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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Pumphanmuang tries for a takedown but Ueda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ueda tries to counter with a takedown but Pumphanmuang is quick to defend against it.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Pumphanmuang leaves Ueda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang shoots in and drives through. Ueda sprawls well.
Ueda shoots in for a takedown but Pumphanmuang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ueda sets himself, and Pumphanmuang steps forward looking for the clinch! Ueda avoids it this time.
Pumphanmuang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dokonjonosuke Ueda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Ueda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ueda as he jumps to the side.
Pumphanmuang circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Pumphanmuang throws a sloppy head kick and Ueda moves out of range easily.
Ueda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pumphanmuang defends it nicely.
As Ueda backs off Pumphanmuang throws a huge counter combo but Ueda manages to avoid it all.
Pumphanmuang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pumphanmuang goes for a double leg but Ueda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ueda continues to drive forward.
Ueda shoots in but Pumphanmuang avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Ueda tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang moves out of range.
Ueda blocks a head kick by Pumphanmuang.
Ueda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ueda looks for a takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls well.
Pumphanmuang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ueda throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Pumphanmuang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pumphanmuang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ueda fails to pull guard.
#T3##BC2#
Pumphanmuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ueda shoots and misses
and Pumphanmuang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pumphanmuang shoots for a double leg takedown but Ueda sprawls well. He's pushed Pumphanmuang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ueda has a takedown stuffed.
Pumphanmuang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ueda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pumphanmuang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ueda or perhaps it was just good defense by Pumphanmuang, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang has managed to clinch.
Pumphanmuang has Ueda pressed against the cage, preventing Ueda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ueda is pressed up against the cage. Pumphanmuang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ueda down to the mat. Ueda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pumphanmuang darts in looking for a takedown but Ueda gets double underhooks and turns Pumphanmuang into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Pumphanmuang gets a clinch.
Pumphanmuang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ueda is trying to break the clinch but Pumphanmuang is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ueda tries a head kick but it misses.
Pumphanmuang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ueda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ueda but Ueda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ueda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pumphanmuang just manages to avoid it.
Ueda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pumphanmuang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a takedown but Ueda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pumphanmuang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pumphanmuang blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ueda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ueda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Pumphanmuang counters by clinching up. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pumphanmuang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Ueda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Pumphanmuang pulls Ueda into guard.
Ueda trying to control the position from guard on top but Pumphanmuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ueda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ueda wants to stand but Pumphanmuang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ueda passes into half guard.
Pumphanmuang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Ueda is keen to just control but Pumphanmuang is a slippery customer.
Pumphanmuang is looking to improve his position.
Pumphanmuang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ueda passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T3#
Ueda working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pumphanmuang's thigh. Pumphanmuang counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ueda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pumphanmuang has Ueda pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Pumphanmuang pushes Ueda off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pumphanmuang checks a leg kick.
Ueda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pumphanmuang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pumphanmuang leaves Ueda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Pumphanmuang jumps guard and drags Ueda to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pumphanmuang has his hands on Ueda's head, controlling the position.
Pumphanmuang throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ueda tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang is having none of it.
Ueda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pumphanmuang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Pumphanmuang misses.
Pumphanmuang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Pumphanmuang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ueda struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ueda wants to control but Pumphanmuang postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ueda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ueda trying to control from the bottom.
Ueda is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ueda sprawls well. Ueda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pumphanmuang gets slowly back to his feet.
Ueda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pumphanmuang manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a double leg but Ueda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dokonjonosuke Ueda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ueda or perhaps it was just good defense by Pumphanmuang, which made it look bad.
Ueda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Pumphanmuang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Ueda jumps guard and drags Pumphanmuang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pumphanmuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ueda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ueda trying to keep a closed guard but Pumphanmuang is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Pumphanmuang throwing strikes from guard but Ueda blocks nicely.
Ueda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Pumphanmuang stands up and waves to Ueda to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang has closed the distance and engaged Ueda in a clinch.
Pumphanmuang misses with a body punch.
Ueda tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang holds him up against the cage and eventually Ueda drops back down to his feet.
Pumphanmuang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ueda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Ueda pulls guard successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ueda trying to control the position.
Dokonjonosuke Ueda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pumphanmuang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pumphanmuang 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suayngarm Pumphanmuang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Pumphanmuang avoids it.
Kong sets himself, and Pumphanmuang steps forward looking for the clinch! Kong avoids it this time.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by Kong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Pumphanmuang manages to avoid it.
Pumphanmuang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kong. That one must have hurt.
Pumphanmuang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kong counters with a body kick.
Pumphanmuang has his takedown stuffed
and Kong counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pumphanmuang. Pumphanmuang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pumphanmuang shoots in but Kong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krom Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.#T1#
Pumphanmuang tries for a takedown but Kong circles away easily
and Kong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pumphanmuang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pumphanmuang backs up against the cage.
Kong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kong lands with a nice combination. Pumphanmuang backs away looking to recover.
Kong scores with a jab.
Kong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pumphanmuang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Pumphanmuang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong lands a jab-cross combination.
Pumphanmuang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krom Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch up
letting Kong counter with a right hand. #T2#
Pumphanmuang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pumphanmuang's calf.
Pumphanmuang misses with a combination
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pumphanmuang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kong can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Pumphanmuang clinches up against the cage.
Kong just leaning against Pumphanmuang, taking a breather. #BC#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Pumphanmuang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Pumphanmuang darts in trying to clinch
and Kong counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Kong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Pumphanmuang is rocked!
Kong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pumphanmuang is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Pumphanmuang crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Krom Kong!
A relieved looking Krom Kong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Pumphanmuang ducks right into an uppercut from Santiago.
Santiago throws a body punch but Pumphanmuang moves out of range.
Santiago lands a nice shot to the body.
Santiago lands a head shot.
Santiago connects with a crisp jab.
Pumphanmuang shoots for a double leg takedown but Santiago sprawls well. He's pushed Pumphanmuang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pumphanmuang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Pumphanmuang shoots in and bounces Santiago off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Pumphanmuang gets to his feet - Santiago follows without any prompting.
