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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kasemchai Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maritn Boudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boudreaux has chosen The Prince as his entrance music. 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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157 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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175 cm
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153 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maritn Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex throws a chopping leg kick but Boudreaux manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fairtex misses with a leg kick
and Boudreaux counters by moving into the clinch.
Boudreaux tries to land a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks with his arms.
Boudreaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges.
Boudreaux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fairtex is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boudreaux is working for takedown but Fairtex is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fairtex lands a body punch.
Boudreaux missing with knees to the body.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Fairtex lands an elbow just above Boudreaux 's eye.
Fairtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex is pressed up against the cage. Boudreaux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fairtex down to the mat. Fairtex avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kasemchai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maritn Boudreaux.
Fairtex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fairtex scores with a jab to the head.
Boudreaux wants to clinch.
A solid body kick from Fairtex.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux moves into the clinch.
Fairtex lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boudreaux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fairtex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boudreaux looks gassed!
Fairtex lands a knee to the head.
Fairtex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boudreaux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fairtex has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boudreaux lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fairtex slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fairtex wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex wants to stand up but Boudreaux is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boudreaux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fairtex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boudreaux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boudreaux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boudreaux 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.
Boudreaux 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.
Fairtex wants to sweep here but Boudreaux controlling him for the moment.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
Boudreaux stops Fairtex from standing up.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux postures up.
Boudreaux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boudreaux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fairtex wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boudreaux gets to his feet. Fairtex looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A jab from Fairtex misses.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but Fairtex is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Boudreaux wants to clinch.
Fairtex avoids a kick to the body.
Boudreaux missing with a left hand there. Fairtex was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a leg kick that knocks Boudreaux off balance momentarily.
Boudreaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairtex circles away.
Boudreaux blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boudreaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Fairtex.
Boudreaux moves out of range as Fairtex throws a body kick.
Boudreaux rushes Fairtex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
Boudreaux wants a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boudreaux misses with a knee to the head.
Boudreaux tries to land a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boudreaux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fairtex obliges.
Fairtex connects with a knee to the head.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike from Boudreaux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasemchai Fairtex dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fairtex.
Boudreaux staying out of range there.
Boudreaux avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Boudreaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boudreaux wants to clinch but Fairtex slips to the side
and Fairtex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boudreaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasemchai Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudreaux closes the distance and pushes Fairtex back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fairtex.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex misses with a knee strike.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairtex.
Boudreaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairtex.
Boudreaux misses with an elbow strike.
Kasemchai Fairtex has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fairtex managing to block the knees to the body from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux tries for a takedown but Fairtex manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boudreaux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Fairtex.
Fairtex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fairtex managing to block the knees to the body from Boudreaux.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fairtex throws an elbow but misses.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
Boudreaux throws an elbow that misses.
Fairtex throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow.
Boudreaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fairtex blocks it with crossed arms.
Boudreaux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boudreaux missing with knees to the body.
Boudreaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Fairtex pushes off an throws an elbow but Boudreaux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fairtex misses with a knee strike.
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Boudreaux, against the cage.
Fairtex throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fairtex creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
Boudreaux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fairtex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
Boudreaux is breathing heavily.
Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Fairtex.
Fairtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boudreaux avoids it.
Boudreaux throws an elbow that misses.
Boudreaux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boudreaux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fairtex prevents it.
Kasemchai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maritn Boudreaux.
Fairtex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex landing knees to the body.
Fairtex stops a takedown attempt from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fairtex avoids it.
Fairtex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boudreaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boudreaux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fairtex landing knees to the body.
Fairtex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boudreaux misses with an elbow strike.
Boudreaux unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boudreaux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fairtex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fairtex stalls.
Boudreaux managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Fairtex.
Boudreaux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudreaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boudreaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Boudreaux looking to throw knees to the head but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
Boudreaux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boudreaux takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Boudreaux.
Fairtex avoiding damage as Boudreaux throws knees to the body.
Boudreaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fairtex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boudreaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasemchai Fairtex dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fairtex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boudreaux, pushing him back against the cage.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex scores with a hook to the body.
Boudreaux tightens his grip and picks Fairtex up, before dumping him to the ground. Fairtex manages to land in guard.
Fairtex seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fairtex trying to control the position.
Boudreaux gets to his feet - Fairtex follows without any prompting.
Boudreaux wants to clinch.
Fairtex fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boudreaux checks it well.
Boudreaux fails to land the takedown.
Boudreaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fairtex uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a leg kick that knocks Boudreaux off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex.
Boudreaux misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Boudreaux misses.
Fairtex fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That kick from Fairtex tenderised Boudreaux's leg. Boudreaux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fairtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fairtex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boudreaux's brow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairtex.
Fairtex is looking to control Boudreaux's arms but Boudreaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fairtex has his back to the cage.
Fairtex prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow.
Fairtex landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Boudreaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Fairtex leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fairtex landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boudreaux looking to throw knees to the head but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
Boudreaux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fairtex prevents it.
Kasemchai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maritn Boudreaux.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boudreaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boudreaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Fairtex working Boudreaux over with knees to the body.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fairtex lands a left hand.
Boudreaux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fairtex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fairtex has Boudreaux pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Fairtex.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Boudreaux takes one to the chin there.
Fairtex motions for Boudreaux to come forward. Fairtex throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex scores with a shot to the body.
Boudreaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boudreaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Fairtex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fairtex throws a solid leg kick but Boudreaux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up.
Boudreaux gets a clinch.
Fairtex landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
Fairtex takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boudreaux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boudreaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boudreaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex just leaning against Boudreaux, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boudreaux avoids it.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Boudreaux.
Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
Fairtex looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boudreaux tries to land a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boudreaux throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boudreaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairtex's brow.
Maritn Boudreaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boudreaux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boudreaux looking to throw knees to the head but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasemchai Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fairtex, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasemchai Fairtex!
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energy
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