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SAFO 49: Roots PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kustomoija (ranked 4597 p4p, 438 weight class) and Tobias Bluth (ranked 6437 p4p, 500 weight class). Tobias Bluth looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kustomoija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tobias Bluth!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kustomoija clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kustomoija creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kustomoija definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bluth stalls.
Kustomoija scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bluth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kustomoija clinches up against the cage.
Kustomoija is looking to control Bluth's arms but Bluth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kustomoija has his back to the cage.
Kustomoija misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kustomoija.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bluth is trying to pull guard but Kustomoija has him pressed against the cage.
Bluth tries to pull guard but Kustomoija forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bluth prevents a body shot from Kustomoija.
Kustomoija leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kustomoija misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kustomoija lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kustomoija goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bluth blocks an uppercut.
Kustomoija breaks from the clinch.
Bluth forces Kustomoija back against the cage and clinches.
Kustomoija swings wildly with an uppercut but Bluth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kustomoija taking a breather.
Bluth lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bluth taking a breather.
Bluth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kalle Kustomoija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Bluth.
Bluth has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kustomoija clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bluth looks winded!
Bluth is not going to allow Kustomoija to sit and survive in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bluth is trying to stick to Kustomoija's back but Kustomoija is turning into Bluth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bluth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kustomoija.
Bluth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kustomoija defends well.
Kustomoija works over Bluth with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bluth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kustomoija lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kustomoija lands a couple of digs.
Kustomoija throwing strikes but missing.
Kustomoija scoring with some ground and pound.
Kustomoija with a nice head shot there.
Kustomoija content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bluth has momentary wrist control but Kustomoija slips an elbow through the middle.
Kustomoija content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kustomoija is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kustomoija landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kustomoija is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bluth is striking off his back. Kustomoija thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
We've been informed that Bluth has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bluth is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kustomoija there.
Kustomoija really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kustomoija tries to pass to full mount but Bluth defends it.
Nice strikes from Kustomoija there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kustomoija dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kustomoija has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kustomoija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kustomoija darts in and clinches Bluth up against the cage.
Kustomoija pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kustomoija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tobias Bluth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kustomoija slips a jab from Bluth.
Bluth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kustomoija counters with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kustomoija lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bluth backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kustomoija scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bluth is breathing heavily.
Kustomoija doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kustomoija breaks from the clinch.
Kustomoija rushes Bluth and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kustomoija using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bluth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bluth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kustomoija is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kustomoija gets through Bluth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kustomoija avoids the elbow strike from Bluth, against the cage.
Bluth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kustomoija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kustomoija has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kustomoija is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bluth can do to turn this around?
Bluth wants the takedown. Kustomoija is fighting it off but Bluth persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kustomoija's guard against the cage.
Kalle Kustomoija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kustomoija is pulling down on Bluth's head. It's preventing any offense from Bluth, at least for the moment.
Kustomoija looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bluth is defending well. Kustomoija quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bluth has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kustomoija celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kalle Kustomoija!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedov (ranked 6066 p4p, 448 weight class) and Richard Skjold Hansen (ranked 22818 p4p, 468 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Magomed Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Skjold Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skjold Hansen was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Skjold Hansen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
Skjold Hansen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Skjold Hansen is defending well.
Magomedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skjold Hansen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magomedov staying calm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov is working to tighten his grip on Skjold Hansen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Skjold Hansen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Magomedov is really squeezing tight and eventually Skjold Hansen passes out! Magomedov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magomed Magomedov!
Magomed Magomedov very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 22582 p4p, 487 weight class) and Micah Hawk (ranked 2080 p4p, 235 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micah Hawk!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvalishvili scores with a jab.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab by Dvalishvili.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dvalishvili to score with a decent uppercut.
Dvalishvili cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.
Hawk gets tackled into the cage by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili maintains the clinch.
A short right from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand.
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawk backwards.
Hawk is rocked!
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Dvalishvili finish him?
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hawk to his knees! Dvalishvili keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koba Dvalishvili!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Come @ Me Bro (ranked 2917 p4p, 333 weight class) and Charles Norris (ranked 3201 p4p, 356 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Come @ Me Bro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Norris!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bro cracks Norris with an open hand slap.