Pumphanmuang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santiago defends it nicely.#T1#
Santiago lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santiago scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pumphanmuang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santiago connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Pumphanmuang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Santiago!
Pumphanmuang working the ground and pound but Santiago is defending the strikes.
Pumphanmuang controls the position from side control.#T2#
Santiago struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Pumphanmuang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pumphanmuang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Santiago tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pumphanmuang easily slips into full mount!
Santiago wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T3#
Pumphanmuang controlling the position well here. Santiago rolled but Pumphanmuang kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Pumphanmuang working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Santiago is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Pumphanmuang has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Santiago taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Suayngarm Pumphanmuang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Caleman throws a body punch but Pumphanmuang moves out of range.
Caleman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pumphanmuang dives in for a single leg takedown but Caleman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Caleman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pumphanmuang doesn't seem bothered though.
Caleman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pumphanmuang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caleman lands with a nice body punch.
Caleman throws a combination. Pumphanmuang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has been cut.
Caleman misses the shot to the body.
Bai Caleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pumphanmuang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Pumphanmuang is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caleman shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Pumphanmuang takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Caleman sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Pumphanmuang bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bai Caleman!
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Event:
BFF 11: Obermueller vs. Mir
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saadulaev defends it nicely.
Saadulaev misses with a body kick.
Saadulaev throws the kick towards the body but Pumphanmuang avoids it.#TD2#
Saadulaev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pumphanmuang to the ground. Saadulaev is now in Pumphanmuang's guard.
Saadulaev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Pumphanmuang is looking for a triangle but Saadulaev pushes his legs off easily.
Pumphanmuang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saadulaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev wants to pass the guard but Pumphanmuang is keeping the position.
Saadulaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Saadulaev tries to stand but Pumphanmuang is controlling from the bottom.
Saadulaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Pumphanmuang is retaining full guard.
Saadulaev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pumphanmuang thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saadulaev stuffs the takedown.
Saadulaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#CL#
Pumphanmuang rushes Saadulaev and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saadulaev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pumphanmuang just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD2#
Saadulaev drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Pumphanmuang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saadulaev, up you get!
Saadulaev is looking to clinch.
Pumphanmuang darts in looking for a takedown but Saadulaev gets double underhooks and turns Pumphanmuang into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suayngarm Pumphanmuang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pumphanmuang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saadulaev.
Saadulaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saadulaev looks winded!#CL#
Pumphanmuang moves into the clinch.
Saadulaev tries to throw a body punch but Pumphanmuang avoids it by throwing Saadulaev back against the ropes. #TD2#
Saadulaev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pumphanmuang regains guard immediately.
Pumphanmuang pulls Saadulaev in close to prevent any damage.
Saadulaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pumphanmuang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Saadulaev wants to control from the top but Pumphanmuang keeps moving.
Pumphanmuang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saadulaev wants to control from the top but Pumphanmuang keeps moving.
Pumphanmuang working a defensive guard here.
Saadulaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saadulaev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pumphanmuang is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pumphanmuang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pumphanmuang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pumphanmuang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saadulaev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saadulaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pumphanmuang. #T5#
Pumphanmuang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saadulaev is fending him off so far but Pumphanmuang persists. Nope, Saadulaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Saadulaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Pumphanmuang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saadulaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pumphanmuang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saadulaev is fending him off so far but Pumphanmuang persists. Nope, Saadulaev circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Saadulaev with that takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saadulaev as he jumps to the side.
Saadulaev looks for a takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls well.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saadulaev wants to stall.
#T6#
Pumphanmuang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saadulaev is defending well.#TD#
Pumphanmuang jumps guard and drags Saadulaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pumphanmuang looking to control.
Pumphanmuang is looking to stand up but Saadulaev isn't so interested in that idea.
Saadulaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pumphanmuang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pumphanmuang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Pumphanmuang manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.#T7#
Saadulaev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pumphanmuang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pumphanmuang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saadulaev's efforts to push away.
Saadulaev tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang won't allow it.
#BC#
Pumphanmuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pumphanmuang goes for a double leg but Saadulaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Saadulaev continues to drive forward.
Saadulaev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saadulaev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pumphanmuang is fending him off so far but Saadulaev persists. Nope, Pumphanmuang circles away and we're back to standing.
Pumphanmuang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pumphanmuang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saadulaev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T8#
Saadulaev darts in looking for a takedown but Pumphanmuang gets double underhooks and turns Saadulaev into the ropes.
Pumphanmuang shoots for a takedown but Saadulaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pumphanmuang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pumphanmuang shoots for a takedown but Saadulaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saadulaev tries for a takedown but Pumphanmuang circles away easily
and Pumphanmuang counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Saadulaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pumphanmuang counters with a left and a right that stings Saadulaev. #CL#
Pumphanmuang moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch.
#T9#
Pumphanmuang lands with a slapping head kick.
Pumphanmuang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saadulaev.
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saadulaev defends it nicely.
Pumphanmuang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Pumphanmuang clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Pumphanmuang breaks from the clinch.
Pumphanmuang thows a body kick. Saadulaev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang 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. This is the final round!
#R2#
Saadulaev misses with a two punch combination.
Saadulaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pumphanmuang defends well and Saadulaev ends up having to push Pumphanmuang into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saadulaev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saadulaev sprawls well. Saadulaev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pumphanmuang gets slowly back to his feet.
Saadulaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pumphanmuang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pumphanmuang leaves Saadulaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saadulaev looks to land a body kick but Pumphanmuang moved away.
Saadulaev swinging wildly here.
Saadulaev is breathing heavily.
Pumphanmuang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saadulaev pinned against the ropes. Saadulaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Saadulaev has a takedown stuffed.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halid Saadulaev.#CL#
Pumphanmuang clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Pumphanmuang manages to pull guard.
Pumphanmuang thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pumphanmuang is trying to keep Saadulaev in close.
Saadulaev trying to control but Pumphanmuang is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Pumphanmuang is looking for a triangle but Saadulaev pushes his legs off easily.
