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PFC 250 Kenobi vs Sitsongrit 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ananada Bunyasarn (ranked 961 p4p, 1086 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 127 p4p, 149 weight class). Ananada Bunyasarn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ananada Bunyasarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunyasarn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bunyasarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunyasarn throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
A jab from Lupei does it's job there.
Bunyasarn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bunyasarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bunyasarn misses with a left hand
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lupei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bunyasarn is out of range and Lupei settles back down.
Bunyasarn looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Lupei misses with a low kick as Bunyasarn jumps back.
Bunyasarn slips under a jab.
Lupei is looking to clinch but Bunyasarn is avoiding it.
Bunyasarn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Bunyasarn.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Bunyasarn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei sizes up Bunyasarn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lupei walks into a left hand.
Lupei looks to land a combination but Bunyasarn avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunyasarn misses with a hook.
Bunyasarn just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bunyasarn blocks a jab.
Ananada Bunyasarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunyasarn moves out of range of the body kick from Lupei.
Bunyasarn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lupei clinches.
Nice body punch from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Bunyasarn misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Lupei gets through Bunyasarn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunyasarn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunyasarn blocks an uppercut.
Bunyasarn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunyasarn scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bunyasarn manages to break the clinch.
Bunyasarn misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick.
Bunyasarn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bunyasarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick that misses
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bunyasarn misses with a body shot.
Bunyasarn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lupei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bunyasarn in his tracks.
Lupei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bunyasarn is out of range and Lupei settles back down.
Bunyasarn avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Lupei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bunyasarn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bunyasarn throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei with the inside leg kick.
Lupei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bunyasarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lupei misses the jab.
Bunyasarn misses with a lunging right hand
and Lupei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab by Bunyasarn.
Lupei misses with a leg kick.
Bunyasarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Bunyasarn.
Lupei throws out a leg kick but Bunyasarn moves out of range and Lupei only half commits.
Bunyasarn misses with an uppercut.
Bunyasarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Bunyasarn scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lupei throws an overhand right that lands on Bunyasarn's shoulder, as Bunyasarn tries to avoid the shot.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Bunyasarn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn moves out of range of the body kick.
Lupei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bunyasarn misses with a few strikes there.
Bunyasarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Bunyasarn misses
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.
Bunyasarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunyasarn misses with a shot to the body
and Lupei counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunyasarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Bunyasarn moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
Lupei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bunyasarn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Bunyasarn circles away.
Lupei slips a straight right by Bunyasarn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Lupei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lupei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunyasarn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lupei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter the offense by Lupei and move into the clinch.
Serafim Lupei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lupei throws a leg kick that misses.
Lupei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunyasarn misses the target.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lupei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bunyasarn checks it well.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunyasarn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunyasarn. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunyasarn backing away here, and Lupei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lupei throws the left hand but Bunyasarn avoids the punch easily.
Bunyasarn swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bunyasarn digs a good body shot into Lupei's ribs.
Bunyasarn misses with an uppercut.
Lupei motions for Bunyasarn to come forward. Lupei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Bunyasarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunyasarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bunyasarn finds it's way round the side to connect with Lupei's head.
Lupei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bunyasarn clobbers Lupei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bunyasarn blocks a low kick nicely.
Lupei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lupei throws a head kick that Bunyasarn semi-blocks.
A shot to the body from Bunyasarn misses
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.
Bunyasarn looks to land a body kick but Lupei moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lupei! But no joy.
Bunyasarn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bunyasarn needs to keep his hands up - Lupei had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunyasarn circles away.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Bunyasarn circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunyasarn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bunyasarn staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn lands the left hand.
Bunyasarn throws a big shot that misses.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bunyasarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a head kick.
Lupei connects with a high kick.
Bunyasarn blocks a head kick by Lupei.
Bunyasarn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lupei manages to circle out of the way.
Bunyasarn throws a lazy right hand but Lupei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunyasarn lands a lovely overhand right.
Lupei slips a straight right by Bunyasarn.
Lupei flicks out a counter leg kick but Bunyasarn steps away.
Bunyasarn moves away from the strike by Lupei.
Lupei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lupei ducks right into an uppercut from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn punishes Lupei's body with a nice straight punch.
Bunyasarn misses with a hook.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lupei.
Bunyasarn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lupei.
Bunyasarn throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Bunyasarn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunyasarn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunyasarn slips a straight right by Lupei.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter the offense by Lupei and move into the clinch.
Bunyasarn scores with a jab.
Nice shot by Bunyasarn.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
Bunyasarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunyasarn defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick from Lupei.
Lupei throws a jab when Bunyasarn was well out of range.
Bunyasarn misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunyasarn. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei throws a low kick, looking for Bunyasarn's leg but Bunyasarn calmly moves out of range.
Bunyasarn scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunyasarn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei throws a hook but Bunyasarn avoids it easily.
Bunyasarn misses with a lunging right hand
and Lupei counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Bunyasarn circles away.
Bunyasarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
Lupei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bunyasarn avoids the head kick by Lupei.
Bunyasarn looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
Bunyasarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunyasarn swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bunyasarn prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei is trying to drag Bunyasarn to the mat but Bunyasarn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Bunyasarn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ananada Bunyasarn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bunyasarn lands a glancing blow to the side of Lupei's head.
Lupei is looking to land body kicks.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bunyasarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Bunyasarn misses its intended target.
Bunyasarn misses with a straight left.
Bunyasarn misses with a head kick.
Bunyasarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lupei throws a looping overhand right but Bunyasarn ducks down to avoid it.