Bro scores with a body shot.
Come @ Me Bro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bro clinches.
Nice body punch from Bro.
Norris is trying to push Bro away but Bro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bro lands an uppercut.
Bro digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bro lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bro.
Bro lands a right hand.
Bro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bro fails to land.
Norris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bro lands with a short shot to the head.
Bro struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bro misses with the head strike.
Bro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bro scores with a shoulder strike.
Bro scores with a shot to the side of Norris's head.
Bro tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bro scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Bro.
Bro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bro has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Norris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bro lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bro tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
Bro digs a right hand underneath Norris's ribcage. Norris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Bro.
A short right from Bro.
Bro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Bro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
A short right from Bro on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Bro.
A short right from Bro on the inside.
Bro misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris blocks a body shot from Bro.
Bro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norriss head.
Bro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bro lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bro.
Bro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norris's elbow.
Bro lands with a short shot to the head.
Bro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bro is working Norris over against the cage.
Norris looks winded!
Bro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bro avoiding damage.
Norris blocks a body shot from Bro.
Norris can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bro.
A body shot lands from Bro.
Bro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Bro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bro lands a nice uppercut.
Bro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bro lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Come @ Me Bro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Norris swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bro counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from Bro as the two fighters clinch.
Come @ Me Bro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bro digs a right hand underneath Norris's ribcage. Norris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris or not.
Bro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Bro.
Bro lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bro taking a breather.
Bro digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
Bro lands a right hand.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Bro digs a right hand into Norris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Norris's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Bro is working Norris over against the cage.
Bro lands with a left to the head.
Norris is still on wobbly legs! Can Bro finish him?
Bro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Bro lands a big right hand that drops Norris! The killer instinct kicks in and Bro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Come @ Me Bro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trey Bridges (ranked 1704 p4p, 198 weight class) and Veikko Keskinen (ranked 2920 p4p, 301 weight class). Veikko Keskinen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Keskinen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bridges tries to move into range but Keskinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Keskinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bridges, pushing him back against the cage.
Keskinen lands a knee to the body.
Keskinen landing knees to the head.
Keskinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Keskinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bridges is trying to pull guard but Keskinen has him pressed against the cage.
Keskinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bridges backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keskinen obliges.
Keskinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Keskinen.
Bridges is looking to break free of the clinch but Keskinen has double underhooks.
Bridges fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keskinen pushes Bridges back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keskinen tries to work over Bridges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Keskinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keskinen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Keskinen.
Keskinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bridges is trying to force a seperation but Keskinen has the dominant position.
Keskinen lands an elbow inside.
Keskinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bridges throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keskinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bridges has had enough of the clinch but Keskinen keeps him there for the moment.
Keskinen lands a knee to the head.
Bridges misses with a body punch.
Bridges tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right handed body shot lands from Keskinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keskinen.
Keskinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keskinen working Bridges over with knees to the body.
Bridges is breathing heavily.
Bridges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Keskinen.
Keskinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bridges lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keskinen lands an uppercut.
Keskinen lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskinen.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bridges is rocked!
Keskinen drops Bridges with a big knee straight up the middle! Bridges is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Bridges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keskinen cracks Bridges with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Veikko Keskinen!
Trey Bridges was interviewed post fight and said 'Tough loss to take, but I know my momma still proud while she look down at me. Love you momma !!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Daugherty (ranked 1932 p4p, 207 weight class) and Horgen Stein (ranked 1083 p4p, 135 weight class). Daugherty's entrance music is Dragula - Rob Zombie. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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235 lbs
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261 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Daugherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Horgen Stein!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Daugherty will feel that in the morning.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daugherty. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Stein misses.
Daugherty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daugherty lands a glancing blow to the side of Stein's head.
Daugherty feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stein sprawling to the canvas! Stein rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Daugherty finish him?!
Stein is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein throws a low kick, looking for Daugherty's leg but Daugherty calmly moves out of range.
Stein is still on wobbly legs! Can Daugherty finish him?
Daugherty avoids the head kick by Stein.
Stein seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick lands from Stein.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daugherty.
Daugherty cracks Stein with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Daugherty has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stein to stand back up!
Daugherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stein moves away.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daugherty throws out the jab.
Daugherty loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
Daugherty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daugherty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stein throws a body punch but Daugherty moves out of range.
Stein lands with a straight right. Daugherty didn't see that one coming.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugherty with a jab.
Daugherty sends Stein crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Daugherty is motioning to the referee to let Stein up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Daugherty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daugherty circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Stein tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Daugherty wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Daugherty!
After the fight, John Daugherty was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cedrick Diggery (ranked 4144 p4p, 206 weight class) and Daiyan Valdes (ranked 1260 p4p, 68 weight class). Valdes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by a lo cubano. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedrick Diggery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daiyan Valdes!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggery cracks Valdes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valdes throws a shot from downtown. Diggery moves away and avoids it.
Diggery misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valdes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valdes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valdes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diggery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdes on the ground.
Valdes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Valdes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valdes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valdes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diggery rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Valdes's guard! Nice work there by Diggery!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valdes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggery defends well.
Valdes is looking for a triangle but Diggery pushes his legs off easily.
Diggery sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valdes's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diggery wants to take a breather but Valdes is having none of it.
Valdes tries to get to full guard but Diggery has control of the leg.
Valdes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diggery is looking to take a break and control but Valdes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdes gets full guard.
Diggery won't allow Valdes to sweep him here.
Diggery has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Valdes is looking for a triangle but Diggery pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valdes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diggery trying to control but Valdes is working from the bottom.
Valdes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diggery can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diggery trying to control but Valdes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daiyan Valdes dominated that round.
That's time! Diggery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valdes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diggery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Valdes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diggery looking to control.
Valdes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Valdes tries for a kimura but Diggery is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valdes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valdes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valdes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diggery can't do much from the bottom here.
Valdes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggery has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Valdes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valdes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valdes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diggery has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Valdes but great work by Diggery.
Valdes regains half guard.
Diggery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valdes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggery wants to stand up but Valdes has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Valdes tries to roll over but Diggery keeps him under control.
Diggery trying to control the action but Valdes is working from the bottom.
Valdes gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valdes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diggery trying to control but Valdes is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valdes is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diggery is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diggery trying to control the position from guard on top but Valdes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daiyan Valdes 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!
Valdes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diggery avoids it really well and circles away.
Valdes shoots for a double leg takedown but Diggery sprawls well. He's pushed Valdes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diggery throws out a loose jab but Valdes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cedrick Diggery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daiyan Valdes.
A jab lands there for Valdes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valdes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valdes misses with a takedown attempt
and Diggery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daiyan Valdes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdes shoots in but Diggery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diggery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Valdes looks to throw the jab but Diggery is out of range.
Valdes looks to throw the jab but Diggery is out of range.
Diggery looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdes is just out of range.
Valdes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Valdes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valdes is working for a kimura but Diggery is defending it quite comfortably.
Daiyan Valdes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valdes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valdes is looking for a kimura here.
Diggery on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diggery tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdes is pressing down on Diggery's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diggery is holding on for now.
Diggery looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valdes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdes is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Diggery is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daiyan Valdes!
During a confident post fight interview, Daiyan Valdes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yajson Rram (ranked 1185 p4p, 64 weight class) and Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 1985 p4p, 116 weight class). Rram comes to the cage accompanied by Overhaul. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yajson Rram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sripituksakul comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sripituksakul slips under a jab.
It seemed like Sripituksakul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rram swings for the body but Sripituksakul moves out of range.
Rram misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rram misses the jab.
Rram gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sripituksakul.
Nice body punch from Sripituksakul.
Rram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Sripituksakul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sripituksakul lands a body shot.
Sripituksakul jabs Rram to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Sripituksakul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sripituksakul has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good shot there by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Sripituksakul releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rram misses with a looping left.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sripituksakul moves away.
Sripituksakul scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Rram connects with a nice looking jab.
Sripituksakul misses with a wild combination.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sripituksakul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Sripituksakul is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
A quick step to the side and Rram tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sripituksakul slips under a jab.
Sripituksakul lands a slapping body shot.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sripituksakul was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Sripituksakul pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rram back to the cage. Sripituksakul follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sripituksakul slips a straight right by Rram.