#ES#
Pumphanmuang is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Saadulaev presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Pumphanmuang ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pumphanmuang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Saadulaev trying to control but Pumphanmuang is working from the bottom.
Pumphanmuang trying to keep a closed guard but Saadulaev is proving a slippery customer.
Saadulaev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Pumphanmuang wants to stand but Saadulaev is controlling the position.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saadulaev trying to control but Pumphanmuang is working from the bottom.
Pumphanmuang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saadulaev can do to turn this around?
Saadulaev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pumphanmuang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Pumphanmuang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saadulaev is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saadulaev moves in looking to clinch but Pumphanmuang pushes him off.
A slow jab from Saadulaev misses its intended target. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pumphanmuang fails to land the takedown.
Saadulaev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saadulaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saadulaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Pumphanmuang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saadulaev shoots in but Pumphanmuang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pumphanmuang dodges the punch combination from Saadulaev.
#T5#
Pumphanmuang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saadulaev swivels and escapes.
Pumphanmuang goes for a double leg but Saadulaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Saadulaev continues to drive forward.
Saadulaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls well. He's pushed Saadulaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pumphanmuang shoots for a double leg takedown but Saadulaev sprawls well. He's pushed Pumphanmuang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pumphanmuang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Saadulaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pumphanmuang, pushing him back against the ropes.
Pumphanmuang is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Saadulaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang has Saadulaev pressed against the ropes, preventing Saadulaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Pumphanmuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T6#
Saadulaev thuds a left hand into Pumphanmuang's body.
Saadulaev shoots in looking for a takedown but Pumphanmuang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saadulaev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Saadulaev as Pumphanmuang shoots in.
Pumphanmuang lands a high kick!
Pumphanmuang lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Saadulaev pushes Pumphanmuang up against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pumphanmuang jumps guard but Saadulaev stands there with Pumphanmuang around his waist. Pumphanmuang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saadulaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pumphanmuang walks away with a smile on his face. Saadulaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang is winning the standup battle so far.
Pumphanmuang avoids the head kick by Saadulaev.
#T7#
Saadulaev tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang moves out of range.
Pumphanmuang feinted with a counter takedown.
Saadulaev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang sets himself, and Saadulaev steps forward looking for the clinch! Pumphanmuang avoids it this time.
Saadulaev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saadulaev throws a combination that misses
and Pumphanmuang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pumphanmuang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saadulaev pinned against the ropes. Saadulaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saadulaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Pumphanmuang is just out of range.
Saadulaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T8#
Pumphanmuang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pumphanmuang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saadulaev as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Saadulaev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pumphanmuang to the mat! Pumphanmuang manages to get full guard.
Pumphanmuang trying to keep a closed guard but Saadulaev is proving a slippery customer.
Saadulaev won't allow Pumphanmuang to get back to his feet.
Saadulaev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saadulaev wants to stand but Pumphanmuang has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T9#
Pumphanmuang keeping full guard, as Saadulaev tries to pass.
Saadulaev stops Pumphanmuang from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pumphanmuang keeping moving, preventing Saadulaev from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saadulaev dives in and grabs Pumphanmuang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pumphanmuang pushes down on Saadulaev's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a takedown but Saadulaev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pumphanmuang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pumphanmuang has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Well Pumphanmuang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Suayngarm Pumphanmuang!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Suayngarm Pumphanmuang!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Suayngarm Pumphanmuang!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
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Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Katsumoto dives in and grabs Pumphanmuang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pumphanmuang pushes down on Katsumoto's head and hops out.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pumphanmuang as he jumps to the side.
Pumphanmuang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katsumoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katsumoto steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Katsumoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pumphanmuang pinned against the cage. Pumphanmuang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadashi Katsumoto.
Pumphanmuang has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pumphanmuang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Katsumoto's sensitive parts.
Pumphanmuang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Katsumoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Katsumoto shoots in but Pumphanmuang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Katsumoto looks winded!
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Katsumoto as he avoids it easily.
Katsumoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pumphanmuang defends well and Katsumoto ends up having to push Pumphanmuang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pumphanmuang misses the jab.#CL2#
Katsumoto moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pumphanmuang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pumphanmuang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Katsumoto back to the cage. Pumphanmuang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pumphanmuang misses with a body kick.
Katsumoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Katsumoto is looking to clinch but Pumphanmuang is avoiding it.
Pumphanmuang is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Pumphanmuang moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC#
Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch.
No luck for Pumphanmuang with that takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang wants to slow Katsumoto down by chopping away at his legs.
Pumphanmuang throws a nice looking combination but Katsumoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katsumoto darts in looking for a takedown but Pumphanmuang gets double underhooks and turns Katsumoto into the cage.
Katsumoto connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsumoto leaves Pumphanmuang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Katsumoto.#T3##CL2#
Katsumoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pumphanmuang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Katsumoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pumphanmuang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Katsumoto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pumphanmuang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katsumoto has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Katsumoto rushes Pumphanmuang and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Katsumoto is pressed up against the cage. Pumphanmuang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Katsumoto down to the mat. Katsumoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pumphanmuang dives in and grabs Katsumoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katsumoto pushes down on Pumphanmuang's head and hops out.
As Pumphanmuang backs off Katsumoto throws a huge counter combo but Pumphanmuang manages to avoid it all.
Katsumoto throws a combination. Pumphanmuang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pumphanmuang on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Katsumoto fails with the takedown.
Pumphanmuang fails with a takedown attempt.
Katsumoto fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tadashi Katsumoto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pumphanmuang.
Katsumoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Pumphanmuang counters with a straight right hand.
Pumphanmuang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katsumoto's waist but Katsumoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pumphanmuang off to one side. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Katsumoto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Katsumoto stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Katsumoto pulls guard. #T1#
Pumphanmuang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Katsumoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pumphanmuang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pumphanmuang advances to half guard.
Pumphanmuang is looking to take a break and control but Katsumoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katsumoto trying to control here.
Pumphanmuang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pumphanmuang looks to land a strike but Katsumoto avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pumphanmuang postures up.
