calf kick.
Von Mises lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ape connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Mises throws a head kick but Ape moves out of range.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ape misses with a wild body shot.
Von Mises only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ape checks a low kick from Von Mises.
Von Mises feints and then cracks Ape's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ape down.
Ape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Mises decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape stopping the sweep attempt from Von Mises.
Ape wanted to stand there but Von Mises had control of the position.
Von Mises escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ape gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Mises working for a triangle but Ape defends it easily.
Von Mises is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ape rolls with it to try and escape but Von Mises cranks on the arm and Ape is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Von Mises!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ludwig Von Mises thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Lavin (ranked 4753 p4p, 5002 weight class) and Venom Killer Jr (ranked 562 p4p, 581 weight class). Lavin comes to the cage accompanied by You Don't Know. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Lavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Venom Killer Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavin gets the takedown into side control.
Lavin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Killer Jr to see if he's OK.
Killer Jr tries to bench press Lavin off him but Lavin keeps the position.
Lavin cracks Killer Jr with a big elbow.
Killer Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Killer Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Killer Jr wants to take a breather but Lavin is having none of it.
Lavin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lavin is trying is best to control the position here.
Killer Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Lavin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavin is holding on to half guard well.
Killer Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer Jr seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lavin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Venom Killer Jr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Duran (ranked 6124 p4p, 23868 weight class) and Sky Genie (ranked 608 p4p, 695 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sky Genie!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Genie pinned against the cage. Genie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duran scores with a jab.
Genie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Genie has Duran up against the cage in a clinch.
Genie misses with a punch on the inside.
Genie is looking to break free of the clinch but Duran has double underhooks.
Duran jumps guard but Genie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Duran breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duran is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Genie is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Duran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Genie is trying to push Duran away but Duran has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duran is trying to drag Genie to the mat but Genie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duran prevents Genie from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran breaks the clinch.
Genie tries to clinch but Duran moves out of range.
Genie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Genie wants it to stay on the feet.
Duran shoots for a double leg takedown but Genie sprawls well. He's pushed Duran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duran tries to keep at a distance but Genie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Duran is breathing heavily.
Genie gets back to half guard.
Genie throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Genie tries to roll over but Duran keeps him under control.
Duran blocks the strikes from Genie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genie gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Genie trying to strike off his back.
Genie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Genie trying to strike off his back.
Genie trying to strike off his back.
Genie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Genie tries to strike from the bottom.
Duran wants to control from the top but Genie keeps moving.
Genie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Genie instigates a clinch.
Genie breaks from the clinch.
Genie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Genie gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genie is trying to force a seperation but Duran has the dominant position.
Genie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Duran.
Genie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Genie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Genie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Genie has Duran up against the cage in a clinch.
Duran wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Genie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Genie lands with a left to the head.
Genie swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Genie is looking to break free of the clinch but Duran has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genie.
Genie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Genie throws a punch but it's blocked by Duran.
A head punch on the inside from Genie fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Genie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duran.
Genie swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Genie's efforts to push away.
Genie swings wildly with an uppercut but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Genie to keep the fight standing.
Genie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sky Genie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Genie tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duran jumps guard and drags Genie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Genie scoring with some ground and pound.
Duran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Genie landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Genie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duran wants to sweep here but Genie controlling him for the moment.
Duran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Genie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Genie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Genie throwing strikes from guard but Duran blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genie throws a big right hand that misses.
Genie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Genie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Genie with a nice head shot there.
Genie is looking to work some ground and pound but Duran has wrist control.
Genie stands up over Duran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Genie lands a couple of digs.
Genie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Genie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Genie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duran can't keep his opponent in guard - Genie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Genie.
Duran preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran wants to control but Genie is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Genie lands a nice short elbow.
Genie working Duran over with strikes.
Duran is trying to stand up here but Genie is controlling him well.
Genie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Genie prevents Duran from improving his position.
Duran is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Genie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Genie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duran wants to improve his position but Genie is controlling well.
Genie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Genie lands with a punch from half guard.
Duran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Genie.
Genie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Duran controlling the position well.
Sky Genie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Genie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Genie.
