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GAMMA#941 Chamuaknoi v Marcelo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tree Fortay (ranked 1781 p4p, 1372 weight class) and James Quin (ranked 189 p4p, 157 weight class). Fortay comes to the cage accompanied by The Choice Is Yours. James Quin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Tree Fortay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Quin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Quin avoids the body shot from Fortay.
Fortay moves away from the strike by Quin.
Fortay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay throws a hook but Quin blocks it.
Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortay.
Fortay misses the shot to the body.
Fortay throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
Quin throws a body punch but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay lunges at Quin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quin's hand.
Quin misses with a wild body shot.
Quin thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fortay tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Quin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Quin misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin throws out a loose jab but Fortay uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fortay lands a glancing blow to the side of Quin's head.
Quin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortay is just out of range.
Fortay cracks Quin with a good jab.
A combination from Fortay does no damage.
Fortay throws the left hand but Quin avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Quin.
Fortay misses with a hook.
Quin misses with a looping left.
Quin throws a chopping leg kick but Fortay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Quin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fortay staying out of range there.
Fortay lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quin throws a hook but Fortay avoids it easily.
Fortay doesn't manage to clinch there - Quin circles away.
Quin throws a right hand that misses
and Quin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quin. Quin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fortay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fortay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Fortay.
Quin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fortay throws a leg kick which misses Quin's front leg but catches the back leg as Quin tries to avoid it.
Quin misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Fortay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quin.
Quin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Fortay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It looks like Fortay has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Quin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fortay's head backwards.
Fortay lands a lovely overhand right.
Quin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Quin misses.
Quin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fortay at a distance.
Quin moves away from the strike by Fortay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay tries to clinch up.
Fortay misses with a straight right.
Quin tries a low kick but Fortay avoids it.
Fortay takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses.
Fortay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quin on the side of the head.
Fortay throws a big shot that misses.
Fortay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fortay scores with a jab to the head.
Quin misses with a hook
and Quin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quin misses with a looping left.
Quin catches Fortay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Quin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fortay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
Nice cross by Fortay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortay misses with a hook
and Quin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quin.
Fortay misses with an uppercut. Quin saw that one coming.
Fortay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quin throws a solid leg kick but Fortay takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Quin.
Fortay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fortay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortay throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quin. Fortay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortay avoids the body shot from Quin.
Fortay throwing a counter right hand but Quin manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Fortay.
Quin connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortay ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
Quin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fortay checks it well.
Quin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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 Tree Fortay will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quin misses with a hook.
Quin checks a leg kick.
Fortay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quin throws a leg kick but Fortay moved away.
Fortay throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
Fortay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin misses with a body shot.
Fortay dives in and scores a takedown into Quin's guard.
Fortay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Quin can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin stops Fortay from passing to mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay is trying to get an arm triangle but Quin is defending well.
Fortay moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fortay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quin, who protects the arm well.
Fortay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Quin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Quin is looking for a sweep.
That's two 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.
Fortay is trying to get an arm triangle but Quin is defending well.
Quin gets back to half guard.
Fortay seems to be looking for submissions.
Fortay maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Quin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fortay has cracked it and Quin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fortay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tree Fortay!
During a confident post fight interview, Tree Fortay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Twea King (ranked 884 p4p, 1447 weight class) and Snappy Whiplash (ranked 101 p4p, 165 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twea King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snappy Whiplash!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King 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.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whiplash throws out the jab.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King misses with an uppercut
and Whiplash counters with a good low kick that King was not able to check.
King throws a jab when Whiplash was well out of range.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whiplash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whiplash connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Whiplash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whiplash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiplash was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King tries to clinch there but Whiplash circles away.
Whiplash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiplash.
The fighters circle momentarily. Whiplash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Whiplash takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
King throws a right and a left that Whiplash avoids nicely.
Whiplash 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Whiplash tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King jabs Whiplash to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Whiplash to counter with a crisp jab.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whiplash swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Whiplash throws a leg kick but King checks it.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King moves out of range as Whiplash strikes.
Whiplash scoring well with a low kick there.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whiplash lands a jab to King's midsection.
King throws a right hand that Whiplash ducks under and follows up with a left that Whiplash also avoids with ease.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Whiplash throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiplash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
King scores with a hook.
Whiplash fails to land with a series of punches.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King tries to clinch there but Whiplash circles away.
Whiplash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King blocks a head kick by Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Whiplash's shoulder, as Whiplash tries to avoid the shot.
Whiplash works King's body with a nice hook.
King misses the shot to the body.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whiplash feints a counter leg kick.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whiplash.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiplash shapes to counter with a head kick.
King tries to clinch but Whiplash moves out of range.