Lupei misses with a few strikes there.
Lupei throws a body punch but Bunyasarn moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunyasarn misses with a straight left.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick and Bunyasarn moves out of range easily.
Lupei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bunyasarn to score with a decent uppercut.
Bunyasarn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lupei lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyasarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bunyasarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei walks into a jab.
Bunyasarn throws a hook but Lupei avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Lupei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bunyasarn scores with a nice head shot.
Lupei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lupei throws a hook but Bunyasarn avoids it easily.
Bunyasarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Bunyasarn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lupei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lupei scores with a hook to the body. Bunyasarn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lupei misses with a low kick as Bunyasarn jumps back.
Bunyasarn is looking to counter the offense by Lupei and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei connects with a solid leg kick.
Bunyasarn misses with a looping left.
Lupei moves out of range of the strikes.
Lupei throws the kick towards the body but Bunyasarn avoids it.
Bunyasarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei takes one to the side of the head.
Lupei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lupei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bunyasarn's sensitive parts.
Bunyasarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei stuns Bunyasarn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bunyasarn ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Lupei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bunyasarn walks into a stiff left hand from Lupei.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunyasarn takes one on the button.
Bunyasarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lupei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lupei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunyasarn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunyasarn. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunyasarn throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei throws a low kick but Bunyasarn moves out of range easily.
Lupei with a nice calf kick.
Lupei lands with a cross.
Bunyasarn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bunyasarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Bunyasarn.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Bunyasarn's head but Bunyasarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunyasarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunyasarn.
Lupei feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bunyasarn misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bunyasarn scores with a shot to the body.
Bunyasarn throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunyasarn scores with a hook.
Lupei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Bunyasarn misses.
Bunyasarn misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Lupei.
Bunyasarn tries to move into range but Lupei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunyasarn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bunyasarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunyasarn.
Bunyasarn throws a leg kick which misses Lupei's front leg but catches the back leg as Lupei tries to avoid it.
Bunyasarn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Ananada Bunyasarn.
I think Bunyasarn 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ananada Bunyasarn!
After winning the bout, Ananada Bunyasarn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Jaroslav (ranked 319 p4p, 445 weight class) and Juan Pique (ranked 43 p4p, 57 weight class). Jaroslav comes to the cage accompanied by The Sound of Running Feet. Pique is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Piranha. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Jaroslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Juan Pique!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pique thows a body kick. Jaroslav tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jaroslav with a jab.
Pique lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaroslav's sensitive parts.
Jaroslav avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pique throws a body kick that misses.
Pique throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot.
Jaroslav chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pique takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
Pique uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jaroslav swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pique cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pique clobbers Jaroslav with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Pique.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Pique.
Jaroslav chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pique can pounce on him.
Jaroslav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pique was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaroslav.
Pique 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.
Pique lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pique.
Pique with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pique takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jaroslav misses with an uppercut
and Pique counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jaroslav's knee momentarily.
Jaroslav moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Pique.
Pique avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pique gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Pique.
Jaroslav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pique was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaroslav.
Pique looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pique throws a leg kick that misses.
Jaroslav swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pique counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab from Pique does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Pique. That's going to slow Jaroslav down.
Pique tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Pique.
Jaroslav swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pique lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jaroslav bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pique's head backwards.
Jaroslav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pique.
Pique appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jaroslav throws a low kick, looking for Pique's leg but Pique calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaroslav. Pique does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pique feints a counter leg kick.
Pique with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaroslav throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaroslav misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pique makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jaroslav really felt that one!
Pique scores with a jab. Jaroslav acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pique throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pique connects with a nice looking jab.
Jaroslav throws a poor cross that misses
and Pique counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Pique.
Pique connects with a crisp jab.
Jaroslav throws a looping overhand right but Pique ducks down to avoid it.
Jaroslav takes one to the chin there.
Jaroslav lands with a nice body punch.
Pique slips under a jab.
Pique lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jaroslav takes a step back to recover.
Pique scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Pique.
Jaroslav is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jaroslav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaroslav wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaroslav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pique.
Jaroslav takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jaroslav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pique sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pique staying out of range there.
Jaroslav scores with a body shot.
Pique comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pique - that will leave a mark!
Jaroslav lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pique thumps Jaroslav with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Pique.
Pique misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the side of Pique's head but Pique sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pique wants to clinch up but Jaroslav keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaroslav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pique lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Pique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pique dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pique throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaroslav appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pique lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaroslav off the cage and back into range.
Pique is looking to slow Jaroslav down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pique.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pique.
Jaroslav throwing a counter right hand but Pique manages to avoid it.
Pique jabs at Jaroslav's body.
Jaroslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaroslav throwing a counter right hand but Pique manages to avoid it.
Pique displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaroslav throws out the jab.
Pique lands with a nice body kick.
Juan Pique seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaroslav looks to land a left hand but Pique moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pique dodges the punch combination from Jaroslav.
Pique throws an overhand right that lands on Jaroslav's shoulder, as Jaroslav tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jaroslav on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pique slips a straight right by Jaroslav.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaroslav. That's going to slow Pique down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Pique lands.
Pique lands a head kick!
Nice body kick there by Pique.
Jaroslav will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pique misses with a left hand
and Jaroslav counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaroslav takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pique fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pique has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pique has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jaroslav finds it's way round the side to connect with Pique's head.
Pique throws a shot to the body.
Jaroslav avoids a kick to the body.