Genie working Duran over with strikes.
Duran trying to hold on to Genie's head to control him but Genie postures up.
Duran flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Duran taking some punishment here, with Genie in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Genie working over Duran with some ground and pound. Duran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Genie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Duran on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duran.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Genie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Genie chips away with some ground and pound.
Genie with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Genie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Genie postures up in Duran's guard and throws a big left but Duran blocks it.
Genie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Genie being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sky Genie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Duran has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duran.
Duran misses with a head kick.
Sky Genie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genie has closed the distance and engaged Duran in a clinch.
Duran looking to stall.
Genie misses with a punch on the inside.
Genie blocks an uppercut.
Genie misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Genie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sky Genie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Genie closes the distance and clinches.
Genie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duran goes for a takedown attempt but Genie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Duran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genie takes the fight into the clinch.
Genie throws a punch but it's blocked by Duran.
Genie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duran decides to pull guard.
Genie chips away with some ground and pound.
Genie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Genie is one step ahead there.
Genie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duran's head.
Genie lands a couple of digs.
Genie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duran controls Genie momentarily but Genie frees himself.
Genie landing with the ground and pound.
Duran can't keep his opponent in guard - Genie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Genie is thwarting Duran's attempts to control the position.
Duran has hold of Genie's hands but Genie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Genie slips a nice elbow through Duran's hands, connecting with Duran's forehead.
Duran regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Genie.
Duran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genie throws an elbow that misses. Duran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Genie's guard. Nice move by Duran!
Duran looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Genie striking off his back but it's not causing Duran any problems.
Duran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Genie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Genie throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Duran trying to control the position from guard on top but Genie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran trying to stand up but can't free himself from Genie's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genie keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Genie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Genie lands a good elbow from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Genie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genie clinches up against the cage.
Genie tries to break the clinch but Duran is controlling the position.
Genie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duran has him pressed against the cage.
Duran slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duran wants the takedown. Genie is fighting it off but Duran persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Genie's guard against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sky Genie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Genie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sky Genie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaryd Lund (ranked 24676 p4p, 6746 weight class) and Matthew Start (ranked 618 p4p, 593 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaryd Lund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Start!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lund tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Start defends well and Lund ends up having to push Start into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Start feints the counter takedown.
Start stalling the fight.
Lund tries to pull guard but Start holds him up against the cage and eventually Lund drops back down to his feet.
Start effectively controlling the action here.
Start content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lund looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaryd Lund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lund takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lund is breathing heavily.
Lund gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Start.
Start lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Start pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Start takes a swing at Lund's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Start dives in and scores a takedown into Lund's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Start slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lund is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Start controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Start postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Start showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Start stands and throws Lund's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lund might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lund prevents Start from improving position.
Start scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Start in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lund manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lund wants to get back to full guard.
Lund is working hard here to advance position.
Lund is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Start pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Start lands strikes from half guard.
Start stalling.
Start working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lund trying to control but Start postures up.
Start takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Start is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lund has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lund wants to improve his position but Start is controlling well.
Start landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Start is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lund doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Start.
Start is trying to control the action in half guard but Lund is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Start dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Start looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Start is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Start works his foot free and advances to mount.
Start controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Start working the ground and pound effectively.
Lund takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Start lands a big elbow.
Start is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Start can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lund is looking to escape.
Start working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Start trying to control but Lund is having none of it.
Lund is trying desperately to improve position.
Start content just to control the position here.
Start lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lund is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Start tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Start scoring with strikes but Lund is staying in there.
Start breaks from Lund's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Start swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lund is now in Start's guard. A big mistake from Start there, giving up the dominant position!
Start wants to sweep but no luck.
Start trying to keep a closed guard but Lund is proving a slippery customer.
Start keeping moving, preventing Lund from controlling successfully.
Start trying to keep a closed guard but Lund is proving a slippery customer.
Start bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lund's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Start postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lund looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Start trying to control the position from guard on top but Lund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lund has his foot on Start's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Start works his way back into a safe position though.
Start sitting in guard here, content to control.
Start's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Start with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Start seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Start keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lund's head.