Sripituksakul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram feints a jab promting Sripituksakul to slip. Rram then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sripituksakul slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Sripituksakul misses the target.
Sripituksakul throws a series of punches but Rram avoids them all with ease.
Yajson Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sripituksakul looks to land a combination but Rram avoids it well.
Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sripituksakul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sripituksakul.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sripituksakul. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sripituksakul misses with a lunging right hand
and Rram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sripituksakul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sripituksakul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Sripituksakul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sripituksakul throws a combination. Rram tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rram cracks Sripituksakul with an open hand slap.
Rram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rram staying out of range there.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sripituksakul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rram moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sripituksakul throws a shot from downtown. Rram moves away and avoids it.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Sripituksakul moved out of range.
Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sripituksakul manages to avoid it.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Sripituksakul. Beautiful body shot.
Sripituksakul dodges the punch combination from Rram.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rram avoids the body shot from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Rram.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sripituksakul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rram throws a shot from downtown. Sripituksakul moves away and avoids it.
Sripituksakul lands a nice looking body shot.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Sripituksakul misses with a looping right.
Sripituksakul avoids the body shot from Rram.
Rram misses with a straight left.
Sripituksakul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rram stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sripituksakul catches Rram with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rram avoids the body shot from Sripituksakul.
Rram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram misses with a right hand
and Sripituksakul counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sripituksakul moves out of range as Rram strikes.
Rram misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rram lands with a straight right. Sripituksakul didn't see that one coming.
Rram takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rram misses the jab.
Rram walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sripituksakul with a hook.
Rram throws a right hand that misses
and Sripituksakul counters with a left and a right that stings Rram.
Rram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Sripituksakul.
A swing and a miss from Rram.
Rram gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot.
Sripituksakul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rram misses the target.
A cross from Sripituksakul lands.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sripituksakul moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rram with a jab.
Sripituksakul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Rram misses.
Sripituksakul lands a really nice looking cross but Rram seems unphased.
Sripituksakul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sripituksakul lands a slapping body shot.
Rram slips a straight right by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sripituksakul throws a shot from downtown. Rram moves away and avoids it.
Sripituksakul works over Rram's head and body with a nice combination.
Rram tries to bum rush Sripituksakul with a series of wild strikes but Sripituksakul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sripituksakul takes one to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul tries to bum rush Rram with a series of wild strikes but Rram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram throws a looping overhand right but Sripituksakul ducks down to avoid it.
Sripituksakul throws out a counter right but Rram avoids it with no problem.
Rram throws a shot to the body.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sripituksakul throws out a powerful jab.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Rram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Sripituksakul finds it's way through Rram's defenses.
Rram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rram misses with a straight right.
Sripituksakul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rram manages to avoid it.
A big right from Rram misses.
Sripituksakul let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Rram misses.
Sripituksakul lands a nice shot to the body.
Yajson Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Sripituksakul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rram might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rram takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sripituksakul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sripituksakul lands a lovely overhand right.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rram throws a body punch but Sripituksakul moves out of range.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Sripituksakul coming out on top.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sripituksakul connects with a body shot.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
As Sripituksakul looks to move away, Rram throws a big counter combo but Sripituksakul just gets out of the way.
Sripituksakul lands a body shot.
Sripituksakul scores with a nice head shot.
Rram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sripituksakul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
Sripituksakul missing with a left hand there. Rram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sripituksakul moves out of range as Rram strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot.
Rram avoids the body shot from Sripituksakul.
Rram misses with an uppercut.
Sripituksakul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sripituksakul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Sripituksakul connects with a jab.
Sripituksakul connects with a looping right hand.
Rram throws a looping overhand right but Sripituksakul ducks down to avoid it.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Sripituksakul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sripituksakul lands a jab-cross combination.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sripituksakul.
Rram misses with a right hand
and Sripituksakul counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Sripituksakul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Sripituksakul coming out on top.
Rram moves forwards but Sripituksakul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sripituksakul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sripituksakul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Rram walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul tries to bum rush Rram with a series of wild strikes but Rram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sripituksakul just misses with a punch to the body.
Sripituksakul lands an overhand right.