Whiplash jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
Whiplash swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Whiplash swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
King tries to throw a body punch but Whiplash avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Whiplash - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Whiplash.
Stalling in the clinch from Whiplash.
Whiplash struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King is fighting off a takedown attempt but Whiplash is just too persistent for him and manages to trip King to the mat. King regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
King keeping moving, preventing Whiplash from controlling successfully.
Whiplash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whiplash is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whiplash showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whiplash with a nice head shot there.
Whiplash got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whiplash has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Snappy Whiplash will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
King throws a body punch but Whiplash moves out of range.
Whiplash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King closes the distance and pushes Whiplash back into the cage.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whiplash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whiplash misses the shot to the body.
Whiplash connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Whiplash lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Whiplash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whiplash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Whiplash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whiplash throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
Whiplash lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King moves away from the strike by Whiplash.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Whiplash.
A jab from Whiplash misses.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whiplash connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Whiplash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whiplash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whiplash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiplash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snappy Whiplash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whiplash lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash throws a body shot but no joy.
King has closed the distance and engaged Whiplash in a clinch.
Whiplash is working King over against the cage.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Whiplash won't allow it.
Whiplash working aggressively here.
Whiplash blocks a body shot from King.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whiplash misses with a body punch.
Whiplash lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Whiplash.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Whiplash controls the action.
King tries to throw a body punch but Whiplash avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King misses with a body punch.
King misses with a body punch.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Whiplash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash is pushing King up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whiplash lands a jab to King's midsection.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whiplash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whiplash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King avoids the body shot from Whiplash.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiplash was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whiplash.
Whiplash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whiplash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whiplash bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiplash misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whiplash.
King throws a body punch but Whiplash moves out of range.
That kick from Whiplash tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
Whiplash throws a good cross that connects.
Whiplash cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whiplash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whiplash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiplash throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiplash manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snappy Whiplash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Whiplash misses with a leg kick.
King slips under a jab.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whiplash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Whiplash only half commits to the counter leg kick.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whiplash to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King backing away here, and Whiplash unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Whiplash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash is taking a breather. King says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
King wants to control but Whiplash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Whiplash not doing much here.
Whiplash trying to control from King's half guard. King has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Whiplash looking to improve position, pressing down on King's thigh with his hand. King seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Whiplash paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Whiplash's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! King picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Twea King!
Twea King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Husein Magomaevaboff (ranked 611 p4p, 777 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 86 p4p, 111 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Magomaevaboff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shaolin of Dagestan. McGuire has chosen Jekyll And Hyde as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Husein Magomaevaboff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice body shot.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomaevaboff tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Magomaevaboff lands with a good body shot.
Magomaevaboff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Magomaevaboff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomaevaboff tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
Magomaevaboff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomaevaboff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomaevaboff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Magomaevaboff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Magomaevaboff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomaevaboff swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magomaevaboff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Magomaevaboff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
Magomaevaboff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomaevaboff throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
Magomaevaboff tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
As McGuire backs away, Magomaevaboff returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Magomaevaboff's knee but Magomaevaboff avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Magomaevaboff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire drives through and clinches with Magomaevaboff against the cage.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Magomaevaboff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGuire darts in and clinches Magomaevaboff up against the cage.
Magomaevaboff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magomaevaboff wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomaevaboff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomaevaboff controlling the position.
Magomaevaboff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Magomaevaboff, up you get!
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magomaevaboff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Magomaevaboff moves out of range easily.
McGuire tries to bum rush Magomaevaboff with a series of wild strikes but Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magomaevaboff fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire just manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomaevaboff throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomaevaboffs head.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomaevaboff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Magomaevaboff counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Magomaevaboff counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire swings for the body but Magomaevaboff moves out of range.
Magomaevaboff tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
McGuire rushes Magomaevaboff and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magomaevaboff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Magomaevaboff checks a leg kick.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
enabling Magomaevaboff to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomaevaboff at a distance.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magomaevaboff throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomaevaboff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire tries to move into range but Magomaevaboff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That has opened up Mike McGuire's cut even more.
Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomaevaboff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomaevaboff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomaevaboff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Magomaevaboff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomaevaboff's elbow.
Good body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Magomaevaboff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magomaevaboff gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire tries to work over Magomaevaboff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire tries a body shot but Magomaevaboff blocks it.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomaevaboff backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomaevaboff lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McGuire tries to work over Magomaevaboff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomaevaboff scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Magomaevaboff's ribcage. Magomaevaboff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomaevaboff gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff jumps guard but McGuire turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Mike McGuire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Magomaevaboff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomaevaboff.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomaevaboff moves away.