Katsumoto being controlled here, momentarily.
Pumphanmuang wants to control from the top but Katsumoto keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pumphanmuang fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suayngarm Pumphanmuang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL2#
Katsumoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Pumphanmuang tries to work over Katsumoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katsumoto blocks a body shot from Pumphanmuang.
Katsumoto jumps guard but Pumphanmuang stands there with Katsumoto around his waist. Katsumoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Pumphanmuang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Katsumoto uses from the top position.
Katsumoto stays in close to Pumphanmuang's body and controls the position. #T4#
Pumphanmuang tries to strike from the bottom.
Pumphanmuang controls Katsumoto momentarily but Katsumoto frees himself.
Katsumoto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pumphanmuang throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pumphanmuang wants to stand but Katsumoto is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tadashi Katsumoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pumphanmuang shoots in but no luck this time.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katsumoto shoots in but Pumphanmuang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a double leg but Katsumoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Katsumoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Pumphanmuang does no damage.
Katsumoto cracks a nice hook into Pumphanmuang's ribs.
Pumphanmuang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Katsumoto pinned against the cage. Katsumoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suayngarm Pumphanmuang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Pumphanmuang shows good takedown defense.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Katsumoto but Katsumoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pumphanmuang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pumphanmuang wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Pumphanmuang has Katsumoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Pumphanmuang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pumphanmuang tries to pull guard but Katsumoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Pumphanmuang drops back down to his feet.
Katsumoto is working for takedown but Pumphanmuang is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2##TD#
Pumphanmuang pulls Katsumoto into guard.
Pumphanmuang looking to control.
Katsumoto passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Katsumoto is controlling the pace.
Pumphanmuang wants to control the action here but instead Katsumoto manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Katsumoto controlling the pace for now.
Pumphanmuang tries to lock up and control but Katsumoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Katsumoto content just to control the position here.
Katsumoto looking to control but Pumphanmuang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pumphanmuang regains half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Katsumoto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pumphanmuang!
Pumphanmuang working to try and regain half guard.
Katsumoto thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katsumoto controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tadashi Katsumoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Katsumoto 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadashi Katsumoto!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Pumphanmuang throws a right and a left that Katsumoto avoids nicely. #CL#
Pumphanmuang moves into range and clinches up with Katsumoto.
Pumphanmuang has Katsumoto pressed against the cage.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang won't allow it.
Katsumoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pumphanmuang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Pumphanmuang manages to break the clinch.
Pumphanmuang has his takedown stuffed
and Katsumoto counters with a head kick. That will keep Pumphanmuang thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang fails to land with a series of punches.
Pumphanmuang leaves Katsumoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadashi Katsumoto.#CL#
Pumphanmuang instigates a clinch. #T1#
Pumphanmuang misses with a knee strike.
Katsumoto gets underhooks to prevent Pumphanmuang's takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Katsumoto jumps guard.
Katsumoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pumphanmuang is one step ahead there.
Pumphanmuang controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pumphanmuang trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pumphanmuang is looking to work some ground and pound but Katsumoto has wrist control.
Katsumoto controls Pumphanmuang momentarily but Pumphanmuang frees himself.
Pumphanmuang preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Katsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Pumphanmuang dives in and grabs Katsumoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katsumoto pushes down on Pumphanmuang's head and hops out.
Katsumoto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch up.
Katsumoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang. Pumphanmuang gets slowly back to his feet.
Katsumoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pumphanmuang tries to counter by clinching up but Katsumoto breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Katsumoto closes the distance and pushes Pumphanmuang back into the cage.
Pumphanmuang fails to pull guard.
Katsumoto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Katsumoto prevents Pumphanmuang from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Katsumoto. #T4##BC2#
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Katsumoto clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pumphanmuang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pumphanmuang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Katsumoto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Katsumoto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pumphanmuang after a bit of a struggle.
Pumphanmuang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Katsumoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang jumps guard but Katsumoto stands there with Pumphanmuang around his waist. Pumphanmuang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Pumphanmuang jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tadashi Katsumoto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Katsumoto looks for a takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls well.
Katsumoto tries to clinch up.#CL#
Pumphanmuang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Katsumoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadashi Katsumoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pumphanmuang.#BC#
Pumphanmuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a takedown. Katsumoto tries to sprawl out of it but Pumphanmuang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Katsumoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Katsumoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Katsumoto connects with a high kick.
Pumphanmuang wants to clinch up but Katsumoto keeps it at a distance.
Pumphanmuang is looking to clinch but Katsumoto is avoiding it.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pumphanmuang but Pumphanmuang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pumphanmuang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch up but Katsumoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Katsumoto scores with a push kick.
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Katsumoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katsumoto unleashes a big counter combination but Pumphanmuang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Katsumoto jumps guard but Pumphanmuang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Pumphanmuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pumphanmuang scores with a head kick.
Katsumoto shoots in but Pumphanmuang avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
No luck for Pumphanmuang with that takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang fails with the takedown.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katsumoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang.#CL2#
Katsumoto darts in and clinches Pumphanmuang up against the cage.
Pumphanmuang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Katsumoto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pumphanmuang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katsumoto has him pressed against the cage.
Katsumoto misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Katsumoto breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Katsumoto misses with a double jab
and Pumphanmuang counters with a right hand to the body.
Katsumoto moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Pumphanmuang takes the fight into the clinch.
Pumphanmuang is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pumphanmuang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Katsumoto clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tadashi Katsumoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Katsumoto sprawls well. Katsumoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pumphanmuang gets slowly back to his feet.
Katsumoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Katsumoto shoots for a takedown but Pumphanmuang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsumoto as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsumoto looks for a takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls well.
Pumphanmuang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Katsumoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Katsumoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Katsumoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadashi Katsumoto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pumphanmuang misses with a wild combination.
Pumphanmuang stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katsumoto.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsumoto as he jumps to the side.