Rram darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sripituksakul tests Rram's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sripituksakul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rram at a distance.
Sripituksakul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul throws a shot from downtown. Rram moves away and avoids it.
Rram looks to throw the jab but Sripituksakul is out of range.
Sripituksakul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing.
Sripituksakul connects with the punch.
Rram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sripituksakul dips to his left and cracks Rram with an uppercut!
Sripituksakul tries to move into range but Rram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rram takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sripituksakul swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul misses with a looping right.
A combination from Sripituksakul does no damage.
Sripituksakul scores with a jab. Rram acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sripituksakul slips a jab from Rram.
Sripituksakul moves out of range as Rram strikes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sripituksakul in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Sripituksakul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Sripituksakul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sripituksakul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sripituksakul works the jab nicely.
Sripituksakul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sripituksakul throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot.
Sripituksakul takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Sripituksakul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Rram misses.
A nice side step and Sripituksakul releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sripituksakul swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rram counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Rram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sripituksakul.
Rram swings widly with a right hand
letting Sripituksakul counter with a right hand.
Sripituksakul lands with a nice combination. Rram backs away looking to recover.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul misses with a wild combination.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
Sripituksakul cracks Rram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Sripituksakul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sripituksakul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rram doesn't seem bothered though.
Rram throws a hook but Sripituksakul avoids it easily.
Rram scores with a sloppy right hand. Sripituksakul should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sripituksakul lands with a straight right. Rram didn't see that one coming.
Sripituksakul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sripituksakul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rrams jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sripituksakul lands with a nice combination. Rram backs away looking to recover.
Sripituksakul cracks a nice hook into Rram's ribs.
Rram throws a jab when Sripituksakul was well out of range.
Rram misses the jab.
Rram missing with a left hand there. Sripituksakul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Sripituksakul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rram throws a right hand that Sripituksakul ducks under and follows up with a left that Sripituksakul also avoids with ease.
Sripituksakul is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rram with a body shot.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Sripituksakul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sripituksakul throws a hook but Rram avoids it easily.
Rram throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sripituksakul to counter with a crisp jab.
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Sripituksakul let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sripituksakul throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Sripituksakul lands.
Sripituksakul loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
Sripituksakul slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Sripituksakul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sripituksakul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sripituksakul slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rram under the eye.
Sripituksakul lands a jab-cross combination.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul misses with a double jab.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sripituksakul swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Rram moves away from the strike by Sripituksakul.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Rram misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Sripituksakul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sripituksakul scores with a nice strike.
Sripituksakul digs a good body shot into Rram's ribs.
Rram throws a right hand that Sripituksakul ducks under and follows up with a left that Sripituksakul also avoids with ease.
Sripituksakul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rram stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rram takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sripituksakul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sripituksakul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul throws a jab but it's blocked by Rram.
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rram moves away from the strike by Sripituksakul.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sripituksakul, as that shot connected.
Sripituksakul takes one on the button.
Sripituksakul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sripituksakul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sripituksakul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Sripituksakul misses with a wild body shot.
Sripituksakul lands a nice shot that snaps Rram's head back.
Rram moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sripituksakul takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rram avoids the body shot from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul punishes Rram's body with a nice straight punch.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Sripituksakul misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut. Rram saw that one coming.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sripituksakul.
Rram takes one to the side of the head.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sripituksakul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram scores with a punch to the head.
Rram looks to land a left hand but Sripituksakul moved out of range nicely.
Sripituksakul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul throws a big shot that misses.
Sripituksakul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Sripituksakul coming out on top.
Rram moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram throws a right and a left that Sripituksakul avoids nicely.
Sripituksakul swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Rram misses with a double jab.
Yajson Rram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sripituksakul swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Sripituksakul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rram's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sripituksakul 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
A very excited looking Little Kitty Sripituksakul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Red Fox (ranked 1454 p4p, 76 weight class) and Bardia Farrokhzad (ranked 677 p4p, 38 weight class). Farrokhzad has chosen Iranian Baloch - This Is A Catch as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bardia Farrokhzad enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Red Fox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bardia Farrokhzad!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrokhzad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fox tries to keep at a distance but Farrokhzad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fox tries to score a body lock takedown but Farrokhzad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fox tries to score a body lock takedown but Farrokhzad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Farrokhzad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farrokhzad scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Farrokhzad.