Magomaevaboff appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magomaevaboff momentarily.
McGuire takes a swing at Magomaevaboff's ribcage but misses.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Magomaevaboff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
Magomaevaboff connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Magomaevaboff's leg. Magomaevaboff is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magomaevaboff.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomaevaboff throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magomaevaboff.
McGuire looks for the body kick but Magomaevaboff saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Magomaevaboff does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Magomaevaboff counters with a nice body shot.
Good shot there by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff misses the shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff slips under a jab.
It appears Magomaevaboff was looking to counter with a kick there.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomaevaboff circles away.
Magomaevaboff looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomaevaboff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
It looked like Magomaevaboff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Magomaevaboff avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Magomaevaboff half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Magomaevaboff throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Magomaevaboff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff is working McGuire over against the cage.
Magomaevaboff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomaevaboff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomaevaboff lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomaevaboff lands with a light punch inside.
Magomaevaboff scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire avoids a wild elbow strike from Magomaevaboff.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Magomaevaboff has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the cage.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magomaevaboff.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magomaevaboff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomaevaboff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomaevaboff lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Magomaevaboff.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomaevaboff tries to pull guard but McGuire holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomaevaboff drops back down to his feet.
Magomaevaboff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomaevaboff looking for a takedown.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body punch.
Magomaevaboff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGuire working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Magomaevaboff back against the cage.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomaevaboff struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magomaevaboff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Magomaevaboff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
A short uppercut from Magomaevaboff.
Mike McGuire's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Magomaevaboff - that landed with a thud.
Magomaevaboff gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff lands a left hand.
Magomaevaboff lands a left hand.
Magomaevaboff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 McGuire is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike McGuire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Husein Magomaevaboff!
A very excited looking Husein Magomaevaboff made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grey Ape (ranked 618 p4p, 784 weight class) and Santiago Costa (ranked 93 p4p, 119 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Costa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Ape walks into a stiff left hand from Costa.
Costa lands a slapping body shot.
Costa swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ape closes the distance but Costa moves to the side
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ape smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been told by Ape's head coaches at Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Costa lands with an uppercut that bounces Ape off the cage and back into range.
Costa lands with a nice body punch.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Ape's head but Ape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Costa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa has managed to clinch.
Ape lands with a light punch inside.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Costa.
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Ape scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa avoids the head kick by Ape.
Ape loads up on a big right hand but Costa slips the punch.
Ape fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costa misses with a straight right.
Ape throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa punishes Ape's body with a nice straight punch.
Costa tries for a takedown but Ape circles away easily
and Ape counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costa thinking.
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Ape is looking to counter with head kicks.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Costa there.
Costa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ape's guard.
Costa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Costa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ape swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Costa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ape is looking for a sweep.
Costa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ape!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa avoids the attempt from Ape to control.
Costa controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Costa lands a heavy elbow.
Costa avoids the attempt from Ape to control.
Costa punching from mount but Ape doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Costa with a couple of short strikes.
Costa looking to ground and pound but Ape is blocking nicely.
My spies in Gym inform me that Costa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape is squirming around, avoiding Costa's attempts to control the action.
Ape is looking to improve his position but Costa isn't that keen on the idea.
Ape is squirming around, avoiding Costa's attempts to control the action.
Costa landing strikes from the mount.
Costa with shots to the head and body - Ape looks very uncomfortable down there.
Costa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ape hang on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Costa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Costa tries to bum rush Ape with a series of wild strikes but Ape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ape looks to land a left hand but Costa moved out of range nicely.
Costa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ape's head backwards.
Costa swings for the body but Ape moves out of range.
Ape is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costa.
Costa tries to counter with a clinch but Ape shakes him off and moves away.
Costa missing with a left hand there. Ape was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costa lands with a nice body punch.
Costa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Costa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ape circles away quickly and effectively.
Ape has managed to clinch.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Costa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costa connects with a body shot.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Ape ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Costa.
Ape bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Costa there.
Ape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Ape wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Costa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ape defends well and Costa ends up having to push Ape into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Costa closes the distance and pushes Ape back into the cage.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Costa wants to get back to striking at distance but Ape won't allow it.
Ape manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ape with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Costa.
Costa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Ape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Costa tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ape missing with knees to the body.
Costa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ape.
Ape scores with a shot to the side of Costa's head.
Costa breaks from the clinch.
Ape moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Costa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Costa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Costa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ape throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Costa blocks it with crossed arms.
Costa manages to break the clinch.
Costa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ape. Ape obviously looking to wear him down.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Costa thuds a left hand into Ape's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ape lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Costa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Costa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Costa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ape throws a jab when Costa was well out of range.
