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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kasemchai Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrajesh Ponnaganti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vrajesh Ponnaganti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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156 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasemchai Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vrajesh Ponnaganti!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponnaganti throws a leg kick but Fairtex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fairtex lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fairtex fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ponnaganti checks it well.
Ponnaganti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fairtex throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ponnaganti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Ponnaganti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ponnaganti throws a leg kick that misses.
Ponnaganti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fairtex on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ponnaganti. Ponnaganti obviously looking to wear him down.
Ponnaganti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ponnaganti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ponnaganti misses with a leg kick.
A left lands for Fairtex.
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!
Fairtex lands with a straight right. Ponnaganti didn't see that one coming.
Fairtex lands a body shot.
Ponnaganti checks the leg kick.
Ponnaganti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex tests Ponnaganti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fairtex moves out of range of the body kick.
Fairtex lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ponnaganti throws a low kick but Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Ponnaganti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fairtex checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti is looking to slow Fairtex down with leg kicks.
Ponnaganti scores with a leg kick.
Fairtex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ponnaganti throws a low kick but Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Fairtex on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ponnaganti. Ponnaganti obviously looking to wear him down.
Fairtex misses with an uppercut. Ponnaganti saw that one coming.
Fairtex swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fairtex missing with a left hand there. Ponnaganti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex connects with an inside leg kick.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Ponnaganti tenderised Fairtex's leg. Fairtex is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ponnaganti checks a leg kick.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Ponnaganti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairtex.
Ponnaganti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ponnaganti throws a front kick aimed at Fairtex's knee but Fairtex avoids it well.
Ponnaganti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fairtex fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairtex. Ponnaganti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ponnaganti lands with a shot to the body.
Fairtex throws a jab when Ponnaganti was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti tries to work over Fairtex's front leg with a kick but Fairtex checks it.
Ponnaganti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fairtex checks it well.
Fairtex tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ponnaganti is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ponnaganti.
Fairtex chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ponnaganti can pounce on him.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Fairtex tries to land a leg kick but Ponnaganti saw it coming and moves away.
Kasemchai Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Ponnaganti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fairtex, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairtex scores a nice knee to the body.
Ponnaganti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fairtex's face.
Ponnaganti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ponnaganti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ponnaganti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ponnaganti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairtex's brow.
Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
Ponnaganti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ponnaganti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fairtex's defenses.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow just above Fairtex 's eye.
Fairtex lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponnaganti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ponnaganti lands a damaging elbow.
Fairtex lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ponnaganti throws an elbow but misses.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Ponnaganti, against the cage.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Fairtex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ponnaganti's face.
Ponnaganti lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fairtex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ponnaganti's brow.
Ponnaganti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fairtex thows a body kick. Ponnaganti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ponnaganti moves out of range of the body kick.
Fairtex lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kasemchai Fairtex will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ponnaganti blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex is looking to clinch.
Ponnaganti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fairtex misses with a leg kick.
Ponnaganti feints and then cracks Fairtex's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fairtex down.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Fairtex.
Ponnaganti drops his hands momentarily and Fairtex takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ponnaganti scoring well with a low kick there.
Fairtex connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ponnaganti's hands.
Fairtex ducks under a wild hook from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti throws a leg kick but Fairtex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ponnaganti moves into the clinch.
Ponnaganti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ponnaganti avoiding damage as Fairtex throws knees to the body.
Ponnaganti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponnaganti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fairtex is defending well for now.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Ponnaganti.
Fairtex with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ponnaganti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ponnaganti in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ponnaganti avoids the elbow strike from Fairtex, against the cage.
Ponnaganti taking a breather.
Fairtex missing with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti trying to stall but Fairtex improves his position.
Fairtex missing with knees to the body.
Fairtex takes an elbow to the temple.
Ponnaganti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike.
Ponnaganti avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti is breathing heavily.
Fairtex scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Fairtex scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fairtex digs a right hand into Ponnaganti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ponnaganti's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponnaganti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Ponnaganti misses with an elbow over the top.
Fairtex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow inside.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ponnaganti managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.
Fairtex with a knee to the head.
Fairtex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ponnaganti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti misses with an elbow strike.