Start has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Start controls from within his opponent's guard.
Start trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Start showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Start shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lund is trying to defend but Start finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Start is keen to just control but Lund is a slippery customer.
Lund is looking to improve his position.
Start is keen to just control but Lund is a slippery customer.
Lund looking for submissions off his back.
Lund is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Start lands strikes from half guard.
Matthew Start has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Start seems content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Start prevents Lund from improving his position.
Start prevents Lund from standing back up.
Start keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Start is pressing down on Lund's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lund is holding on for now.
Start is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lund doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Start counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaryd Lund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Start keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lund.
Lund blocks a jab.
Lund tries to score a power double leg takedown but Start sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lund somewhat.
We've been informed that Start has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaryd Lund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Start connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lund momentarily.
Start feints and as Lund raises his hands in defense, Start changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Start trying to control but Lund is working from the bottom.
Start stays in close to Lund's body and controls the position.
Lund keeping full guard, as Start tries to pass.
Matthew Start is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Start is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Start doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Start manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Start controlling from the top position.
Jaryd Lund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Start looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Start comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Start has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Start!
Matthew Start decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Jaryd Lund spoke after the fight, saying 'Just wasn't my day today, Gunna work hard and get back in the Octagon as soon as possible.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor Royale (ranked 3549 p4p, 3100 weight class) and Van Der Veer Jr (ranked 432 p4p, 394 weight class). Van Der Veer Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Royale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Der Veer Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Der Veer Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Royale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Van Der Veer Jr has been cut.
Royale lands a head kick. Der Veer Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Royale stuffs the takedown.
Der Veer Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Royale is fending him off so far but Der Veer Jr persists. Nope, Royale circles away and we're back to standing.
Der Veer Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Royale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Connor Royale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Der Veer Jr.
No joy there for Royale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Royale clinches up against the cage.
Der Veer Jr looking for a takedown.
Der Veer Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Royale gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Der Veer Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Royale pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Royale lands a leg kick that knocks Der Veer Jr off balance momentarily.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Der Veer Jr moves out of range easily.
Der Veer Jr has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale looks to land a combination but Der Veer Jr avoids it well.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Der Veer Jr.
A punch combination from Royale misses.
Royale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Der Veer Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Royale drops Der Veer Jr with a beautiful combination! Der Veer Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Royale is looking for the KO!
Der Veer Jr is rocked!
Royale steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Der Veer Jr is out on his feet! Royale sets himself and nearly takes Der Veer Jr's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Connor Royale!
Connor Royale took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winks (ranked 2020 p4p, 1439 weight class) and Patrick River (ranked 260 p4p, 187 weight class). River has chosen Pantera - Walk as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick River!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winks.
Winks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
River moves away from the strike by Winks.
River lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winks is defended easily by River.
Crunch! Winks slams his shin into River's torso.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Winks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from River - the referee stops the clock and Winks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says River. Winks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from River misses.
Winks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Winks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Winks throws an off balance right hand
and River counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winks's knee momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 It looks like Harry Winks has been cut.
River looks to land a combination but Winks avoids it well.
Winks throws a leg kick
and Winks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winks moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Winks's shoulder, as Winks tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Winks as he connects with a hook.
River dips to his left and cracks Winks with an uppercut!
Winks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Winks misses its intended target.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but Winks steps away.
River needs to keep his hands up - Winks had a free shot at his head there.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
River misses with a takedown
and Winks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from River.
Winks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winks throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Winks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and River releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Winks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. River manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winks tries to score a power double leg takedown but River sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winks somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winks looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Winks fails with the takedown
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River throws a low kick but Winks avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from River misses.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
River closes the distance and pushes Winks back into the cage.
River lands a shot to the body.
Winks pressing his opponent against the cage.
River lands a shot to the body.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River misses with the head strike.
Winks misses with a body punch.
Winks tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Winks lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Winks uses good head movement to avoid it.
River is trying to pull guard but Winks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River jumps into guard, dragging Winks to the mat.
River wants to sweep here but Winks controlling him for the moment.
Winks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winks is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River looking for a guillotine here but Winks defends easily.
