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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spas Spasov (ranked 3024 p4p, 63 weight class) and Petchuangtong Sitsongrit (ranked 4148 p4p, 95 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuangtong Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spasov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sitsongrit eats them both and turns towards Spasov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spasov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Spasov is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Spasov blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Spasov manages to break the clinch.
Spasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spasov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Spasov down.
Spasov moves into the clinch.
Spasov wants to break free but Sitsongrit has control.
Spasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but instead, Spasov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sitsongrit into the cage.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Spasov controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Spasov working hard to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Spasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spasov is looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Spasov.
Spasov fails to pull guard.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spasov pulls Sitsongrit into guard.
Spasov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Spasov wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spasov tries to strike from the bottom.
Spasov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Spasov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spasov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sitsongrit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spasov kicks Sitsongrit off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Spasov up against the cage.
Spasov pulls guard effortlessly.
Spasov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit prevents Spasov from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit throwing strikes from guard but Spasov blocks nicely.
Spasov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spasov moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Spasov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Spasov against the cage.
Sitsongrit has Spasov pressed against the cage, preventing Spasov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spasov is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spasov staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Spasov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spasov trying to stall but Sitsongrit improves his position.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Spasov tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spasov's face.
Spasov avoids the elbow strike from Sitsongrit, against the cage.
Sitsongrit prevents Spasov from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spasov stalling.
Spasov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spasov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spasov clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spasov tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Spasov sets himself, and Sitsongrit steps forward looking for the clinch! Spasov avoids it this time.
Sitsongrit looks to land a combination. Spasov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spasov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spasov shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Spasov does no damage.
Spasov misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Spasov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spasov down.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spasov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Spasov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit clinches.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit wants to stall.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Spasov back into the cage.
Spasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spasov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spasov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spasov jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain a safe position but Spasov gets an underhook and turns Sitsongrit into the cage.
Spasov breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit clinches.
Spasov tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spasov is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Spasov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sitsongrit gets through Spasov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spasov fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spasov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the head but Spasov blocks with his arms.
Spasov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Spasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit trying to stall but Spasov improves his position.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit wants to counter the offense by Spasov and move into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Spasov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spasov pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Spasov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Spasov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Spasov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spasov scores with a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Spasov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Spasov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spasov stands and steps away. Sitsongrit gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Spasov.
Spasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Spasov looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Spasov is looking to clinch.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spasov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit rushes Spasov and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Spasov tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Spasov sets himself, and Sitsongrit steps forward looking for the clinch! Spasov avoids it this time.
Spasov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that Spasov semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spasov clinches.
Spasov blocking some punches.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Spasov working hard to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sitsongrit throws a one two combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Spasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spasov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Spasov's head back.
Spasov fails with the takedown.
Spasov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Spasov.
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spasov misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Spasov moves out of range easily.
Spasov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spasov is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Spasov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Spasov decides to stand back up. Spasov steps back and let's Sitsongrit get back to his feet.
Spasov fails with a takedown attempt.
Spasov scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Spasov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
A combination from Spasov does no damage.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spasov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Spasov tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Spasov misses with a double jab.
A combination from Spasov does no damage.
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spasov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Sitsongrit wants to counter with a clinch but Spasov pushes him away.
Spasov looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Spasov tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spas Spasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spasov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands an elbow just above Spasov 's eye.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Spasov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Spasov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Spasov there.
Spasov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sitsongrit to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Spasov shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spasov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spasov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spasov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Spasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spasov breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Spasov.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a clinch but Spasov shakes him off and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Spasov's head but Spasov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Spasov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit wants to counter with a clinch but Spasov pushes him away.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spasov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spasov is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Spasov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Spasov misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petchuangtong Sitsongrit.
I've got Sitsongrit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuangtong Sitsongrit!
Petchuangtong Sitsongrit managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RESISTANCE, into his post fight interview.
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