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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Konstantinov (ranked 3098 p4p, 262 weight class) and Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 6131 p4p, 397 weight class). Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vladimir Konstantinov's chin.
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155 lbs
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148 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Konstantinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but Konstantinov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Konstantinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Konstantinov controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Konstantinov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Konstantinov looking to ground and pound but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Konstantinov's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up.
Konstantinov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sitsongrit holds on to Konstantinov as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Konstantinov landing strikes from the mount and Sitsongrit is in trouble!
Konstantinov 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.
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!
Konstantinov landing punches.
Konstantinov trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
BOOM! Konstantinov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Konstantinov lands a heavy elbow.
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit wants to hold on but Konstantinov pushes him away.
Konstantinov raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Konstantinov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Konstantinov lands a couple of good shots and Sitsongrit has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konstantinov missing with punches from the back.
Konstantinov somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Sitsongrit is really stuck here.
Konstantinov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sitsongrit is defending well though. Konstantinov let's go of the attempt for now.
Konstantinov landing with strikes.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit breaks Konstantinov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konstantinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Konstantinov looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Konstantinov looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Konstantinov dominated that round.
That's time! Konstantinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Konstantinov gets a takedown into half guard.
Vladimir Konstantinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Konstantinov is controlling him.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Konstantinov isn't so interested in that idea.
Konstantinov stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konstantinov throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
Konstantinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit stands up and waves to Konstantinov to follow him.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Konstantinov tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Konstantinov steps away.
Konstantinov darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Konstantinov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Konstantinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Konstantinov saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Konstantinov shoots in.
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Konstantinov slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konstantinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Konstantinov persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Konstantinov's ribcage but misses.
Konstantinov dives in and scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Konstantinov controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit has momentary wrist control but Konstantinov slips an elbow through the middle.
Konstantinov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Konstantinov's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Konstantinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Konstantinov postures up.
Konstantinov prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Konstantinov connects with a couple of short punches.
Konstantinov cracks Sitsongrit with a solid left hand.
Konstantinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Konstantinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Konstantinov trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konstantinov moves away.
Konstantinov tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Konstantinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Konstantinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konstantinov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vladimir Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konstantinov has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Konstantinov tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Konstantinov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Konstantinov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit punishes Konstantinov's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Konstantinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Konstantinov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Konstantinov's shoulder, as Konstantinov tries to avoid the shot.
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Konstantinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Konstantinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Konstantinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Konstantinov moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Vladimir Konstantinov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Konstantinov persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Konstantinov rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Konstantinov blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Konstantinov at a distance.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Konstantinov moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Konstantinov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Konstantinov's ribs.
Konstantinov has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Konstantinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit cracks Konstantinov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Konstantinov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konstantinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Konstantinov.
Konstantinov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Konstantinov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Konstantinov is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Konstantinov's shoulder, as Konstantinov tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit works Konstantinov's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Konstantinov doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Konstantinov.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Konstantinov off balance momentarily.
Konstantinov goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Konstantinov walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Konstantinov on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Konstantinov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Konstantinov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Konstantinov tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Konstantinov.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Konstantinov shoots in.
Konstantinov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Sitsongrit sneaks out the side door and pushes Konstantinov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Konstantinov moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Konstantinov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Konstantinov is controlling him.
Konstantinov stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Konstantinov controlling him for the moment.
Konstantinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Konstantinov looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Konstantinov's head. It's preventing any offense from Konstantinov, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
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hype
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