Katsumoto wants to counter with a clinch but Pumphanmuang pushes him away.#T2#
No luck for Katsumoto with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Pumphanmuang closes the distance and pushes Katsumoto back into the cage.
Katsumoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pumphanmuang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pumphanmuang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Katsumoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pumphanmuang is trying to push Katsumoto away but Katsumoto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pumphanmuang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pumphanmuang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pumphanmuang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang won't allow it.
Pumphanmuang lands with a right to the head.
Pumphanmuang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Katsumoto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pumphanmuang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Katsumoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Katsumoto shoots and misses #CL#
and Pumphanmuang counters by clinching up.
Pumphanmuang misses with a body punch.
Katsumoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Pumphanmuang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Pumphanmuang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Katsumoto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Pumphanmuang as Katsumoto shoots in.
Pumphanmuang attempts a counter takedown but Katsumoto avoids it well and moves away.
Pumphanmuang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Katsumoto tries to counter with a clinch but Pumphanmuang shakes him off and moves away.
Katsumoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pumphanmuang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pumphanmuang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pumphanmuang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Katsumoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadashi Katsumoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pumphanmuang misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Katsumoto 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadashi Katsumoto!
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Event:
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Date: Mar 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Katsumoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch but Katsumoto is having none of it.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsumoto as he jumps to the side.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang drives through and clinches with Katsumoto against the cage.
#BC#
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pumphanmuang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsumoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Katsumoto forces Pumphanmuang back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Katsumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katsumoto misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Pumphanmuang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Katsumoto counters with a one-two to the body.
Tadashi Katsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Katsumoto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Katsumoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Pumphanmuang counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Katsumoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Katsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pumphanmuang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Katsumoto is breathing heavily.
Pumphanmuang has a takedown stuffed.
Katsumoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pumphanmuang misses with the combination.
#T2#
Katsumoto misses with a takedown
and Pumphanmuang counters with a one-two to the body.
Katsumoto scores with a shot to the body.
Pumphanmuang tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pumphanmuang but Pumphanmuang pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang clinches.
Katsumoto wants a takedown.
Pumphanmuang taking a breather.
Katsumoto trying to control the position but instead, Pumphanmuang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Katsumoto into the cage.#T3#
Katsumoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pumphanmuang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Katsumoto's efforts to push away.
Katsumoto looking for a takedown.
Katsumoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pumphanmuang backwards. #TD2#
Pumphanmuang gets control of Katsumoto's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pumphanmuang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Katsumoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Katsumoto stops Pumphanmuang from standing up. #T4##SUB#
Katsumoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Katsumoto trying to control but Pumphanmuang is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suayngarm Pumphanmuang will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Pumphanmuang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katsumoto's waist but Katsumoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pumphanmuang off to one side.
Katsumoto goes for a double leg but Pumphanmuang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pumphanmuang continues to drive forward.
Pumphanmuang unleashes a big counter combination but Katsumoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Katsumoto works Pumphanmuang's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang moves into range and clinches up with Katsumoto.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang won't allow it.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown but Katsumoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsumoto misses with a takedown attempt - Pumphanmuang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick by Katsumoto misses
and Pumphanmuang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pumphanmuang dives in and grabs Katsumoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katsumoto pushes down on Pumphanmuang's head and hops out.#T1##CL2#
Pumphanmuang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Katsumoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pumphanmuang.
Tadashi Katsumoto is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Katsumoto.
Pumphanmuang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katsumoto.
Pumphanmuang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Katsumoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pumphanmuang somewhat.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katsumoto as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2##CL#
Katsumoto pushes Pumphanmuang up against the cage in a clinch.
Katsumoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pumphanmuang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pumphanmuang wants a takedown but no success here.
Katsumoto stalling the fight.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang won't allow it.
#TD2#
Pumphanmuang drags the fight down to the ground.
Pumphanmuang being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Pumphanmuang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Katsumoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Pumphanmuang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Katsumoto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katsumoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katsumoto wants to stand but Pumphanmuang is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Katsumoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Katsumoto with that takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Katsumoto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Pumphanmuang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Katsumoto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pumphanmuang dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Katsumoto darts in looking for a takedown but Pumphanmuang gets double underhooks and turns Katsumoto into the cage.
Pumphanmuang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Katsumoto defends it well.
Tadashi Katsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pumphanmuang shoots for a double leg takedown but Katsumoto sprawls well. He's pushed Pumphanmuang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Katsumoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang has Katsumoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pumphanmuang just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsumoto has had enough of the clinch but Pumphanmuang keeps him there for the moment.
Pumphanmuang tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pumphanmuang pulls guard successfully.
Katsumoto wants to control from the top but Pumphanmuang keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Pumphanmuang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Katsumoto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Katsumoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang. Pumphanmuang gets slowly back to his feet.
Pumphanmuang slaps away a takedown attempt from Katsumoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Katsumoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pumphanmuang circles away.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pumphanmuang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pumphanmuang tries to pull guard but Katsumoto holds him up against the cage and eventually Pumphanmuang drops back down to his feet.
Pumphanmuang gets underhooks to prevent Katsumoto's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Pumphanmuang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katsumoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang slaps away a takedown attempt from Katsumoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang darts in and clinches Katsumoto up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Pumphanmuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pumphanmuang has a takedown stuffed.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Pumphanmuang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Katsumoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pumphanmuang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Katsumoto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Katsumoto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang clinches up with Katsumoto and pushes him back against the cage.
Katsumoto taking a breather.#TD#
Katsumoto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pumphanmuang uses from the top position. #ES#
Katsumoto has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pumphanmuang is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pumphanmuang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katsumoto.
Tadashi Katsumoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Katsumoto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pumphanmuang 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suayngarm Pumphanmuang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Katsumoto tries to clinch up but Pumphanmuang circles away and keeps his distance.
Katsumoto tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang is having none of it.
Katsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Katsumoto sprawls well. Katsumoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pumphanmuang gets slowly back to his feet.
Pumphanmuang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Katsumoto swivels and escapes.