Winks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Winks trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick River dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Winks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Winks off balance momentarily.
Winks swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
Winks tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River looks to land a combination but Winks avoids it well.
Winks scores with a push kick.
Harry Winks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winks looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
River lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winks fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for River.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left and a right from Winks both land. Nice combination.
River misses with a head kick.
River takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.
Winks throws a leg kick that is checked
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Winks.
River misses with a kick to the body
and Winks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Winks is predictable there
and River counters with a straight that turns Winks's legs to rubber! River pushes forward with more strikes and Winks goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick River!
A victorious Patrick River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Wright (ranked 494 p4p, 1566 weight class) and Batang Kock (ranked 66 p4p, 179 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wright might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Come out to play . Cleon Wright could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Batang Kock's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cleon Wright !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Batang Kock!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kock misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wright checks a leg kick.
Kock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kock throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Kock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
Nice cross by Kock.
Wright staying out of range there.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kock counters with a three punch combo that has Wright backing up. Wright nods at Kock to acknowledge the strikes.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright moves forwards but Kock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kock misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright slips under a jab from Kock.
Kock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kock.
Wright takes one on the button.
Kock tests Wright 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kock might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Kock.
Kock motions for Wright to come forward. Kock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Kock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kock connects with a jab.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Wright has been working on his boxing with his coaches at - Is It Avatary Enough? in the buildup to the fight.
That kick from Kock tenderised Wright 's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright throws a nice head kick!
Kock walks into a left hand.
Kock staying out of range there.
Kock counters with a body kick.
A left lands for Wright .
Kock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kock at a distance.
Kock cracks Wright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Kock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kock cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kock throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Kock flicks out a counter leg kick but Wright steps away.
Some wild striking there from Kock.
Wright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kock with a jab.
Kock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Wright .
Kock misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Wright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kock.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kock misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a one-two to the body.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock slips under a jab from Wright .
Kock misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wright had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big left from Kock misses.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock avoids the head kick by Wright .
Kock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Kock tries to work over Wright 's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Wright staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wright .
A cross from Kock lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Kock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kock looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Kock missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Kock throws a leg kick
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice cross by Wright .
Wright looks to land a combination. Kock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A low kick from Kock is predictable there
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kock throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot lands for Kock.
Wright slips a jab from Kock.
Kock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wright might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright avoids the head kick by Kock.
Wright is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Kock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Kock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Kock misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Kock missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock throws a sloppy body shot
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kock takes a swing at Wright 's ribcage but misses.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kock swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright cracks Kock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kock.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Wright 's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Kock scores with a nice right hand.
Kock throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kock misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kock misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Wright 's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock punishes Wright 's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright . Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kock throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wright lands with a slapping head kick.
Kock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wright is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wright at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright .
Wright slips a jab from Kock.
Kock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright throws a quick counter head kick but Kock was just out of range.
Kock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wright counters with a two punch combo.
Kock misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kock is rocked!
Wright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Wright looks to land a combination but Kock avoids it well.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
Kock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Wright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wright slips under a jab.
A big left from Kock misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that second round.
That's time! Wright 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Kock misses.
Nice defenses there by Kock.
Nice defenses there by Wright .
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Kock misses with the combination.
Wright looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kock.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Kock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Wright is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wright ducks right into an uppercut from Kock.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Kock.
Kock misses with a looping left.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kock thuds his right hand into Wright 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wright misses with a hook. Kock ducked under it nicely.
Kock throws a counter combo.
Kock scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock throws a right hand that misses
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kock misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Kock misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Kock lands the left hand.
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Kock fails to land with a series of punches.
Kock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kock scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Kock.
Wright moves out of range as Kock throws a body kick.
Kock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kock misses with a straight left.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Some wild striking there from Wright .
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Kock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright looks to land a combination but Kock avoids it well.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock throws a lazy head kick
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright scores with a jab.
Kock just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright works Kock's body with a nice hook.
Wright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright .
Kock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Batang Kock just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wright slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright . Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Kock.
Kock tries to land a front kick but Wright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kock misses with a wild body shot.