Fox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farrokhzad prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox is trying to break free.
Farrokhzad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farrokhzad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fox can't get the takedown.
Farrokhzad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farrokhzad scores with a knee to the head.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Fox has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fox goes for a takedown attempt but Farrokhzad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox walks into a stiff left hand from Farrokhzad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farrokhzad pinned against the cage. Farrokhzad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Farrokhzad, as that shot connected.
Fox is rocked!
Farrokhzad drops Fox with a naaaaasty hook - Fox is in real trouble here! Farrokhzad dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bardia Farrokhzad! Bardia Farrokhzad retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Bardia Farrokhzad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Red Fox stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got robbed i want a rematch '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cabasa Punyawong (ranked 1222 p4p, 143 weight class) and Gundro Vilheimshaugen (ranked 3622 p4p, 348 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cabasa Punyawong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gundro Vilheimshaugen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Punyawong. No joy for Vilheimshaugen on that attempt.
Vilheimshaugen shoots in but Punyawong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vilheimshaugen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punyawong tries to avoid it but Vilheimshaugen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punyawong to the ground. Punyawong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Punyawong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vilheimshaugen.
Cabasa Punyawong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gundro Vilheimshaugen.
Punyawong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilheimshaugen on the side of the head.
Punyawong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vilheimshaugen. That did some damage!
Punyawong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Punyawong.
Punyawong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Punyawong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vilheimshaugen walks into a straight right hand from Punyawong.
Vilheimshaugen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Punyawong counters with a stiff right hand.
Punyawong lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punyawong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vilheimshaugen. Vilheimshaugen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Punyawong scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Punyawong. That's going to slow Vilheimshaugen down.
Punyawong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Punyawong scores with a jab.
Punyawong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Punyawong scores with a body shot.
Vilheimshaugen misses with a takedown
and Punyawong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punyawong connects with a crisp jab.
Vilheimshaugen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punyawong pinned against the cage. Punyawong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vilheimshaugen misses with a takedown attempt
letting Punyawong counter with a right hand.
Vilheimshaugen looks winded!
Punyawong feints and then cracks Vilheimshaugen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilheimshaugen down.
Punyawong lands a nice shot that snaps Vilheimshaugen's head back.
Punyawong lands a high kick!
Punyawong catches Vilheimshaugen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Punyawong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vilheimshaugen's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Punyawong.
Punyawong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cabasa Punyawong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punyawong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Punyawong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Punyawong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Punyawong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Punyawong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vilheimshaugen.
Nice takedown defense from Punyawong. No joy for Vilheimshaugen on that attempt.
Gundro Vilheimshaugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilheimshaugen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Punyawong.
Punyawong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Punyawong scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilheimshaugen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Punyawong. That one must have hurt.
Punyawong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Punyawong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Punyawong, right into the meat.
Vilheimshaugen has his takedown stuffed
and Punyawong counters with a nice uppercut.
Punyawong lands a really nice looking cross but Vilheimshaugen seems unphased.
Punyawong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Punyawong cracks the inside of Vilheimshaugen's front leg.
Good leg kick by Punyawong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vilheimshaugen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Punyawong.
Vilheimshaugen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punyawong pinned against the cage. Punyawong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vilheimshaugen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Punyawong.
Punyawong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilheimshaugen on the side of the head.
Vilheimshaugen takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilheimshaugen needs to keep his hands up - Punyawong had a free shot at his head there.
Vilheimshaugen tries for a takedown but Punyawong circles away easily
and Punyawong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Punyawong connects with a leg kick. Vilheimshaugen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Punyawong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Punyawong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vilheimshaugen.
Punyawong lands with a right hand.
Punyawong connects with a right hand. Vilheimshaugen shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Punyawong scores with a leg kick.
Vilheimshaugen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Punyawong is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vilheimshaugen.
Punyawong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vilheimshaugen.
Nice body kick from Punyawong.
Punyawong feints and then cracks Vilheimshaugen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilheimshaugen down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punyawong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vilheimshaugen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Punyawong counters with an outside leg kick.