Pumphanmuang goes for a double leg but Katsumoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Katsumoto continues to drive forward.
Tadashi Katsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang leaves Katsumoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katsumoto.
A solid body kick from Katsumoto. #T1##CL2#
Pumphanmuang has managed to clinch.
Katsumoto is trying to pull guard but Pumphanmuang has him pressed against the cage.
Pumphanmuang has Katsumoto pressed against the cage, preventing Katsumoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pumphanmuang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pumphanmuang just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Pumphanmuang manages to pull guard.
Katsumoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pumphanmuang is looking to stand up but Katsumoto isn't so interested in that idea.
Pumphanmuang trying to control the position.
#T2#
Pumphanmuang throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pumphanmuang keeping moving, preventing Katsumoto from controlling successfully.
Pumphanmuang controls Katsumoto momentarily but Katsumoto frees himself.
Katsumoto stops Pumphanmuang from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pumphanmuang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Katsumoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Katsumoto defends it nicely.
Katsumoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Pumphanmuang shoots in and drives through. Katsumoto sprawls well.
Katsumoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pumphanmuang defends well and Katsumoto ends up having to push Pumphanmuang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pumphanmuang with the counter takedown but Katsumoto avoids it easily.
Katsumoto lands a leg kick that knocks Pumphanmuang off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Katsumoto. #CL#
Katsumoto darts in and clinches Pumphanmuang up against the cage.
Katsumoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pumphanmuang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Katsumoto breaks the clinch.
Katsumoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Katsumoto is breathing heavily.
Pumphanmuang fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Katsumoto shoots and misses
letting Pumphanmuang counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katsumoto is defended easily by Pumphanmuang.
Katsumoto moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang tries for a takedown but Katsumoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Katsumoto. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Katsumoto breaks from the clinch.
Katsumoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pumphanmuang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tadashi Katsumoto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Katsumoto stuffs the takedown.
Katsumoto misses with a takedown attempt - Pumphanmuang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pumphanmuang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Katsumoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pumphanmuang defends well and Katsumoto ends up having to push Pumphanmuang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Katsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsumoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pumphanmuang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang shoots in and drives through. Katsumoto sprawls well.
Pumphanmuang keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pumphanmuang just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Pumphanmuang decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Pumphanmuang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Pumphanmuang has his foot on Katsumoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katsumoto works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Katsumoto gets to his feet. Pumphanmuang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tadashi Katsumoto is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang closes the distance and pushes Katsumoto back into the cage.
Pumphanmuang is trying to pull guard but Katsumoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Katsumoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katsumoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pumphanmuang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Katsumoto can pounce on him.
Katsumoto moves in looking to clinch but Pumphanmuang pushes him off.
Pumphanmuang is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Pumphanmuang stuffs the takedown attempt from Katsumoto. Katsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Pumphanmuang avoids the head kick by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto leaves Pumphanmuang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Katsumoto clinches up against the cage.
Katsumoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pumphanmuang walks away with a smile on his face. Katsumoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Katsumoto clinches.
Katsumoto tries to break the clinch but Pumphanmuang is controlling the position.
Katsumoto looking for a takedown. #T3#
Pumphanmuang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Katsumoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Katsumoto dodges an elbow strike from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang misses with a knee strike.
Katsumoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pumphanmuang to keep the fight standing.
Pumphanmuang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katsumoto slowing the pace effectively.
Pumphanmuang prevents Katsumoto from breaking the clinch.
Katsumoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Katsumoto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Katsumoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pumphanmuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katsumoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Katsumoto throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katsumoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pumphanmuang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pumphanmuang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tadashi Katsumoto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pumphanmuang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katsumoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katsumoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pumphanmuang defends well and Katsumoto ends up having to push Pumphanmuang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Katsumoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pumphanmuang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Katsumoto tries to avoid it but Pumphanmuang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Katsumoto to the ground. Katsumoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katsumoto dives in and grabs Pumphanmuang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pumphanmuang pushes down on Katsumoto's head and hops out.
Katsumoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang moves into range and clinches up with Katsumoto.
Katsumoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Katsumoto is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pumphanmuang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from Katsumoto.
Pumphanmuang stalling against the cage.
Katsumoto is trying to stall.
Pumphanmuang struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsumoto controls his hands.
#TD2#
Pumphanmuang pulls guard.
Katsumoto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Pumphanmuang looking to control.
Katsumoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Katsumoto looking to pass the guard.
Pumphanmuang keeping moving, preventing Katsumoto from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Pumphanmuang misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pumphanmuang or perhaps it was just good defense by Katsumoto, which made it look bad.
Katsumoto wants to clinch up but Pumphanmuang keeps it at a distance.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Pumphanmuang shows good takedown defense.
Tadashi Katsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katsumoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pumphanmuang avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Pumphanmuang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pumphanmuang jumps guard but Katsumoto stands there with Pumphanmuang around his waist. Pumphanmuang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Pumphanmuang manages to break the clinch.
Katsumoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pumphanmuang misses with a wild body shot.
Katsumoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadashi Katsumoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a takedown but Katsumoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pumphanmuang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Katsumoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Harper is looking to land body kicks.
Harper sets himself, and Pumphanmuang steps forward looking for the clinch! Harper avoids it this time.
Harper tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang is having none of it. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang drives through and clinches with Harper against the cage.
Harper tries to circle away but Pumphanmuang has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Harper pulls guard.
Pumphanmuang tries to free his leg and advance position but Harper is retaining full guard.
Harper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pumphanmuang wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pumphanmuang controls the pace.
Harper striking off his back but it's not causing Pumphanmuang any problems.
Harper trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Harper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pumphanmuang's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Pumphanmuang looking for subs off his back but Harper has passed one foot through into half guard.
Harper drops an elbow to the side of Pumphanmuang's head.
Harper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pumphanmuang's head.
Harper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pumphanmuang wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Harper.
Pumphanmuang looks winded!#T2#
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harper working Pumphanmuang over with strikes.
Pumphanmuang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harper scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pumphanmuang defending well though.
