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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lachlan Cassidy (ranked 708 p4p, 86 weight class) and Chang Thong Song (ranked 362 p4p, 46 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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158 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lachlan Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chang Thong Song!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy lands a nice hook to Thong Song's body. Thong Song takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thong Song works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thong Song fails with the takedown.
Thong Song connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassidy momentarily.
Thong Song throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Cassidy to counter with a crisp jab.
Thong Song moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Thong Song there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thong Song misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassidy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thong Song.
Donk. Thong Song catches Cassidy right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thong Song throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cassidy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thong Song, right into the meat.
Thong Song is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy misses the jab.
Cassidy lands with a hook. Thong Song tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cassidy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thong Song.
Cassidy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thong Song fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassidy is out of range.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Thong Song is just out of range.
Cassidy misses with a body punch
and Thong Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassidy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thong Song counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Cassidy.
Thong Song chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song digs a good hook to Cassidy's body.
Cassidy avoids the head kick by Thong Song.
It looked like Cassidy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thong Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassidy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thong Song misses with a hook
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thong Song tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassidy throws a hook but Thong Song blocks it.
Lachlan Cassidy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thong Song throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Thong Song moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cassidy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cassidy fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cassidy swivels and escapes.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Thong Song.
Thong Song tries to work over Cassidy's front leg with a kick but Cassidy checks it.
Thong Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassidy throws out the jab.
Thong Song takes a swing at Cassidy's ribcage but misses.
Thong Song throws out a loose jab but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thong Song has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cassidy tries to clinch up but Thong Song circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassidy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thong Song jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thong Song fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cassidy throws a hook but Thong Song avoids it easily.
Thong Song manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cassidy on his heels. He'll look to pass Cassidy's guard now, I'm sure.
Thong Song stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassidy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song is still trying to improve position.
Thong Song trying to control but Cassidy is working from the bottom.
Thong Song looking to pass the guard.
Thong Song wants to control from the top but Cassidy keeps moving.
Cassidy pulls Thong Song in close to his closed guard and prevents Thong Song from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chang Thong Song dominated that round.
That's time! Cassidy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thong Song darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thong Song avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Thong Song fails with a takedown attempt.
Thong Song swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
Thong Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Thong Song has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Thong Song coming out on top.
Cassidy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cassidy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thong Song tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy misses with a punch on the inside.
Thong Song has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassidy is working Thong Song over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cassidy.
Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thong Song swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cassidy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thong Song manages to avoid it.
Cassidy walks into a left hand.
Cassidy misses with a body punch
and Thong Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Thong Song.
Cassidy moves away from the strike by Thong Song.
Thong Song swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cassidy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassidy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thong Song lands with a straight right. Cassidy didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thong Song throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it.
Thong Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
Thong Song thumps Cassidy with a low kick.
Thong Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Thong Song.
Thong Song lands a head kick. Cassidy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good work by Cassidy as he checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Cassidy.
Thong Song misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song connects with a body shot that sends Cassidy's belly button to the back.
Thong Song connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassidy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by Cassidy.
Cassidy cracks Thong Song with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Cassidy misses
and Thong Song counters with an inside leg kick.
Thong Song takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thong Song lands a right hook to the body.
Thong Song fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassidy is out of range.
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy is trying to break the clinch but Thong Song has him pressed against the cage.
Thong Song tries to score a body lock takedown but Cassidy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thong Song is trying to pull guard but Cassidy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Thong Song.
Thong Song being controlled against the cage.
Cassidy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thong Song's elbow.
Thong Song blocks a body shot from Cassidy.
Thong Song blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassidy struggles to land a body shot inside as Thong Song controls his hands.
Cassidy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chang Thong Song 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thong Song. Cassidy does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Cassidy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thong Song.
Cassidy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cassidy slips a jab from Thong Song.
The crowd cheers as Thong Song lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cassidy doesn't seem phased though.
Cassidy moves into the clinch.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body.
Thong Song misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Cassidy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thong Song's elbow.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thong Song keeps control of Cassidy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy takes a shot to the head.
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thong Song tries to move into range but Cassidy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cassidy is looking to wear down Thong Song with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cassidy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chang Thong Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy avoids a kick to the body.
Thong Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Thong Song tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassidy throwing a counter right hand but Thong Song manages to avoid it.
Cassidy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
Lachlan Cassidy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chang Thong Song is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thong Song stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thong Song throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily.
Thong Song shoots in looking for a takedown but Cassidy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thong Song's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thong Song paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thong Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Thong Song moves out of range.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Thong Song moves out of range.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Thong Song moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thong Song shoots in for a takedown but Cassidy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thong Song throws a head kick that misses
letting Cassidy counter with a right hand.
Cassidy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thong Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassidy manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy misses with a hook. Thong Song ducked under it nicely.
Cassidy looks to land a left hand but Thong Song moved out of range nicely.
Thong Song looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thong Song moves away from the strike by Cassidy.
Jab by Thong Song.
Thong Song circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice jab there from Thong Song.
Thong Song cracks Cassidy with an open hand slap.
Thong Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thong Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Thong Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chang Thong Song seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassidy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thong Song misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thong Song throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cassidy counters with a huge left! Thong Song is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cassidy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Thong Song from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cassidy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lachlan Cassidy!
Lachlan Cassidy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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