Wright looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kock throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock looks to throw the jab but Wright is out of range.
Kock takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright . Kock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
A big right from Kock misses.
Kock looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Kock misses with an uppercut.
Kock misses with a double jab.
Wright walks into a straight right hand from Kock.
Kock lands with a hook. Wright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wright throws a head kick that misses
and Kock counters with a straight right hand.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock scores with a jab to the body.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kock.
Kock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Kock avoids the body shot from Wright .
Kock misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Kock tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Wright was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wright misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright 's head backwards.
Kock misses with a looping left.
Kock avoids the head kick by Wright .
Kock feints a counter leg kick.
Kock works Wright 's body with a nice hook.
Wright moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Kock throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Kock lands a jab to the head.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kock misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright cracks Kock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kock throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Wright is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kock.
Wright sizes up Kock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Wright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright . That did some damage!
Kock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Kock ducks down to avoid it.
Kock misses with a lunging right hand
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Kock dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kock looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Kock misses.
Kock dodges the punch combination from Wright .
Despite the aggression on Kock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kock throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock throws a series of punches but Wright avoids them all with ease.
Kock misses with a hook to the body
and Kock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Kock does it's job there.
Kock throws a hook to the side of Wright 's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Nice defenses there by Wright .
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Wright 's corner calls for a 1-2. Wright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kock misses with a straight right.
Wright lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wright slips under a jab from Kock.
Wright lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright moves forwards but Kock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright moves away from the strike by Kock.
Wright avoids the body shot from Kock.
Kock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Wright misses the target.
Kock misses with a straight right.
Wright is looking to counter punch.
Wright moves out of range as Kock strikes.
Kock throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright .
Kock misses with a low kick as Wright jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock ducks under a wild hook from Wright .
Kock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wright blocks it well.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Wright 's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Wright throws a head kick that Kock semi-blocks.
Wright gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kock.
Kock throws a right hand that misses
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock cracks Wright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright lands with a hook. Kock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Kock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cleon Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock blocks a head kick by Wright .
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Wright backing away here, and Kock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kock moves away.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Kock looks to move away, Wright throws a big counter combo but Kock just gets out of the way.
Kock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright .
Wright looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Batang Kock.
Well Kock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
Batang Kock is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Cleon Wright had this to say: 'Hats off to mikie best manager in the game this can crusher is a bum im retiring cause ive got no chin in abit '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anders Hansson (ranked 461 p4p, 744 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 56 p4p, 92 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Hansson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hansson.
Hansson misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anders Hansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansson throws a sloppy head kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Hansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Hansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hansson looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Hansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Hansson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hansson. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Hansson connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit motions for Hansson to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hansson's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hansson finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Hansson lands with a kick to the temple. Sitsongrit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Hansson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hansson tries to avoid it.
Hansson throws a good cross that connects.
Hansson misses with a head kick.
Hansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hansson moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hansson moves away.
Hansson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Hansson strikes.
Hansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hansson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hansson!
Hansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hansson throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Hansson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Hansson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hansson throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hansson moves away.
Hansson throws a head kick that misses.
Hansson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Hansson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hansson.
Hansson misses with a head kick.
Hansson stalks Sitsongrit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sitsongrit's face. Sitsongrit staggers backwards, shaken.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Hansson takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Hansson as he checks the leg kick.
Hansson misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Hansson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Hansson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hansson throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Hansson misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Hansson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Hansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hansson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hansson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Hansson is out of range.
It appears Hansson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansson lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hansson's head backwards.
Hansson lands a front kick.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hansson manages to avoid it.
Hansson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Hansson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hansson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hansson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Hansson's shoulder, as Hansson tries to avoid the shot.
Hansson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Hansson.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hansson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hansson misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Hansson moved out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hansson lands with a right hand.
Hansson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anders Hansson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Hansson moves out of range.
Hansson is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Hansson moves out of range.
Hansson throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansson.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Hansson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hansson.
Hansson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Hansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansson presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hansson misses with a punch to the body.
Hansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hansson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Hansson.
Hansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Hansson moved out of range nicely.