Punyawong cracks a nice hook into Vilheimshaugen's ribs.
Punyawong throws a good cross that connects.
Punyawong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vilheimshaugen closes the distance and clinches up with Punyawong, looking for a takedown. Vilheimshaugen pushes Punyawong against the cage but Punyawong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punyawong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vilheimshaugens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Punyawong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilheimshaugen's sensitive parts.
Vilheimshaugen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Punyawong counters with a good low kick that Vilheimshaugen was not able to check.
Punyawong lands with a slapping head kick.
Punyawong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vilheimshaugen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vilheimshaugen is defended easily by Punyawong.
A shot to the liver by Punyawong. Beautiful body shot.
Punyawong lands the left hand.
Vilheimshaugen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Punyawong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vilheimshaugen's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punyawong scores with a leg kick.
Punyawong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Punyawong throws a leg kick which misses Vilheimshaugen's front leg but catches the back leg as Vilheimshaugen tries to avoid it.
Punyawong cracks Vilheimshaugen with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cabasa Punyawong dominated that round.
That's time! Punyawong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vilheimshaugen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Punyawong counters with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Punyawong, as that shot connected.
Punyawong thuds his right hand into Vilheimshaugen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Punyawong catches Vilheimshaugen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cabasa Punyawong is winning the standup battle so far.
Vilheimshaugen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Punyawong.
Vilheimshaugen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Punyawong connects with a single shot there.
Punyawong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vilheimshaugen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Punyawong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Punyawong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilheimshaugen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Punyawong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vilheimshaugen can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick from Punyawong.
Punyawong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vilheimshaugen fails with the takedown.
Cabasa Punyawong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gundro Vilheimshaugen.
Nice uppercut lands for Punyawong. That snapped Vilheimshaugen's head back.
Punyawong lands with a right hand.
Vilheimshaugen is breathing heavily.
Punyawong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punyawong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilheimshaugen shoots in but Punyawong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vilheimshaugen with a poor takedown
and Punyawong counters with a nice uppercut.
Punyawong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Punyawong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vilheimshaugen. That did some damage!
Vilheimshaugen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Punyawong, right into the meat.
Vilheimshaugen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Punyawong counters with a low kick, right behind Vilheimshaugen 's knee.
Punyawong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Punyawong tests Vilheimshaugen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vilheimshaugen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Punyawong.
Punyawong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vilheimshaugen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punyawong digs a good body shot into Vilheimshaugen's ribs.
Vilheimshaugen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Punyawong.
Punyawong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vilheimshaugen if he has to take too many more of those.
Vilheimshaugen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilheimshaugen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vilheimshaugen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Punyawong coming out on top.
Punyawong throws a series of strikes that have Vilheimshaugen backpedaling.
Vilheimshaugen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vilheimshaugen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Punyawong defends it nicely.
Gundro Vilheimshaugen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punyawong sizes up Vilheimshaugen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vilheimshaugen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Punyawong does it's job there.
Punyawong lands a nice looking body shot.
Punyawong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Punyawong jabs Vilheimshaugen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vilheimshaugen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Punyawong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punyawong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice shot by Punyawong.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vilheimshaugen or perhaps it was just good defense by Punyawong, which made it look bad.
Punyawong connects with an inside leg kick.
Punyawong feints and then cracks Vilheimshaugen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilheimshaugen down.
Punyawong cracks Vilheimshaugen with an open hand slap.
Punyawong cracks Vilheimshaugen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Punyawong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Punyawong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilheimshaugen on the side of the head.
Punyawong scoring well with a low kick there.
Vilheimshaugen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Punyawong counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilheimshaugen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Punyawong.
Vilheimshaugen dives in for a single leg takedown but Punyawong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vilheimshaugen has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Punyawong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Punyawong.
Punyawong 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.
Vilheimshaugen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Punyawong counters with a stiff right hand.
Punyawong lands a nice shot to the body.
Punyawong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Punyawong slaps away a takedown attempt from Vilheimshaugen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Punyawong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Punyawong tests Vilheimshaugen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Punyawong!