Pique feints and then cracks Jaroslav's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaroslav down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaroslav moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaroslav on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pique. Pique obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaroslav just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pique.
A jab from Pique misses.
Pique slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Jaroslav.
A quick step to the side and Jaroslav tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaroslav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Pique finds it's target.
Pique wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Juan Pique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pique is looking to slow Jaroslav down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Jaroslav. Those never looked like landing.
Jaroslav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaroslav defending well as Pique loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Pique.
Pique throws a leg kick which misses Jaroslav's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaroslav tries to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jaroslav might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pique swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jaroslav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaroslav wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaroslav missing with a left hand there. Pique was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pique throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaroslav thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jaroslav throws the left hand but Pique avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Jaroslav both land. Nice combination.
Pique throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pique.
Jaroslav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pique manages to avoid it.
Jaroslav throws a lazy body kick
and Pique counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaroslav misses with a two punch combination.
Jaroslav takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pique buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pique keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pique comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jaroslav lands with a straight right. Pique didn't see that one coming.
Pique slips a straight right by Jaroslav.
Pique with a nice cross.
Pique looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaroslav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaroslav misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pique counters with a nice uppercut.
Pique lands with a straight right. Jaroslav didn't see that one coming.
Pique wants to clinch.
Jaroslav sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pique 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!
Pique lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaroslav's sensitive parts.
Jaroslav misses with a body punch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Pique counters with a nice leg kick.
Pique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
Jaroslav misses with a hook
and Pique counters with a head kick.
Pique throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaroslav throws a wild body kick that Pique sees coming a mile off.
Pique slips a straight right by Jaroslav.
Pique dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaroslav. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaroslav. Pique does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pique misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pique to score with a decent uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pique looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaroslav takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jaroslav walks into a straight right hand from Pique.
Pique tests Jaroslav's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaroslav avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pique keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pique scoring well with a low kick there.
Jaroslav connects with a body shot that sends Pique's belly button to the back.
Jaroslav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaroslav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pique moves away.
Pique looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pique.
Jaroslav walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jaroslav cracks Pique with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pique misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the body
and Pique counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jaroslav's knee momentarily.
Jaroslav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaroslav bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pique's head backwards.
Nice body kick from Pique.
Jaroslav swings for the body but Pique moves out of range.
Jaroslav throws a lazy uppercut
and Pique counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaroslav looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pique bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pique with the inside leg kick.
Jaroslav tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pique throws a hook but Jaroslav blocks it.
Jaroslav is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pique throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pique chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaroslav connects with a right hand. Pique shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pique wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaroslav lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jaroslav misses the shot to the body.
Jaroslav throws a jab but it's blocked by Pique.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pique.
Jaroslav takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jaroslav takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pique throws a leg kick which misses Jaroslav's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaroslav tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Pique, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaroslav walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pique.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pique. Jaroslav shrugs it off though.
Pique is looking to land body kicks.
Pique slips under a jab from Jaroslav.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pique throws a hook to the side of Jaroslav's head but Jaroslav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Pique looks to move away, Jaroslav throws a big counter combo but Pique just gets out of the way.
Pique lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pique attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pique connects with a nice looking jab.
Jaroslav walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jaroslav missing with a left hand there. Pique was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juan Pique is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaroslav moves out of range of the body kick from Pique.
Jaroslav missing with a left hand there. Pique was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pique feints a counter leg kick.
Pique digs a good hook to Jaroslav's body.
Pique is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaroslav.
Pique lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pique works Jaroslav's body with a nice hook.
Felix Jaroslav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pique lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Pique comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pique 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pique!
A victorious Juan Pique thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takumi Sagaki (ranked 771 p4p, 714 weight class) and Kidney Stone (ranked 44 p4p, 41 weight class). Sagaki comes to the cage accompanied by One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song). Stone has chosen Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppord as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
147
22 - 8 - 0 |
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38
139
20 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takumi Sagaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kidney Stone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sagaki throws out the jab.
It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stone scores with a jab to the head.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Sagaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck for Sagaki with that takedown attempt.
Sagaki gets a takedown into half guard.
Sagaki trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is really struggling to control Stone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sagaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Sagaki connects with a nice short shot to Stone's temple.
Sagaki is looking to take a break and control but Stone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sagaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Sagaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stone regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sagaki.
Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sagaki defends well.
Stone controls Sagaki momentarily but Sagaki frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Sagaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sagaki postures up and lands a big shot to Stone's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking for a guillotine here but Sagaki defends easily.
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely.
Sagaki looking to pass the guard.
Sagaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sagaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sagaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone has control of Sagaki's left arm, preventing Sagaki from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sagaki pushes down on Stone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sagaki wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone trying to control here.
Sagaki works his way into full mount!
Sagaki lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stone is squirming around, avoiding Sagaki's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki unloading with bombs!
Sagaki raining down shots from the mount!
Sagaki trying to control but Stone is having none of it.
BOOM! Sagaki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone can't escape the position.
Sagaki working Stone over with strikes here.
Sagaki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
 Stone is rocked!
Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but Sagaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Sagaki tries to control but Stone wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sagaki fails to land the takedown.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Sagaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sagaki swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Sagaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Stone's guard.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sagaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Stone is retaining full guard.
Stone controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sagaki defends well.
Sagaki postures up and lands a big shot to Stone's brow.
Sagaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone stops Sagaki from passing to mount.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stone tries to improve position but can't.
Sagaki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sagaki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stone has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sagaki but great work by Stone.
Sagaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to pass the guard but Sagaki defending well.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sagaki keeps working.
