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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pongsak Monkoltham (ranked 5265 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala (ranked 2976 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Solid boxing
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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, Pongsak Monkoltham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkoltham lands with a hook. Munkhbayasgala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Munkhbayasgala looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Monkoltham throws a right and a left that Munkhbayasgala avoids nicely.
Munkhbayasgala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Munkhbayasgala changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Monkoltham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Monkoltham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Munkhbayasgala is controlling him well.
Munkhbayasgala landing a few strikes.
Monkoltham is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Munkhbayasgala asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munkhbayasgala looks up at the clock and then as Monkoltham takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Munkhbayasgala smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Munkhbayasgala working the ground and pound.
Monkoltham pushes Munkhbayasgala away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Munkhbayasgala gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Munkhbayasgala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monkoltham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Munkhbayasgala working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munkhbayasgala lands an elbow.
Monkoltham is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munkhbayasgala lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Monkoltham wants to get back to his feet.
Munkhbayasgala scoring with punches and elbows.
Munkhbayasgala lands a few punches from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Munkhbayasgala working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Monkoltham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Munkhbayasgala is controlling him well.
Munkhbayasgala lands some shots froms side control.
Monkoltham is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Munkhbayasgala asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Munkhbayasgala working the head and body with strikes.
Monkoltham pushes Munkhbayasgala away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Munkhbayasgala gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Munkhbayasgala is working Monkoltham over with some ground and pound from side control.
Monkoltham wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munkhbayasgala cracks Monkoltham with a big elbow.
Munkhbayasgala in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Monkoltham is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Munkhbayasgala is putting a hurting on Monkoltham here, landing some big shots from side control.
Monkoltham is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Munkhbayasgala has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Munkhbayasgala lands an elbow.
Munkhbayasgala scoring with punches from side control.
Monkoltham is pushing Munkhbayasgala's head away, looking to escape. Munkhbayasgala manages to hold on to the position though.
Munkhbayasgala in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munkhbayasgala scoring with punches and elbows.
Munkhbayasgala lands a nice forearm strike.
Munkhbayasgala scores with punches from side control.
Munkhbayasgala cracks Monkoltham with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Munkhbayasgala working the ground and pound.
Monkoltham is pushing Munkhbayasgala's head away, looking to escape. Munkhbayasgala manages to hold on to the position though.
Munkhbayasgala scoring with punches and elbows.
Monkoltham is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Munkhbayasgala's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Munkhbayasgala cracks Monkoltham with a big elbow.
Monkoltham takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Munkhbayasgala cracks Monkoltham with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkoltham takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Monkoltham wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Munkhbayasgala lands a few punches from side control.
Munkhbayasgala working the head and body with strikes.
Monkoltham wants to get back to his feet but Munkhbayasgala drags him back down.
Munkhbayasgala working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkoltham is trying to buck Munkhbayasgala off.
Munkhbayasgala cracks Monkoltham with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Monkoltham explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Munkhbayasgala misses with a takedown attempt - Monkoltham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monkoltham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkoltham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab, jab by Monkoltham - just one landing.
Munkhbayasgala shoots in for a takedown but Monkoltham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Munkhbayasgala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monkoltham to score with a decent uppercut.
A left and a right from Monkoltham both land. Nice combination.
Monkoltham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Munkhbayasgala counters with a takedown into side control.
Munkhbayasgala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monkoltham is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Munkhbayasgala in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkoltham wants to get back to his feet.
Monkoltham takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Munkhbayasgala scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monkoltham takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Monkoltham tries to escape but Munkhbayasgala is in control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munkhbayasgala landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Monkoltham is pushing Munkhbayasgala's head away, looking to escape. Munkhbayasgala manages to hold on to the position though.
Munkhbayasgala cracks Monkoltham with a big right hand but Monkoltham just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Monkoltham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Munkhbayasgala is controlling him well.
Munkhbayasgala working the ground and pound from side control.
Munkhbayasgala prevents Monkoltham from escaping the position.
Munkhbayasgala cracks Monkoltham with a big elbow.
Monkoltham is pushing Munkhbayasgala's head away, looking to escape. Munkhbayasgala manages to hold on to the position though.