Ponnaganti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but Ponnaganti blocks with his arms.
Ponnaganti throws an elbow that misses.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex tries to land knees in the clinch but Ponnaganti avoids the damage to the body.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ponnaganti misses with an elbow strike.
Ponnaganti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Ponnaganti, against the cage.
Fairtex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ponnaganti throws an elbow but it misses.
Ponnaganti throws an elbow but it misses.
Ponnaganti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairtex.
Ponnaganti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fairtex takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti misses with a knee strike.
Ponnaganti throws an elbow that misses.
Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti trying to land knees to the body.
Fairtex takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Fairtex misses with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ponnaganti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fairtex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fairtex misses with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairtex.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow inside.
Fairtex letting Ponnaganti take a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ponnaganti managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Ponnaganti, against the cage.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow inside that Fairtex shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kasemchai Fairtex will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fairtex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ponnaganti moves out of range as Fairtex throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ponnaganti.
A clash of legs there as Fairtex blocks the low kick.
Fairtex scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ponnaganti in his tracks.
Ponnaganti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ponnaganti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ponnaganti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ponnaganti misses with a low kick.
Fairtex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ponnaganti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairtex.
Fairtex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ponnaganti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairtex lands an overhand right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ponnaganti 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 Fairtex has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fairtex and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ponnaganti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice combination there by Fairtex.
Fairtex tries a low kick but Ponnaganti avoids it.
Fairtex is looking to land body kicks.
Ponnaganti checks a leg kick.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Ponnaganti moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ponnaganti misses.
Fairtex motions for Ponnaganti to come forward. Fairtex throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ponnaganti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairtex moves away.
Ponnaganti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fairtex misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fairtex.
Ponnaganti checks a leg kick nicely.
Ponnaganti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fairtex lands a glancing blow to the side of Ponnaganti's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Ponnaganti circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairtex checks a leg kick.
Fairtex swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ponnaganti throws a low kick but Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Ponnaganti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponnaganti wants to land a leg kick but Fairtex is out of range.
Ponnaganti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ponnaganti throws an overhand right that lands on Fairtex's shoulder, as Fairtex tries to avoid the shot.
Ponnaganti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fairtex is able to avoid easily.
Ponnaganti scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ponnaganti. Ponnaganti obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a hook but Ponnaganti blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti ducks under a wild hook from Fairtex.
Fairtex just misses with a punch to the body.
Ponnaganti throws a sloppy head kick and Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Fairtex misses with a low kick.
Ponnaganti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fairtex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ponnaganti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fairtex moves out of range of the leg kick from Ponnaganti.
A clash of legs there as Fairtex blocks the low kick.
Fairtex connects with a leg kick. Ponnaganti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ponnaganti avoids the body shot from Fairtex.
An inside leg kick from Ponnaganti misses.
Fairtex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fairtex moves out of range of the leg kick from Ponnaganti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ponnaganti.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Fairtex will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ponnaganti avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Ponnaganti throws a body kick that misses.
Fairtex keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ponnaganti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fairtex misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti closes the distance and pushes Fairtex back into the cage.
Ponnaganti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fairtex is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponnaganti pushes off an throws an elbow but Fairtex leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ponnaganti lands a nice elbow.
Ponnaganti trying to control the position but instead, Fairtex has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ponnaganti into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kasemchai Fairtex did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ponnaganti misses with a low kick.
Fairtex turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ponnaganti blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Ponnaganti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairtex.
Ponnaganti blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Kasemchai Fairtex is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairtex blocks a head kick by Ponnaganti.
Fairtex throws a jab when Ponnaganti was well out of range.
Fairtex pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ponnaganti is out of range and Fairtex settles back down.
Fairtex takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ponnaganti throws a low kick but Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Ponnaganti tries to land a front kick but Fairtex steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ponnaganti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponnaganti avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ponnaganti tries to land a leg kick but Fairtex saw it coming and moves away.
Fairtex throws a low kick but Ponnaganti moves out of range easily.
Fairtex fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Ponnaganti misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Ponnaganti.
Nice shot by Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Ponnaganti misses with a low kick.