Sagaki trying to control but Stone postures up.
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.
Stone 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.
Sagaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Sagaki trying to control but Stone postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.
Sagaki manages to get to full guard.
Sagaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stone defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sagaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sagaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sagaki works his way into full mount!
Sagaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
Stone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sagaki wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Sagaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stone lands a jab-cross combination.
Sagaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sagaki connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
Kidney Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sagaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sagaki attempts a counter takedown but Stone avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Sagaki.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone defending well as Sagaki loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stone! But no joy.
Sagaki blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Stone is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sagaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone checks a low kick from Sagaki.
Sagaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
A left lands for Sagaki.
No luck for Sagaki with that takedown attempt.
Sagaki moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStone.
Sagaki cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki scores with a leg kick.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Sagaki moves out of range easily.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Sagaki ducks down to avoid it.
Stone with a nice cross.
Stone tries a low kick but Sagaki avoids it.
Sagaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stone sprawls and moves away.
Sagaki digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Kidney Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sagaki looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Sagaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Sagaki's shoulder, as Sagaki tries to avoid the shot.
Stone moves out of range as Sagaki strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sagaki slips under a jab.
A big right from Stone misses.
Sagaki checks a leg kick.
Kidney Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone is looking to chop away at Sagaki's legs.
Stone misses with a low kick as Sagaki jumps back.
Jab by Sagaki.
Sagaki closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Sagaki pushes Stone against the cage but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stone feints a counter leg kick.
Sagaki goes for a double leg but Stone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stone continues to drive forward.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Sagaki.
Sagaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stone just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki pulls guard successfully.
Stone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone preventing the sweep.
Takumi Sagaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sagaki looking for a guillotine here but Stone defends easily.
Stone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sagaki is trying to keep Stone in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kidney Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sagaki 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takumi Sagaki!
Post fight, Takumi Sagaki stared into the camera and said 'My Mat Mofo.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhan Dhelan (ranked 489 p4p, 760 weight class) and Taylor Jack (ranked 69 p4p, 94 weight class). Jack is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lucid Dreams. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
145
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30
146
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zhan Dhelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhelan blocks a low kick nicely.
Jack throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dhelan's head.
 It looks like Zhan Dhelan has been cut.
Dhelan misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhelan.
Dhelan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dhelan throws a leg kick that misses.
Jack wants to counter the offense by Dhelan and move into the clinch position.
Dhelan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan closes the distance and clinches up with Jack, looking for a takedown. Dhelan pushes Jack against the cage but Jack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhelan throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dhelan. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack tries a quick counter leg kick but Dhelan is wise to it.
Dhelan tries for a takedown but Jack circles away easily
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack slaps away a takedown attempt from Dhelan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jack appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dhelan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dhelan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dhelan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jack defends well and Dhelan ends up having to push Jack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dhelan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jack lands an uppercut.
Jack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dhelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jack.
Dhelan pulls guard effortlessly.
Jack 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.
Dhelan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jack tries to free his leg and advance position but Dhelan is retaining full guard.
Dhelan is looking for a triangle but Jack pushes his legs off easily.
Jack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dhelan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jack has passed into side control.
Dhelan tries to buck Jack off but Jack is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack controlling from side mount.
Jack is continuing to stall.
Dhelan tries to buck Jack off but Jack is having none of it.
Jack is staying tight to Dhelan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dhelan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dhelan is trying to control Jack's posture but Jack avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhelan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dhelan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dhelan trying to control from the bottom.
Dhelan tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.
Well, if Jack is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dhelan is looking to improve his position.
Jack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dhelan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jack's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Jack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zhan Dhelan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dhelan lands with a right hand.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dhelan misses the body punch
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dhelan ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Dhelan ducks down to avoid it.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown but Jack shows good takedown defense.
Jack was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dhelan throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Dhelan with a poor takedown
and Jack counters with a nice body kick.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Jack. No joy for Dhelan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. 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.
Dhelan throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dhelan looks for a takedown but Jack sprawls well.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dhelan fails with the takedown
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Dhelan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack.
Dhelan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Dhelan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zhan Dhelan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dhelan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dhelan misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dhelan misses with an uppercut
and Jack counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dhelan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dhelan misses with a takedown attempt
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Dhelan misses the target.
Jack steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dhelan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack lands a big head kick that sends Dhelan tumbling to the mat! Jack takes a step backwards and waves Dhelan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Dhelan is rocked!
Zhan Dhelan's cut is getting worse.
Dhelan fails with the takedown
and Jack counters with an outside leg kick.
Oh Dhelan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack lands a nice hook to Dhelan's body. Dhelan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dhelan gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taylor Jack!
Taylor Jack thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Radio Active (ranked 236 p4p, 220 weight class) and Osiris Egyptian (ranked 28 p4p, 27 weight class). Active kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Radio Active has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class 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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Radio Active!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Osiris Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egyptian lands with a straight right. Active didn't see that one coming.
We've been informed that Egyptian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Active throws a predictable looking body shot
and Egyptian counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Active.
Active throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Active takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Radio Active seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Active misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Egyptian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Active avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Jab by Active.
Egyptian loads up on a big right hand but Active slips the punch.
Egyptian tries to sprawl but Active drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Egyptian wants to improve his position but Active is controlling well.
Egyptian trying to control from the bottom.
Egyptian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Active.
Active 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Active.
Active not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Active thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Egyptian's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Active thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Egyptian's head.
Egyptian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Active looks to land a strike but Egyptian avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Egyptian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Active manages to get himself to full guard.
