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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Somporn Metharom (ranked 3107 p4p, 3749 weight class) and Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan (ranked 395 p4p, 469 weight class). Metharom's entrance music is Porcelain - Moby. A fine choice. 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Aztlan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aztlan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Aztlan coming out on top.
Good work by Aztlan as he checks the leg kick.
Aztlan is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Aztlan connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been told by Metharom's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aztlan.
Aztlan lands with an uppercut that bounces Metharom off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Aztlan finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Aztlan.
Aztlan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom with the inside leg kick.
Metharom takes a swing at Aztlan's ribcage but misses.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aztlan throws a push kick but Metharom slaps the foot to one side.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Aztlan lands a right hook to the body.
Aztlan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aztlan lands a nice shot that snaps Metharom's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Aztlan.
Jab from Aztlan.
Metharom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aztlan.
Aztlan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Metharom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Aztlan saw that one coming.
Metharom throws a lazy head kick
letting Aztlan counter with a right hand.
Aztlan throws a head kick that misses
and Metharom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aztlan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Aztlan feints a counter leg kick.
Metharom is looking to land body kicks.
Aztlan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aztlan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aztlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aztlan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Metharom's sensitive parts.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aztlan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aztlan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Aztlan.
Aztlan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.
Metharom ducks right into an uppercut from Aztlan.
Aztlan with the inside leg kick.
Aztlan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom takes one on the button.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Aztlan connects with an inside leg kick.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aztlan jabs at Metharom's body.
Metharom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice leg kick from Aztlan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom throws a push kick but Aztlan slaps the foot to one side.
Aztlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aztlan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aztlan thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Aztlan scores with a sloppy right hand. Metharom should have avoided that one.
Aztlan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Metharom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan with a nice cross.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aztlan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aztlan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aztlan lands the left hand.
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aztlan connects with the punch.
Metharom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aztlan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aztlan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the head.
Metharom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Aztlan tenderised Metharom's leg. Metharom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the head.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aztlan connects with a leg kick.
Metharom takes one to the chin there.
Aztlan jabs Metharom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Aztlan avoids the head kick by Metharom.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick lands for Aztlan.
Aztlan with a jab.
Metharom is looking to wear down Aztlan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aztlan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aztlan catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aztlan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metharom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Aztlan.
Aztlan misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metharom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick from Aztlan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Aztlan.
Aztlan avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aztlan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom throws a head kick but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan connects with a looping right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Aztlan blocks the leg kick.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Aztlan throws a leg kick which misses Metharom's front leg but catches the back leg as Metharom tries to avoid it.
Metharom throws a head kick that Aztlan semi-blocks.
Aztlan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metharom's head backwards.
Aztlan lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aztlan scores with a nice strike.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Aztlan moves out of range easily.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Aztlan with the inside leg kick.
Aztlan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metharom has time to react.
Aztlan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Aztlan.
Metharom throws a head kick but Aztlan moves out of range.
Metharom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aztlan thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aztlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Aztlan lands a glancing blow to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aztlan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aztlan avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Aztlan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Metharom throws a wild body kick that Aztlan sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheers as Aztlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metharom doesn't seem phased though.
Aztlan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aztlan sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aztlan tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metharom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aztlan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Aztlan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom throws a wild body kick that Aztlan sees coming a mile off.
Aztlan tries a quick counter leg kick but Metharom is wise to it.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aztlan can pounce on him.
Metharom throws a head kick but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan tries a quick counter leg kick but Metharom is wise to it.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztlan is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aztlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aztlan can pounce on him.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Metharom might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aztlan scores with a jab.
Aztlan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aztlan scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aztlan.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Aztlan moves out of range easily.
Aztlan scores with a spinning back kick!
Aztlan thuds his right hand into Metharom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aztlan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aztlan with a nice calf kick.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aztlan.
Aztlan throws out a counter right but Metharom avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom throws a leg kick
and Aztlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Aztlan scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Aztlan throws a shot to the body.
Metharom lands with a nice body kick.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aztlan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aztlan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aztlan ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Aztlan connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aztlan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Aztlan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aztlan!
Aztlan throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan scores with a leg kick.
Metharom throws a head kick but Aztlan moves out of range.
Aztlan lunges at Metharom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Metharom's hand.
Aztlan connects with a body shot that sends Metharom's belly button to the back.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Aztlan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Metharom misses the jab.
Aztlan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aztlan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Metharom throws a leg kick but Aztlan checks it.
Aztlan checks the leg kick.
Metharom misses with a low kick.
Aztlan sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Aztlan.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aztlan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aztlan feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Aztlan blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Aztlan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Aztlan. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Aztlan does it's job there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aztlan.
The crowd cheers as Aztlan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metharom doesn't seem phased though.
Aztlan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aztlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom tries to move into range but Aztlan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Aztlan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aztlan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aztlan moves out of range of the body kick.
Aztlan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aztlan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Aztlan scores with the left hand. Metharom knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztlan jabs at Metharom's body.
Aztlan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Metharom tried to score with a low kick but Aztlan checks it.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Aztlan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom throws a hook but Aztlan blocks it.
Metharom blocks a head kick by Aztlan.
Metharom throws a counter high kick but Aztlan was just alert enough to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aztlan!
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Metharom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom motions for Aztlan to come forward. Metharom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Aztlan feints a counter leg kick.
Aztlan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aztlan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aztlan to score with a decent uppercut.
Aztlan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom takes one to the side of the head.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Aztlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Aztlan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aztlan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aztlan moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aztlan.
Aztlan digs a good hook to Metharom's body.
Metharom throws a body kick that misses.
Aztlan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aztlan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Metharom - that will leave a mark!
Aztlan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aztlan checks a leg kick.
Aztlan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztlan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aztlan punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Metharom feints and then cracks Aztlan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aztlan down.
Aztlan stuns Metharom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metharom throws out a leg kick but Aztlan moves out of range and Metharom only half commits.
Metharom misses the body punch
and Aztlan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aztlan lands a jab to Metharom's midsection.
Aztlan thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aztlan is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztlan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metharom takes a swing at Aztlan's ribcage but misses.
Aztlan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Aztlan lands a jab to the head.
Metharom scores with a jab. Aztlan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aztlan checks a low kick from Metharom.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aztlan.
Metharom moves forwards but Aztlan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aztlan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aztlan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Metharom will feel that in the morning.
Aztlan lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom throws the left hand but Aztlan avoids the punch easily.
Aztlan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Somporn Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut lands for Aztlan. That snapped Metharom's head back.
Aztlan cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aztlan 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan!
Tonacatecuhtli Aztlan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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