Hansson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Hansson misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Hansson is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit cracks Hansson with an open hand slap.
Hansson throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Hansson scores with a jab to the head.
Hansson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hansson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Hansson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Hansson's head back.
Hansson misses with a straight left.
Hansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansson looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Hansson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hansson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hansson in his tracks.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Hansson moved out of range nicely.
Hansson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Hansson moved out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Hansson moved out of range nicely.
Hansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hansson throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Hansson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Hansson moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hansson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHansson.
Hansson lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Hansson's leg but Hansson calmly moves out of range.
Hansson cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Hansson defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hansson.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Hansson moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
A jab from Hansson finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Hansson is just out of range.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hansson avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Hansson throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Hansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hansson's head.
Anders Hansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hansson misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Hansson checks it.
Hansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Hansson.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hansson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hansson avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hansson counters with a nice body kick.
Hansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hansson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hansson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Hansson misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hansson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hansson throws a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Hansson.
Hansson swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Hansson throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Hansson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hansson.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Hansson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hansson is looking to counter punch.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Hansson's shoulder, as Hansson tries to avoid the shot.
Hansson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Hansson throws a body kick.
Hansson throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hansson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hansson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Hansson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Hansson scores with a head kick. Sitsongrit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Hansson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hansson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hansson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hansson tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Hansson slips the punch.
Hansson misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hansson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hansson tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hansson.
Hansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Hansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Hansson.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hansson throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson misses with an uppercut.
Hansson misses with a right hand
and Hansson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hansson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Hansson right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Hansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hansson.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Hansson should have avoided that one.
Hansson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Hansson lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Hansson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hansson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hansson doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Hansson jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Hansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hansson.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hansson scores with a body shot.
Hansson blocks a leg kick.
Hansson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hansson avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Hansson.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Hansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Hansson throws a lazy head kick
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hansson tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Anders Hansson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Hansson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hansson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hansson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hansson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Hansson.
Hansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Hansson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hansson lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Hansson misses its intended target.
Hansson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hansson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson throws a head kick that half lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Hansson misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Hansson.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hansson slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hansson. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hansson. That one must have hurt.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit thumps Hansson with a low kick.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Hansson's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hansson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansson throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Hansson counters with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Hansson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Hansson saw that one coming.
Hansson throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Hansson cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hansson.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Hansson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hansson lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Hansson thows a body kick. Sitsongrit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hansson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Hansson is just out of range.
Hansson walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hansson's head backwards.
Hansson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hansson throws a leg kick that misses.
Hansson lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Hansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters circling a little - Hansson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hansson misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Hansson blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Hansson moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hansson blocks it.
Hansson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hansson throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Hansson misses with a wild body shot.
Hansson jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hansson.
Hansson lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hansson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
A head kick from Hansson lands but Sitsongrit takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hansson tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Hansson.
Hansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hansson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Hansson is having none of it.
Hansson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Hansson had his way with Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hansson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lunges at Hansson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hansson's hand.
Hansson with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hansson.
Hansson throws a series of strikes that have Sitsongrit backpedaling.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Hansson avoids a kick to the body.
Hansson punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Hansson blocks a low kick nicely.
Hansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hansson connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Hansson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Hansson avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hansson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Hansson.
Hansson misses with an uppercut.
Hansson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hansson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Hansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Hansson.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Hansson.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Hansson slips the punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Hansson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Hansson tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Hansson moves out of range.
Hansson tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hansson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit motions for Hansson to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hansson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hansson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hansson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Hansson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Hansson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hansson lands a head kick!
Hansson swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hansson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Hansson.
Hansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Hansson avoids the punch easily.
Hansson throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Hansson only half commits.
Hansson is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Hansson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Hansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hansson throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Hansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Hansson down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit motions for Hansson to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hansson.
Hansson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Hansson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hansson controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Hansson prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Hansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hansson.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hansson misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Hansson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hansson backwards.
Hansson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Hansson breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anders Hansson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hansson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anders Hansson!
Anders Hansson retains his lightweight title!
Anders Hansson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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