Pumphanmuang taking some punishment here, with Harper in his half guard.
Harper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pumphanmuang's head.
Harper tries to stand and escape but Pumphanmuang is controlling the position.
Harper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pumphanmuang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harper scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harper 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.#T3#
Pumphanmuang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harper.
Harper is nestled in close to Pumphanmuang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Harper.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pumphanmuang has his hands clasped together around Harper's back. He's all about the action.
Harper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pumphanmuang defending well though. #T4#
Harper working over Pumphanmuang with some ground and pound. Pumphanmuang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pumphanmuang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harper scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pumphanmuang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper is nestled in close to Pumphanmuang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Harper dominated that round.
That's time! Harper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Harper gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Pumphanmuang is trying to trip Harper. He has hold of a leg but Harper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pumphanmuang persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pumphanmuang won't allow Harper to sweep him here.
Harper throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Harper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Harper working the head and body with strikes.
Harper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Harper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pumphanmuang is breathing heavily.#T1#
Harper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pumphanmuang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harper connects with a nice short shot to Pumphanmuang's temple.
Harper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Harper. #SUB#
Harper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pumphanmuang wants to improve his position but Harper is controlling well.
#T2#
Pumphanmuang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harper.
Harper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pumphanmuang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pumphanmuang has hold of Harper's hands but Harper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Harper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harper is nestled in close to Pumphanmuang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pumphanmuang is trying to control but Harper passes into side control!
Harper landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Harper tries for a kimura but Pumphanmuang is defending well.
Harper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Harper working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Pumphanmuang throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Pumphanmuang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pumphanmuang tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Harper easily slips into full mount!
Harper in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Harper looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Harper goes for an armbar but Pumphanmuang turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pumphanmuang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Harper dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Harper fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang moves into the clinch.
Harper can't break the clinch.
Pumphanmuang lands a shoulder strike.
Harper tries to break the clinch but Pumphanmuang is controlling the position.
Harper wants to take the fight to the mat but Pumphanmuang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Pumphanmuang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pumphanmuang controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harper is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang wants to stand and escape but Harper is having none of it.
Pumphanmuang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Harper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jack Harper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harper throws a big right hand that misses.
Pumphanmuang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harper lands a couple of elbows.
Harper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Pumphanmuang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Harper off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Pumphanmuang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pumphanmuang is in Harper's guard.#T2#
Harper doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Harper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harper doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Harper wants to sweep here but Pumphanmuang controlling him for the moment.
Pumphanmuang wants to pass the guard but Harper is keeping the position.
Harper striking off his back, scoring a few points. #T3#
Harper will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Harper clinches.
Harper is trying to push Pumphanmuang away but Pumphanmuang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Harper breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Harper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Harper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Pumphanmuang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pumphanmuang is one step ahead there.
Harper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Harper landing some decent shots from guard.
Harper is looking to stand up but Pumphanmuang won't let him.
Harper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pumphanmuang trying to control the position.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Harper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harper works over Pumphanmuang with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Harper.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Harper!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Tong Po throws a hook but Pumphanmuang blocks it.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang darts in and clinches Tong Po up against the cage.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tong Po fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tong Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang shoots in and drives through. Tong Po sprawls well.#CL2#
Tong Po gets tackled into the cage by Pumphanmuang. Pumphanmuang maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Pumphanmuang drags the fight down to the ground.
Tong Po trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pumphanmuang's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Po looking to pass the guard.
Tong Po wants to control from the top but Pumphanmuang keeps moving. #T1##ES2#
Pumphanmuang has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tong Po has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tong Po scores with a jab.
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a takedown. Tong Po tries to sprawl out of it but Pumphanmuang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tong Po manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tong Po shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pumphanmuang sprawls well. Pumphanmuang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tong Po gets slowly back to his feet.
Tong Po has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Tong Po avoids a kick to the body.
Tong Po misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Pumphanmuang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyak Tong Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Po jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pumphanmuang walks away with a smile on his face. Tong Po gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tong Po.
Tong Po tries to clinch there but Pumphanmuang circles away.
#CL2#
Pumphanmuang clinches up against the cage.
Pumphanmuang tries to score a body lock takedown but Tong Po shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Pumphanmuang pulls Tong Po into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pumphanmuang has Tong Po pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##ES2#
Pumphanmuang pushes Tong Po off and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for Pumphanmuang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Pumphanmuang moves into range and clinches up with Tong Po.
Tong Po is trying to drag Pumphanmuang to the mat but Pumphanmuang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tong Po fails to pull guard.
Tong Po is breathing heavily.
Tong Po tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pumphanmuang smiles and moves away.
Tong Po tries to clinch up.
Tong Po misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Tong Po shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pumphanmuang as he avoids it easily.
Pumphanmuang throws a fast counter high kick but Tong Po manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang closes the distance and clinches.
Pumphanmuang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tong Po has had enough of the clinch but Pumphanmuang keeps him there for the moment.
Pumphanmuang wants a takedown but no success here.
Tong Po tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang won't allow it.
Pumphanmuang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tong Po is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Pumphanmuang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pumphanmuang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tong Po is working Pumphanmuang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Pumphanmuang moves into range and clinches up with Tong Po.
Pumphanmuang tries for a takedown but Tong Po manages to get underhooks.
Tong Po gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang.
Stalling in the clinch from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tong Po gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pyak Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Tong Po goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pumphanmuang prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tong Po pulls guard.
Pumphanmuang stops Tong Po from standing up. #T1#
Pumphanmuang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pumphanmuang postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Po wants to stand but Pumphanmuang is controlling the position.
Tong Po is trying to keep Pumphanmuang in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tong Po tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Tong Po.
Pyak Tong Po is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tong Po wants to clinch up but Pumphanmuang keeps it at a distance.
Tong Po looks for a takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls well.
Tong Po misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tong Po falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pumphanmuang counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang clinches with his opponent.
#T3##TD2#
Pumphanmuang jumps into guard, dragging Tong Po to the mat.
