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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kennith Bartlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weerapol Nakornluang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kennith Bartlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Weerapol Nakornluang!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakornluang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakornluang fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakornluang fails with the takedown.
Bartlett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kennith Bartlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weerapol Nakornluang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakornluang slips a jab and a cross from Bartlett.
Nakornluang scores with a shot to the body.
Nakornluang shoots in looking for a takedown. Bartlett tries to sprawl out of it but Nakornluang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bartlett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Nakornluang tries to get set, Bartlett tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakornluang manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlett slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakornluang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bartlett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nakornluang feints a jab promting Bartlett to slip. Nakornluang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bartlett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bartlett has Nakornluang up against the cage in a clinch.
Bartlett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nakornluang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakornluang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakornluang has managed to clinch.
Nakornluang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bartlett is defending well.
Bartlett can't break the clinch.
Bartlett goes for a takedown attempt but Nakornluang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nakornluang moves into the clinch successfully.
Nakornluang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weerapol Nakornluang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Nakornluang.
Nakornluang gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartlett can't break the clinch.
Bartlett tries for a takedown but Nakornluang manages to get underhooks.
Nakornluang pulls Bartlett into guard.
Nakornluang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bartlett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nakornluang trying to control the position here.
Bartlett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakornluang looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakornluang, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nakornluang trying to control the position here.
Bartlett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakornluang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bartlett throws a strike but Nakornluang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nakornluang wants to control from the top but Bartlett keeps moving.
Nakornluang controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartlett wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weerapol Nakornluang dominated that round.
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.
Nakornluang lands a high kick!
Nakornluang shoots in and drives through. Bartlett sprawls well.
Nakornluang moves into the clinch.
Nakornluang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bartlett gets control of Nakornluang's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bartlett will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakornluang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartlett pulls Nakornluang in close to his closed guard and prevents Nakornluang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bartlett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakornluang preventing the sweep.
Nakornluang passes into half guard.
Nakornluang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bartlett gets back to full guard.
Nakornluang 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.
Bartlett is trying to keep Nakornluang in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakornluang wants to stand but Bartlett is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nakornluang shoots in for a takedown but Bartlett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakornluang looks for a takedown but Bartlett sprawls well.
Bartlett seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kennith Bartlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weerapol Nakornluang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Nakornluang.
Nakornluang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartlett drags the fight down to the ground.
Nakornluang looking to sit in guard and control but Bartlett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nakornluang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nakornluang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakornluang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bartlett pulls Nakornluang in to control the position.
Nakornluang trying to control but Bartlett is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakornluang is fighting to break Bartlett's control of his arms but Bartlett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weerapol Nakornluang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Nakornluang shoots in but no luck this time.
Bartlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartlett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bartlett slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakornluang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bartlett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakornluang shoots for a takedown but Bartlett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bartlett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kennith Bartlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weerapol Nakornluang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakornluang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartlett circles away.
Bartlett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nakornluang fails to land the takedown.
Bartlett is looking for a counter combo.
Nakornluang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakornluang shoots and misses
and Bartlett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bartlett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nakornluang to the mat! Nakornluang manages to get full guard.
Nakornluang manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bartlett working hard to break the clinch.
Nakornluang stalling the fight.
Nakornluang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartlett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bartlett avoiding damage.
Nakornluang prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakornluang wants to break free but Bartlett has control.
Bartlett is trying to pull guard but Nakornluang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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!
Bartlett is pressed up against the cage. Nakornluang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bartlett down to the mat. Bartlett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bartlett.
A nice side step and Nakornluang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nakornluang shoots for a takedown but Bartlett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bartlett goes for a double leg but Nakornluang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakornluang continues to drive forward.
Bartlett has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakornluang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartlett can't get the takedown.
Nakornluang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nakornluang has Bartlett pressed against the cage, preventing Bartlett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakornluang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakornluang throws a sloppy head kick and Bartlett moves out of range easily.
Nakornluang clinches up with Bartlett and pushes him back against the cage.
Bartlett wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakornluang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nakornluang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bartlett avoids it.
Bartlett is trying to pull guard but Nakornluang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bartlett manages to pull guard.
Nakornluang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nakornluang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bartlett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weerapol Nakornluang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartlett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakornluang circles away.
Nakornluang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartlett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kennith Bartlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weerapol Nakornluang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakornluang lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Weerapol Nakornluang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakornluang 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Weerapol Nakornluang!
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energy
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RATING
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