Munkhbayasgala looks up at the clock and then as Monkoltham takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Munkhbayasgala smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Monkoltham throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
No luck for Munkhbayasgala with that takedown attempt.
Monkoltham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pongsak Monkoltham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munkhbayasgala shoots in for a double leg but Monkoltham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monkoltham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pongsak Monkoltham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala.
Monkoltham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Monkoltham. Those never looked like landing.
Monkoltham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Monkoltham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Munkhbayasgala gets the takedown into side control.
Monkoltham taking punishment in the form of punches.
Monkoltham is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Monkoltham is working to avoid the ground and pound but Munkhbayasgala connects with a decent elbow.
Munkhbayasgala in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Monkoltham wants to get back to his feet.
Monkoltham takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Monkoltham is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munkhbayasgala connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Monkoltham some visible discomfort.
Munkhbayasgala prevents Monkoltham from escaping the position.
Monkoltham takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Munkhbayasgala working the body and head with strikes.
Monkoltham is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Munkhbayasgala grinds an elbow into Monkoltham's temple.
Monkoltham tries to escape but Munkhbayasgala is in control.
Munkhbayasgala lands a decent elbow from side control.
Munkhbayasgala lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Monkoltham down.
Monkoltham is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Munkhbayasgala asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munkhbayasgala working the ground and pound.
Monkoltham is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Munkhbayasgala lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Monkoltham down.
Munkhbayasgala in side control lands a decent elbow.
Monkoltham wants to get back to his feet but Munkhbayasgala drags him back down.
Munkhbayasgala lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Monkoltham tries to escape but Munkhbayasgala is in control.
Munkhbayasgala landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Monkoltham takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Monkoltham looks to land a combination but Munkhbayasgala avoids it well.
Munkhbayasgala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monkoltham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Munkhbayasgala counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Munkhbayasgala.
Munkhbayasgala lands a couple of elbows.
Munkhbayasgala cracks Monkoltham with a solid left hand.
Munkhbayasgala is in close to Monkoltham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Monkoltham is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Munkhbayasgala presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Monkoltham wants to get back to striking at distance but Munkhbayasgala won't allow it.
Munkhbayasgala is trying to trip Monkoltham. He has hold of a leg but Monkoltham is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Munkhbayasgala persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munkhbayasgala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Monkoltham's head.
Munkhbayasgala postures up and lands a big shot to Monkoltham's brow.
Munkhbayasgala won't allow Monkoltham to get back to his feet.
Monkoltham has momentary wrist control but Munkhbayasgala slips an elbow through the middle.
Munkhbayasgala prevents Monkoltham from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pongsak Monkoltham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munkhbayasgala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Monkoltham's guard.
Monkoltham has his feet on Munkhbayasgala's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Monkoltham throws a sloppy head kick and Munkhbayasgala moves out of range easily.
Monkoltham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monkoltham falls off balance throwing a combination
and Munkhbayasgala counters with a nice double leg into side control. Monkoltham won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkoltham is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Munkhbayasgala lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkoltham is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Monkoltham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Munkhbayasgala is controlling him well.
Monkoltham trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Munkhbayasgala scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Monkoltham to see if he's OK.
Monkoltham is working to avoid the ground and pound but Munkhbayasgala connects with a decent elbow.
Munkhbayasgala in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Monkoltham is trying to buck Munkhbayasgala off.
Munkhbayasgala working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkoltham is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Monkoltham explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Munkhbayasgala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkoltham connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Munkhbayasgala scrambles back to his feet.
Munkhbayasgala fails with a takedown attempt.
Monkoltham misses with the body kick
and Munkhbayasgala counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Munkhbayasgala working some strikes from top position.
Monkoltham is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Munkhbayasgala is controlling him.
Munkhbayasgala scoring with punches to the head and body.
Monkoltham is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Munkhbayasgala is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munkhbayasgala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Munkhbayasgala works over Monkoltham with some ground and pound from guard.
Monkoltham is looking to stand up but Munkhbayasgala isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monkoltham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Munkhbayasgala counters with a single leg into guard. Monkoltham didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munkhbayasgala is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pongsak Monkoltham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Munkhbayasgala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Monkoltham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Munkhbayasgala controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Munkhbayasgala 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuvshintuguldur Munkhbayasgala!
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energy
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hype
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