Good exchange - Punyawong coming out on top.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vilheimshaugen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Punyawong has got the better of the exchanges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punyawong jabs at Vilheimshaugen's body.
Punyawong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Punyawong lands a nice shot that snaps Vilheimshaugen's head back.
Punyawong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vilheimshaugen under the eye.
Punyawong lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cabasa Punyawong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Punyawong cracks the inside of Vilheimshaugen's front leg.
Vilheimshaugen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body punch from Punyawong.
Punyawong 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Punyawong. That's going to slow Vilheimshaugen down.
Vilheimshaugen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Punyawong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vilheimshaugen's calf.
Punyawong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Punyawong thuds a left hand into Vilheimshaugen's body.
Vilheimshaugen walks into a stiff left hand from Punyawong.
Vilheimshaugen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vilheimshaugen with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cabasa Punyawong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gundro Vilheimshaugen.
Punyawong scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilheimshaugen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Punyawong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Punyawong duly obliges.
Punyawong punishes Vilheimshaugen's body with a nice straight punch.
Vilheimshaugen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vilheimshaugen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Punyawong.
Punyawong lands a nice looking body shot.
Vilheimshaugen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilheimshaugen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Punyawong.
Punyawong tests Vilheimshaugen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Punyawong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vilheimshaugen's head.
Vilheimshaugen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Punyawong counters with a nice uppercut.
Punyawong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vilheimshaugen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Punyawong.
Punyawong lands a jab-cross combination.
Punyawong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vilheimshaugen tries to move into range but Punyawong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Punyawong connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilheimshaugen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Punyawong scores with a hook.
Punyawong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vilheimshaugen dives in and grabs Punyawong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Punyawong pushes down on Vilheimshaugen's head and hops out.
Vilheimshaugen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Punyawong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punyawong scores with a jab.
Vilheimshaugen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punyawong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vilheimshaugen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vilheimshaugen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Punyawong looks to land a combination. Vilheimshaugen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick from Punyawong lands but Vilheimshaugen takes it in his stride.
Punyawong throws a head kick that half lands.
Punyawong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vilheimshaugen.
Vilheimshaugen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vilheimshaugen shoots in for a takedown but Punyawong shows good takedown defense.
Punyawong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vilheimshaugen.
Punyawong lands a nice hook to Vilheimshaugen's body. Vilheimshaugen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Punyawong tenderised Vilheimshaugen's leg. Vilheimshaugen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vilheimshaugen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Punyawong.
Vilheimshaugen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Punyawong can pounce on him.
Punyawong lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Punyawong.
Punyawong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punyawong lands with a straight right. Vilheimshaugen didn't see that one coming.
Vilheimshaugen has his takedown stuffed
and Punyawong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Punyawong connects with an inside leg kick.
Vilheimshaugen fails with the takedown
and Punyawong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Punyawong lands with a nice body punch.
Punyawong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vilheimshaugen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Punyawong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vilheimshaugen in his tracks.
Punyawong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vilheimshaugen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Punyawong counters with a low kick, right behind Vilheimshaugen 's knee.
Punyawong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vilheimshaugen's hands.
Punyawong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punyawong connects with a high kick.
Vilheimshaugen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Punyawong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vilheimshaugen misses with a takedown attempt
and Vilheimshaugen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Punyawong throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punyawong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Punyawong.
Nice cross by Punyawong.
Vilheimshaugen closes the distance and clinches up with Punyawong, looking for a takedown. Vilheimshaugen pushes Punyawong against the cage but Punyawong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Punyawong.
Punyawong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Punyawong lunges at Vilheimshaugen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vilheimshaugen's hand.
Vilheimshaugen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Punyawong.
Vilheimshaugen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cabasa Punyawong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vilheimshaugen shoots and misses
and Punyawong counters with a thumping low kick.
Punyawong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Punyawong.
A good leg kick by Punyawong.
Vilheimshaugen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punyawong thumps Vilheimshaugen with a low kick.
Punyawong scores with a sloppy right hand. Vilheimshaugen should have avoided that one.
Punyawong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gundro Vilheimshaugen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilheimshaugen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid body kick from Punyawong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabasa Punyawong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Punyawong 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:24
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cabasa Punyawong!
A victorious Cabasa Punyawong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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