Egyptian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Active is trying to keep Egyptian in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian content to stall in guard here.
Active looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Egyptian passes into side control.
Active is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Active 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.
Egyptian is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Active is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian just content to control the position.
Active is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Active's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Active is looking for a sweep.
Active can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Active is looking to regain half guard here but Egyptian keeps moving and retains side control.
Active struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Egyptian takes a swing at Active's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian clinches up with Active and pushes him back against the cage.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Active tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Egyptian.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Active uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Egyptian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Active moves out of range.
Jab from Active.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Active saw that one coming.
Active feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Active.
Egyptian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Egyptian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Active shoots in for a double leg but Egyptian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Active looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Active is out of range.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been told by Active's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Active misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Egyptian lands a jab to the nose.
Active misses with a body shot.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Active throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Active's knee but Active avoids it well.
It looked like Active wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Active.
Active misses with a straight right.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Active was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Active loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Egyptian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Active is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Active missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Active with a body shot.
Active displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
Egyptian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian looks to land a combination but Active avoids it well.
Egyptian is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Egyptian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Active moves in looking to clinch but Egyptian pushes him off.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Active misses its target.
Active missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Active moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromEgyptian.
Active throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with a leg kick.
Active showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Egyptian.
Good standup being displayed there by Egyptian as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian instigates a clinch.
Active is leaning against Egyptian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Egyptian.
Active misses with a punch on the inside.
Active lands a nice shot to the body.
Active working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Active fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Active has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage.
Active softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Active is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Egyptian's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A short right from Egyptian.
Egyptian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice right hand lands inside from Active.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Active misses with a hook to the ribs.
Active fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Active is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Egyptian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Active is trying to pull guard but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radio Active. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian slowing the pace effectively.
Egyptian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Active is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Egyptian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Active blocks it with crossed arms.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Active blocks it with crossed arms.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Active.
Active blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Active working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Active drops down looking for an ankle pick but Egyptian pulls his leg out and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Egyptian cracks Active with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Active does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Active.
Egyptian cracks Active with an open hand slap.
Egyptian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Active tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Egyptian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Egyptian.
Active presses Egyptian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Active.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egyptian misses with the head strike.
Active fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Egyptian 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Egyptian moves out of range as Active strikes.
Active walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Active has a takedown stuffed.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Egyptian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Active doesn't seem phased though.
Egyptian ducks right into an uppercut from Active.
Active looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Egyptian drops his hands momentarily and Active takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Active uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Egyptian.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Active.
Active misses with a takedown attempt - Egyptian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian lands with a good body shot.
Active takes one to the chin there.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Active saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a jab when Active was well out of range.
Active misses with a looping right.
Active shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Active is keen to just control but Egyptian is a slippery customer.
Active is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Egyptian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Active thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Egyptian's head.
Egyptian is trying to control but can't.
Egyptian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Active.
Radio Active has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is looking for a sweep. Active is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Egyptian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Active working Egyptian over with strikes.
Active lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Egyptian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Active thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Active is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Egyptian holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Active working Egyptian over with strikes.
Active stalling away here and it's allowed Egyptian to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Active won't allow Egyptian to sweep him here.
Active with a flurry of punches that miss.
Active is looking to work some ground and pound but Egyptian has wrist control.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Active from controlling successfully.
Active throws a big elbow that misses.
Active postures up.
Egyptian 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Active landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Active trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Active with a flurry of punches that miss.
Active throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Active takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Active.
Active throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian lands with a right hand.
Active throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Osiris Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Active on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Active tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Egyptian to counter with a crisp jab.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Active.
Egyptian cracks Active with an open hand slap.
Active throws a big shot that misses.
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 Radio Active.
I think Egyptian 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Egyptian!
Osiris Egyptian was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stupid Tattoo Guy (ranked 277 p4p, 69 weight class) and Sergei Petrov (ranked 17 p4p, 5 weight class). Stupid Tattoo Guy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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23 - 4 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stupid Tattoo Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Petrov misses.
Tattoo Guy darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Tattoo Guy into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattoo Guy.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tattoo Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy manages to break the clinch.
Petrov 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.
Petrov moves out of range as Tattoo Guy strikes.
Tattoo Guy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab by Petrov.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Tattoo Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tattoo Guy with a body shot.
Tattoo Guy connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Tattoo Guy.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Tattoo Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Tattoo Guy steps away.
Tattoo Guy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Tattoo Guy scores with a head kick.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tattoo Guy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Tattoo Guy's shoulder, as Tattoo Guy tries to avoid the shot.
Tattoo Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tattoo Guy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tattoo Guy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tattoo Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tattoo Guy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tattoo Guy wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to control the position here.
Petrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tattoo Guy is looking to advance position but Petrov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattoo Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tattoo Guy is working hard here to advance position.
Tattoo Guy is squirming around, avoiding Petrov's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.
Petrov controlling from mount.
Tattoo Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Tattoo Guy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petrov trying to control but Tattoo Guy is having none of it.
Tattoo Guy tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tattoo Guy eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stupid Tattoo Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tattoo Guy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tattoo Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov wants to slow Tattoo Guy down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Tattoo Guy avoids them all with ease.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Tattoo Guy's body.
Petrov throws a body punch but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrov is out of range and Tattoo Guy settles back down.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tattoo Guy.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tattoo Guy throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sergei Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tattoo Guy takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Tattoo Guy thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tattoo Guy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tattoo Guy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tattoo Guy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tattoo Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Tattoo Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tattoo Guy.