#SUB2#
Pumphanmuang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pumphanmuang controlling the position.#SUB2#
Pumphanmuang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Pumphanmuang working for a triangle but Tong Po defends it easily.
Tong Po postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Pumphanmuang looking for a guillotine here but Tong Po defends easily.
Pumphanmuang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tong Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pumphanmuang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tong Po avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tong Po throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tong Po stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tong Po wants it to stay on the feet.
Pumphanmuang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tong Po pinned against the cage. Tong Po gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pumphanmuang misses with a takedown attempt - Tong Po sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pyak Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang avoids the head kick by Tong Po.
Pumphanmuang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tong Po connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pumphanmuang's hands.#T1#
Tong Po shoots in looking for a takedown. Pumphanmuang tries to sprawl out of it but Tong Po keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pumphanmuang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tong Po slaps away a takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pumphanmuang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tong Po sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tong Po is defended easily by Pumphanmuang.
Tong Po tries for a takedown but Pumphanmuang circles away easily#CL2#
and Pumphanmuang counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Pumphanmuang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pumphanmuang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pumphanmuang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Tong Po trying to control but Pumphanmuang is working from the bottom.
Tong Po being controlled here momentarily.
Tong Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pumphanmuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Po is looking to stand up but Pumphanmuang won't let him.
Pumphanmuang has control of Tong Po's left arm, preventing Tong Po from doing any damage. #T3#
Tong Po missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Tong Po is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pumphanmuang slaps away a takedown attempt from Tong Po, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pumphanmuang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tong Po circles away.
Pumphanmuang fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Pumphanmuang. No joy for Tong Po on that attempt.
Pumphanmuang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tong Po momentarily.
#T4#
Tong Po fails with a takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang shoots for a takedown but Tong Po saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tong Po tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang is having none of it.
Tong Po goes for a double leg but Pumphanmuang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pumphanmuang continues to drive forward.
Tong Po tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang moves out of range. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Pumphanmuang pulls guard. #SUB2#
Pumphanmuang is looking for a triangle but Tong Po pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pyak Tong Po.
I think Pumphanmuang 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suayngarm Pumphanmuang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Craig clinches up against the cage.
Pumphanmuang can't get the takedown.
Pumphanmuang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Pumphanmuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craig avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Pumphanmuang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1##BC2#
Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Pumphanmuang pushes Craig up against the cage in a clinch.
Pumphanmuang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Craig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Craig has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pumphanmuang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pumphanmuang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Craig just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shannon Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang stops a takedown attempt from Craig.
#BC2#
Pumphanmuang breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
A head kick by Pumphanmuang misses
and Craig counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Craig, pushing him back against the cage.
Pumphanmuang is stalling here.
Craig can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Craig.
Pumphanmuang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Craig is looking to counter the offense by Pumphanmuang and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Pumphanmuang takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Pumphanmuang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Craig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pumphanmuang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Craig looks for a takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls well.
Craig sets himself, and Pumphanmuang steps forward looking for the clinch! Craig avoids it this time.
Craig takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pumphanmuang tries to bum rush Craig with a series of wild strikes but Craig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Craig misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Pumphanmuang counters by clinching up. #T4#
Pumphanmuang fails to pull guard.
Craig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pumphanmuang has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Pumphanmuang. No joy for Craig on that attempt. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang moves into the clinch.
Pumphanmuang tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pumphanmuang pinned against the cage. Pumphanmuang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang. #CL2#
Pumphanmuang closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pumphanmuang misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Pumphanmuang moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Pumphanmuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craig blocks a head kick by Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Craig swivels and escapes.#T1##TD#
Craig changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pumphanmuang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A control attempt from Pumphanmuang but he's now mounted!
Craig dominating with strikes here.
Pumphanmuang tries to buck Craig off but he can't manage it.
Craig misses with a head shot.
Pumphanmuang is desperately trying to improve his position but Craig has a good base and remains in mount.
Craig working the ground and pound effectively.
Craig throwing strikes here but Pumphanmuang is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#SUB#
Craig goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pumphanmuang turns into him and now he's in Craig's guard.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pumphanmuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Craig is keeping the position for now.
Pumphanmuang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pumphanmuang prevents Craig from getting back to his feet.
Craig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Pumphanmuang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pumphanmuang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pumphanmuang being controlled here momentarily.
Craig is looking to sweep but instead, Pumphanmuang has passed into half guard.
Craig tries to roll over but Pumphanmuang keeps him under control.
Pumphanmuang controlling the action here.
Craig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Craig blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Craig leaves Pumphanmuang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shannon Craig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang misses with a head kick.
Pumphanmuang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Craig is fending him off so far but Pumphanmuang persists. Nope, Craig circles away and we're back to standing.
Craig drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls and moves away.
Pumphanmuang is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craig fails with the takedown.
Pumphanmuang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Craig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Craig gets the takedown into side control.
Pumphanmuang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Craig presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pumphanmuang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pumphanmuang tries to improve his position but instead Craig has taken his back!
Pumphanmuang tries to break free.
Pumphanmuang controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Craig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Pumphanmuang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Craig. #T1##SUB#
Craig tightening his grip on Pumphanmuang, looking for the choke.
Pumphanmuang holding on to Craig's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Craig looking for the RNC. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Pumphanmuang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Craig's arms.
Craig throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Pumphanmuang!
Craig throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Craig looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Pumphanmuang right now.
Pumphanmuang trying to control the hands but Craig won't let him.
Pumphanmuang breaks Craig's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Craig trying to keep a closed guard but Pumphanmuang is proving a slippery customer.
Shannon Craig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Pumphanmuang from controlling successfully.
Craig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pumphanmuang prevents Craig from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pumphanmuang looking to pass the guard.
Craig is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Craig is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Craig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Craig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pumphanmuang manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Craig has Pumphanmuang in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Pumphanmuang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shannon Craig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Craig really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pumphanmuang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Craig will feel that in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shannon Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pumphanmuang 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suayngarm Pumphanmuang!
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