Fairtex throws out a loose jab but Ponnaganti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ponnaganti.
Fairtex throws a series of punches but Ponnaganti moves out of range.
Fairtex on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ponnaganti. Ponnaganti obviously looking to wear him down.
Fairtex fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ponnaganti checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex misses with a leg kick.
Ponnaganti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ponnaganti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fairtex. That did some damage!
Fairtex waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ponnaganti.
Fairtex moves out of range as Ponnaganti throws a body kick.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick
and Ponnaganti counters with a head kick.
Ponnaganti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fairtex has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ponnaganti throws a solid leg kick but Fairtex takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ponnaganti.
Fairtex will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponnaganti blocks a jab.
Ponnaganti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ponnaganti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ponnaganti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ponnaganti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fairtex throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fairtex turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ponnaganti is looking to land body kicks.
Fairtex cracks Ponnaganti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fairtex.
Ponnaganti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fairtex is able to avoid easily.
Ponnaganti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fairtex misses with a body kick.
That kick from Ponnaganti tenderised Fairtex's leg. Fairtex is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fairtex pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairtex attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ponnaganti circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti misses with an uppercut. Fairtex saw that one coming.
Ponnaganti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Fairtex avoids a kick to the body.
Ponnaganti is looking to chop away at Fairtex's legs.
A punch combination from Fairtex misses.
Ponnaganti throws out a leg kick but Fairtex moves out of range and Ponnaganti only half commits.
Fairtex motions for Ponnaganti to come forward. Fairtex throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ponnaganti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fairtex connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponnaganti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fairtex. Fairtex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponnaganti scores with a punch to the head.
Fairtex misses the jab.
Ponnaganti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fairtex is able to avoid easily.
Fairtex scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vrajesh Ponnaganti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ponnaganti slips a straight right by Fairtex.
Ponnaganti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fairtex.
Nice defenses there by Ponnaganti.
Fairtex shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fairtex throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ponnaganti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ponnaganti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairtex moves away.
Fairtex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ponnaganti.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ponnaganti misses with an elbow strike.
Fairtex is trying to break the clinch but Ponnaganti has him pressed against the cage.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponnaganti.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fairtex blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponnaganti blocks the elbow strike.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti misses with an elbow over the top.
Fairtex tries to land knees in the clinch but Ponnaganti avoids the damage to the body.
Fairtex scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Fairtex.
Ponnaganti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ponnaganti dodges an elbow strike from Fairtex.
Fairtex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ponnaganti crunches a lovely knee into Fairtex's ribcage.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti looking to throw knees to the head but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fairtex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fairtex with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti tries to land a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks with his arms.
Fairtex looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti tries to land a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks with his arms.
Fairtex landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponnaganti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ponnaganti takes an elbow to the temple.
Ponnaganti stalling the fight.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Ponnaganti.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ponnaganti throws an elbow but misses.
Ponnaganti lands an elbow inside that Fairtex shrugs off.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Ponnaganti.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponnaganti.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges.
Fairtex connects with a knee to the head.
Ponnaganti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fairtex is keeping busy.
Ponnaganti misses with an elbow strike.
Fairtex throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vrajesh Ponnaganti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex crunches a lovely knee into Ponnaganti's ribcage.
Fairtex lands a knee to the head.
Fairtex landing knees to the body.
Fairtex lands an elbow just above Ponnaganti 's eye.
Ponnaganti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairtex.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
Ponnaganti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Fairtex lands.
Ponnaganti tries to clinch up but Fairtex circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairtex cracks the inside of Ponnaganti's front leg.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ponnaganti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex checks a low kick from Ponnaganti.
Ponnaganti scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponnaganti misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fairtex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ponnaganti ducks under a wild hook from Fairtex.
A lazy left from Fairtex finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponnaganti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fairtex.
Fairtex lands with a hook. Ponnaganti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ponnaganti tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fairtex looks to land a body kick but Ponnaganti moved away.
A head kick misses from Ponnaganti.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponnaganti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ponnaganti throws a leg kick
and Fairtex holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fairtex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ponnaganti throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasemchai Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fairtex has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kasemchai Fairtex!
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