Petrov throws a hook but Tattoo Guy avoids it easily.
Petrov tries a low kick but Tattoo Guy avoids it.
Tattoo Guy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sergei Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov wants to counter with a clinch but Tattoo Guy pushes him away.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Tattoo Guy's leg. Tattoo Guy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tattoo Guy, as that shot connected.
Tattoo Guy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattoo Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tattoo Guy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tattoo Guy loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tattoo Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tattoo Guys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tattoo Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tattoo Guy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Petrov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Petrov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tattoo Guy looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tattoo Guy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tattoo Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tattoo Guy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tattoo Guy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrov was covering up waiting for the punch and Tattoo Guy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Petrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tattoo Guy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Petrov.
Petrov tries a body shot but Tattoo Guy blocks it.
Petrov working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy manages to pull guard.
Tattoo Guy wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
Tattoo Guy looking for subs off his back but Petrov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tattoo Guy wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tattoo Guy wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Petrov seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tattoo Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Tattoo Guy throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy misses with a head kick.
Tattoo Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tattoo Guy manages to avoid it.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov slips a straight right by Tattoo Guy.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tattoo Guy rather than just go for the knockout.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Tattoo Guy.
Petrov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is looking to clinch.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Tattoo Guy wants to land a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tattoo Guy manages to avoid it.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side.
Tattoo Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tattoo Guy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throws a head kick that misses.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
Petrov forces Tattoo Guy back against the cage and clinches.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Tattoo Guy connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Tattoo Guy dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Tattoo Guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tattoo Guy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Tattoo Guy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tattoo Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Sergei Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tattoo Guy thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov counters with a series of strikes. Tattoo Guy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Petrov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tattoo Guys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tattoo Guy looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov closes the distance and pushes Tattoo Guy back into the cage.
Petrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tattoo Guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Tattoo Guy.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
Petrov tries to clinch there but Tattoo Guy circles away.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Tattoo Guy's body.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Tattoo Guy.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Tattoo Guy misses with a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Tattoo Guy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tattoo Guy throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tattoo Guy blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov stops a takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with the head strike.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov digs a good hook to Tattoo Guy's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrov as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tattoo Guy moves forwards but Petrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tattoo Guy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrov 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Petrov!
Sergei Petrov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuvraj Singh (ranked 213 p4p, 239 weight class) and Solomon Nao (ranked 37 p4p, 40 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nao's choice of entrance music: The End. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yuvraj Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solomon Nao!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh scores with a nice body kick.
Nao throws a jab when Singh was well out of range.
Singh tries to counter by clinching up but Nao breaks away and moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nao scores with a kick to the body.
Yuvraj Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Singh avoids the head kick by Nao.
Singh just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Singh misses
enabling Nao to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Yuvraj Singh has been cut.
We've been told by Singh's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Singh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh scores with a hook to the body. Nao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Nao is out of range.
Nao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
Nao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Singh is out of range.
Singh throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nao avoids it.
Nao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Nao misses with a low kick.
Singh throws a head kick but Nao moves out of range.
Nao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Singh is looking to wear down Nao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut lands for Nao. That snapped Singh's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nao.
Nao tries to score with a low kick but Singh moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Singh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Nao swings widly with a right hand
and Singh counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Singh lands with a right hand.
 It looks like Solomon Nao has been cut.
Nao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Singh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Nao - just one landing.
Singh moves into the clinch.
Singh blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nao.
Singh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Singh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nao's elbow.
Nao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nao lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Singh.
Singh scores with a knee to the head.
Nao looks winded!
Singh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nao takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Singh.
Singh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Singh.
Singh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Singh throws a push kick but Nao slaps the foot to one side.
Nao blocks a low kick nicely.
Nao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Singh.
Nice shot lands for Singh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuvraj Singh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Singh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Singh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nao doesn't seem bothered though.
Nao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Singh.
Are you kidding me?! Singh ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nao clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuvraj Singh!
An out of breath Yuvraj Singh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Inarritu (ranked 108 p4p, 161 weight class) and Panda Aorigele (ranked 20 p4p, 29 weight class). Inarritu comes to the cage accompanied by Vulcano. Aorigele comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Inarritu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panda Aorigele!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inarritu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aorigele takes a step back to recover.
Inarritu misses with a wild body shot.
Aorigele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aorigele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aorigele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Inarritu slips under a jab.
Aorigele misses with a straight right.
Aorigele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inarritu. Aorigele does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aorigele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inarritu counters with a nice uppercut.
Aorigele moves in looking to clinch but Inarritu pushes him off.
Inarritu swings for the body but Aorigele moves out of range.
Inarritu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aorigele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inarritu misses with an uppercut. Aorigele saw that one coming.
Aorigele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aorigele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inarritu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Inarritu gets tackled into the cage by Aorigele. Aorigele maintains the clinch.
Inarritu lands a left hand.
Inarritu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aorigele looks winded!
Aorigele throws a head punch that misses.
Inarritu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Inarritu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Panda Aorigele has been cut.
Aorigele throws a combination that misses
and Inarritu counters with a good, hard body kick but Aorigele shrugs it off.
Inarritu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aorigele misses with a few strikes there.
Inarritu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aorigele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inarritu takes a swing at Aorigele's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Inarritu.
Inarritu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inarritu connects with a leg kick.
Inarritu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aorigele moves away.
Inarritu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aorigele counters with a nice uppercut.
Aorigele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inarritu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aorigele. Aorigele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aorigele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inarritu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aorigele throws a lazy uppercut
and Inarritu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aorigele thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele throws a lazy right hand but Inarritu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Inarritu throwing a counter right hand but Aorigele manages to avoid it.
