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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Termassus (ranked 2091 p4p, 1016 weight class) and InSaen Chai (ranked 324 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Termassus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, InSaen Chai!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Termassus scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one.
Termassus closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Termassus pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Termassus fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Termassus. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Termassus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Termassus throws a big shot that misses.
Chai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Termassus.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
Chai connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai works over Termassus's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Max Termassus has been cut.
A head kick misses from Chai.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Termassus moves out of range easily.
Chai clinches up against the cage.
Termassus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai pushes Termassus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Termassus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Termassus throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai tests Termassus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Termassus slips the punch.
Termassus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chai tries to avoid it but Termassus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chai to the ground. Chai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Termassus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Termassus is out of range.
Chai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chai lunges at Termassus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Termassus's hand.
Chai slips under a jab from Termassus.
Termassus throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Chai scores with a four punch combination!
Chai throws a sloppy head kick
and Termassus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with the combination.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Termassus dives in and grabs Chai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes down on Termassus's head and hops out.
A big right from Termassus misses.
Chai has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
InSaen Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Termassus swinging wildly here.
Termassus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Termassus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Termassus closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Termassus pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Termassus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Chai throws a jab when Termassus was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai thumps Termassus with a low kick.
Chai lunges at Termassus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Termassus's hand.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Termassus counters with a straight right hand.
Chai avoids the body shot from Termassus.
Chai lunges at Termassus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Termassus's hand.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Termassus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Termassus throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Termassus looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Termassus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Termassus cracks Chai with a nice body shot.
Termassus blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Termassus tries to break free but Chai pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Chai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chai blocks a body shot from Termassus.
Chai tries to circle away but Termassus has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chai.
Termassus misses with some punches.
Termassus can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
InSaen Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Termassus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chai wants to clinch but Termassus slips to the side
and Termassus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chai won't be happy with that.
Termassus working the head with strikes.
Termassus trying to control the position but Chai is working away.
We've been hearing that Termassus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Termassus trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Termassus landing a few strikes.
Chai is trying to get back to his feet.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Termassus keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Termassus keeps moving and retains side control.
Termassus taking a breather here.
Chai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai wants to get back to his feet.
Chai is looking to regain half guard here but Termassus keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Termassus stalls from top position.
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Chai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Termassus's best efforts.
Termassus 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.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Termassus is working away from the top position though.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Termassus is nestled in close to Chai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Termassus is taking a breather. Chai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chai tries to kick Termassus off but Termassus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Termassus 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.
Chai pushes Termassus off looking to stand but Termassus dives back in and keeps control.
Termassus prevents Chai from improving his position.
Termassus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Termassus works his foot free and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Chai really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Termassus lands a big shot there that rocks Chai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai tries to buck Termassus off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Termassus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Termassus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape.
Chai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Termassus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Termassus raining down shots from the mount!
Chai wants to get back to his feet.
Chai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Termassus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Termassus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Max Termassus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chai's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Termassus prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Termassus cracks Chai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Termassus has a good base and remains in mount.
Termassus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Termassus tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
Chai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Termassus lands a couple of good shots and Chai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai trying to control the position but Termassus manages to sink in the hooks.
Termassus lands shots from the back.
Termassus has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Termassus lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Termassus doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Chai won't allow Termassus to sweep him here.
Termassus controlling the position.
Termassus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Termassus is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Termassus is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Termassus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Termassus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Termassus misses with a hook to the body
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
InSaen Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai misses with a combination
and Termassus counters with a shoot takedown. Chai fights it but they end up in guard.
Chai has momentary wrist control but Termassus slips an elbow through the middle.
Chai controls Termassus momentarily but Termassus frees himself.
Termassus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai wants to control the position but Termassus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Termassus stops Chai from getting back to his feet.
Chai is not content to let Termassus control the position.
Termassus slips a nice elbow through Chai's hands, connecting with Chai's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Termassus trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Termassus is very close to passing his half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai has hold of Termassus's hands but Termassus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chai is trying to stand up here but Termassus is controlling him well.
Termassus lands strikes from half guard.
Termassus is controlling the pace.
Termassus is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Termassus drops an elbow to the side of Chai's head.
Ground and pound from Termassus.
Chai is pressing down on Termassus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Termassus cracks Chai with a solid left hand.
Termassus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai has momentary wrist control but Termassus slips an elbow through the middle.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai has momentary wrist control but Termassus slips an elbow through the middle.
Termassus wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai wants to sweep here but Termassus controlling him for the moment.
Chai wants to get back to his feet but Termassus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Termassus wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Termassus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Termassus landing some decent shots from guard.
Chai trying to control the position.
Termassus wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Termassus prevents Chai from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chai tests Termassus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai stalks Termassus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Termassus's face. Termassus staggers backwards, shaken.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Termassus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Termassus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Termassus manages to pass to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chai is not content to let Termassus control the position.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Chai is trying to keep Termassus in close.
Chai keeping full guard, as Termassus tries to pass.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Termassus from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai is looking to stand up but Termassus isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai controls Termassus momentarily but Termassus frees himself.
Termassus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Termassus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Termassus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Termassus!
Max Termassus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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