Inarritu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aorigele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Inarritu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aorigele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Inarritu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Inarritu takes a swing at Aorigele's ribcage but misses.
Inarritu takes a swing at Aorigele's ribcage but misses.
Aorigele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aorigele. Inarritu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inarritu is looking to wear down Aorigele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Inarritu does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele scores with a sloppy right hand. Inarritu should have avoided that one.
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!
Aorigele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Inarritu.
Aorigele misses with a right hand
and Inarritu counters with a nice right hand that sends Aorigele toppling to the canvas! Aorigele scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Inarritu finish him?!
Aorigele is rocked!
Inarritu connects with a leg kick.
Aorigele is still on wobbly legs! Can Inarritu finish him?
Inarritu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aorigele seems to have recovered his senses.
Inarritu darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Aorigele's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Inarritu before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Inarritu!
Our winner, Felix Inarritu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Midick Aiken (ranked 41 p4p, 157 weight class) and Wayne Williams (ranked 3 p4p, 9 weight class). Aiken comes to the cage accompanied by N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton. 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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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 33 - 12 - 3, fighting out of New York, Midick Aiken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Williams!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aiken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Aiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Williams misses.
Aiken misses with a body kick.
Aiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Aiken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Aiken ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Aiken.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aiken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams misses with an uppercut. Aiken saw that one coming.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Aiken saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aiken cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aiken moves out of range of the strikes.
Midick Aiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Aiken's head but Aiken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Williams catches Aiken right on the button with a cross.
Aiken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws out a counter right but Aiken avoids it with no problem.
Aiken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Aiken misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Aiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Aiken.
Aiken jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams with a hook.
Aiken lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Aiken misses the shot to the body.
Aiken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams lands a jab to Aiken's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aiken lands the left hand.
Aiken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Aiken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aiken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aiken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
It looks like Aiken has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips under a jab.
Aiken feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aiken. That's going to slow Williams down.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aiken.
A quick step to the side and Aiken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Aiken misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aiken moves away.
Aiken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams jabs Aiken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aiken throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Aiken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aiken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Aiken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Aiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Aiken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aiken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Aiken.
Nice cross by Williams.
Good shot there by Aiken.
Aiken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Aiken moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Aiken moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiken tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Williams.
Aiken misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Aiken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Aiken throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Aiken connects with a jab.
Aiken jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aiken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aiken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aiken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aiken jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aiken misses with a hook.
Aiken lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aiken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Aiken. That snapped Williams's head back.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Aiken's belly button to the back.
Williams takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
Aiken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aiken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aiken looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Aiken throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws a hook but Aiken blocks it.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Aiken misses with a straight left.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aiken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Midick Aiken will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aiken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aiken.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a low kick.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams slips under a jab from Aiken.
Midick Aiken is winning the standup battle so far.
Aiken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Aiken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Aiken throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Aiken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aiken was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Aiken looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams thuds his right hand into Aiken's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Aiken misses the target.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken misses with a body kick.
Williams throws a hook but Aiken blocks it.
Aiken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aiken shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams cracks Aiken with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Aiken slips the punch.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Aiken moved out of range.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aiken.
Aiken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Aiken misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Aiken. Beautiful body shot.
Aiken tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aiken. That's going to slow Williams down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aiken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aiken connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips under a jab from Aiken.
Aiken scoring well with a low kick there.
Aiken misses with a wild body shot.
Williams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aiken misses with a hook.
Aiken throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Aiken misses.
Aiken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aiken blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aiken doesn't seem phased though.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Aiken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Aiken slips the punch.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Aiken is out of range.
Aiken throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Aiken.
Williams throws a hook but Aiken blocks it.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aikens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aiken throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Aiken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Aiken coming out on top.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aiken moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aiken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams moves out of range as Aiken strikes.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams misses with a hook. Aiken ducked under it nicely.
Aiken darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Aiken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aiken throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aiken throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Aiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Aiken misses the target.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aiken moves away.
Aiken punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiken throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aiken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aiken scrambles back to his feet.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Aiken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Aiken is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
Aiken slips under a jab from Williams.
Aiken slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams cracks Aiken with a good jab.
Aiken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Aiken.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Aiken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aiken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Aiken ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aiken.
A big right from Williams misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wayne Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Aiken lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams throws a jab when Aiken was well out of range.
Aiken staying out of range there.
Aiken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aiken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Aiken avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Aiken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aiken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Aiken misses with a wild body shot.
Aiken lands a jab to the head.
Aiken misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aiken with a nice calf kick.
Aiken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams looks to land a right hand but Aiken moved out of range.
Aiken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aiken ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Aiken looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Aiken misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Aiken is out of range.
Aiken's corner calls for a 1-2. Aiken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Aiken's shoulder, as Aiken tries to avoid the shot.
Aiken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Aiken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Aiken ducks down to avoid it.
Aiken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams lands a nice hook to Aiken's body. Aiken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams jabs Aiken right on the nose. Aiken blinks but takes it well.
Aiken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aiken.
Aiken moves away from the strike by Williams.
Aiken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aiken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws the left hand but Aiken avoids the punch easily.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Aiken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aiken throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aiken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Aiken missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aiken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aiken scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Aiken moves away and avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aiken - that will leave a mark!
Aiken cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Aiken's head but Aiken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aiken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aiken tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aiken throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Aiken throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Aiken throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams throws a jab when Aiken was well out of range.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Aiken's shoulder, as Aiken tries to avoid the shot.
Williams cracks Aiken with a good jab.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
That kick from Aiken tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Aiken is just out of range.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams slips a straight right by Aiken.
Aiken staying out of range there.
Aiken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aiken under the eye.
An inside leg kick from Aiken misses.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aiken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aiken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aiken misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Aiken.
Williams throws a hook but Aiken blocks it.
Aiken defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aiken momentarily.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Aiken ducks down to avoid it.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aiken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
It looked like Aiken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Williams.
Aiken catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Aiken throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Aiken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aiken moves away from the strike by Williams.
Aiken throws a quick counter kick to the body but Williams avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wayne Williams.
Well Williams 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Williams!
An out of breath Wayne Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 60 p4p, 16 weight class) and Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 4 p4p, 1 weight class). Obi Wan Kenobi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 17 - 6 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
Kenobi blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Kenobi slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenobi, as that shot connected.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Kenobi lands with a right hand.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenobi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kenobi there.
Kenobi scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenobi moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kenobi throws a head kick that Sitsongrit semi-blocks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenobi's head.
Kenobi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kenobi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kenobi lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Kenobi moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Kenobi is wise to it.
Kenobi misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Kenobi.
Kenobi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Kenobi jumps back.
Kenobi throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenobi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kenobi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kenobi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Kenobi misses.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Kenobi ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Kenobi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Kenobi ducks down to avoid it.
Kenobi scores with a jab.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenobi lands a front kick.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Kenobi clinches.
Kenobi throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kenobi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sitsongrit's brow.
Kenobi working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow to the temple.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenobi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Kenobi tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenobi's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Kenobi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenobi.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Kenobi.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Kenobi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kenobi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenobi prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Kenobi.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Kenobi.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenobi taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Kenobi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kenobi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Kenobi throws a head punch that misses.
Kenobi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kenobi lands a nice uppercut.
Kenobi lands an uppercut.
Kenobi misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of stalling here from Kenobi.
Kenobi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kenobi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kenobi misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
That's time! Kenobi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut.
Kenobi lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Kenobi blocks it.
Kenobi is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot lands for Kenobi.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Kenobi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a double jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Kenobi blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Kenobi avoids it.
Kenobi tries to counter by clinching up but Sitsongrit breaks away and moves out of range.
Kenobi lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Kenobi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Kenobi misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Kenobi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenobi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Kenobi avoids it.
Kenobi clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kenobi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenobi misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kenobi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenobi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Kenobi moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit stuns Kenobi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Kenobi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kenobi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenobi lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Kenobi's leg but Kenobi calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Kenobi counters with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenobi, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kenobi is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Kenobi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenobi wants to clinch.
Kenobi ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenobi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Kenobi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenobi.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A jab from Kenobi misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Kenobi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Kenobi checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kenobi works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Kenobi blocks the body kick.
Kenobi missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenobi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Kenobi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenobi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Kenobi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Kenobi keeps it at a distance.
Kenobi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Kenobi is having none of it.
Kenobi moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Kenobi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kenobi blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Kenobi slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kenobi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit cracks Kenobi with a good jab.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Kenobi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenobi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kenobi misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenobi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenobi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Kenobi lands an elbow that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks for a moment.
Kenobi blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike.
Kenobi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a head punch that misses.
Kenobi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Kenobi controls the action.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Kenobi's ribcage. Kenobi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenobi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenobi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sitsongrit's defenses.
It looks like Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Kenobi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit 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.
Kenobi wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Kenobi looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Kenobi throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kenobi lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit jabs at Kenobi's body.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Kenobi saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kenobi.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Kenobi didn't see that one coming.
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!
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenobi's head.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit jabs Kenobi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Kenobi misses.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenobi counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenobi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Kenobi 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.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kenobi is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kenobi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Kenobi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenobi takes one on the button.
Kenobi wants to clinch but Sitsongrit slips to the side
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Kenobi moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kenobi tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Kenobi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit cracks Kenobi with a good jab.
Kenobi ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Kenobi clinches.
Obi Wan Kenobi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit works on Kenobi's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Kenobi misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Kenobi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike.
Kenobi misses with some punches.
Kenobi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenobi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenobi counters with a good low kick that Sitsongrit was not able to check.
Kenobi throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Kenobi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Kenobi.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Kenobi throws a shot to the body.
Kenobi scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kenobi on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kenobi throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kenobi under the eye.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenobi in his tracks.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Kenobi off balance momentarily.
Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Kenobi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Kenobi tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kenobi misses with a hook.
Kenobi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Kenobi takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Kenobi defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kenobi missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Kenobi.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kenobi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kenobi.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Kenobi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kenobi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls for Kenobi to work.
Kenobi controlling the action here for a moment.
Kenobi seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A head punch on the inside from Kenobi fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Kenobi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with some punches.
Kenobi taking a breather.
Kenobi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenobi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike.
Kenobi pushes off an throws an elbow but Sitsongrit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kenobi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike from Kenobi.
Kenobi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kenobi lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Kenobi avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Kenobi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Kenobi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenobi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Kenobi blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kenobi misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Kenobi to work.
Obi Wan Kenobi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenobi pushes off an throws an elbow but Sitsongrit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Kenobi lands an elbow inside that Sitsongrit shrugs off.
Kenobi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit presses Kenobi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan Kenobi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit! Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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