Costa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Ape throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Costa pushes Ape up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ape lands a nice knee to the body.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Ape.
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!
Costa slows down the pace here.
Ape lands with a right to the head.
Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ape misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Costa's efforts to push away.
Costa tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape just leaning against Costa, taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa blocking some punches.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ape obliges.
A short uppercut from Ape.
Costa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santiago Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Ape avoids the body shot from Costa.
Ape thows a leg kick but Costa checks it
and Costa counters with a two punch combo.
Costa throws a series of punches but Ape moves out of range.
Ape throwing a counter right hand but Costa manages to avoid it.
Ape scores with a body shot.
Santiago Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Ape.
Costa misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Ape misses its intended target.
A big right from Costa misses.
Ape with a hook.
Ape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ape throws a low kick but Costa avoids it.
Costa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ape takes a jab right on the kisser.
Costa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ape ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Ape walks into a jab.
Costa checks a leg kick.
Ape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
Costa closes the distance and clinches up with Ape, looking for a takedown. Costa pushes Ape against the cage but Ape circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ape throws a hook to the side of Costa's head but Costa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Costa.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Costa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Costa managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
A right hand to the body from Costa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Costa.
Costa working aggressively here.
Grey Ape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costa misses with a punch on the inside.
Costa managing to block the knees to the body from Ape.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ape prevents a body shot from Costa.
Costa lands a hook that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Costa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Costa.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Costa blocks it.
Ape misses with a knee to the head.
Ape misses with some punches.
Ape being controlled against the cage.
Costa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santiago Costa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Costa blocks with his arms.
Ape tries a body shot but Costa blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa scores with a shoulder strike.
Costa tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costa throws a lazy right hand but Ape sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ape pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Costa tries to counter with a clinch but Ape shakes him off and moves away.
Costa misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
Ape scores with a head kick.
Ape scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Costa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santiago Costa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Costa lands a hook that snaps the head of Ape backwards.
Costa avoiding damage as Ape throws knees to the body.
Ape tries to land knees in the clinch but Costa avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ape takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to work over Ape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape lands a shoulder strike.
Ape scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ape or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ape tries to work over Costa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santiago Costa.
Well Costa 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 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Santiago Costa!
Santiago Costa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Niska (ranked 1580 p4p, 1723 weight class) and Harley King (ranked 213 p4p, 238 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Niska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley King!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King cracks a nice hook into Niska's ribs.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niska manages to avoid it.
Jab by King.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Niska.
King swings for the body but Niska moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Niska - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Niska. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King throws a head kick but Niska moves out of range.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Niska counters with a stiff right hand.
Niska lands a head shot.
King misses with an uppercut. Niska saw that one coming.
Niska throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King throws a hook but Niska avoids it easily.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niska.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by King misses
and Niska counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Niska cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Niska connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
King throws a lazy right hand but Niska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niska closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Niska prevents King from standing back up.
Niska seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
King wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niska lands a head shot.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niska attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from King misses.
Niska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Niska counters with a nice kick to the body.
Niska avoids the body shot from King.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Niska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Juha Niska has been cut.
Niska has been working on his balance at IMMAC Training Facility™, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by King.
Niska with a nice calf kick.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niska.
King loads up on a big right hand but Niska slips the punch.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Niska misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Niska.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Niska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Niska just misses with a punch to the body.
Niska paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Niska scores with a decent looking hook.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Niska has time to react.
King misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Niska on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Niska is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Niska thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Niska counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Niska on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King looks winded!
King needs to keep his hands up - Niska had a free shot at his head there.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Niska does it's job there.
Harley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Niska ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Niska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Niska.
Niska blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Niska there.
Niska moves out of range as King strikes.
King takes one to the chin there.
Niska closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Niska getting side control.
King is rocked!
Niska is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Niska sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juha Niska's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Niska lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
King loads up on a big right hand but Niska slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Niska makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King misses the shot to the body.
Niska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King misses with a straight left.
Niska swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niska. Niska obviously looking to wear him down.
King lands a jab.
Niska connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King misses with a body punch
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses.
King throws a good cross that connects.
Niska jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Niska finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King misses with a hook
and Niska counters with a huge left! King is in big trouble! He's backing up but Niska isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save King from any more damage. A dominating finish by Niska!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Niska!
In his post fight interview, Juha Niska started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Harley King had this to say: 'I say F boring fights its kill or be killed '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Nurminen (ranked 326 p4p, 406 weight class) and Dragomir Savic (ranked 50 p4p, 66 weight class). Savic has chosen Good Day as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kebab Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Dragomir Savic!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savic's head backwards.
Savic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nurminen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Savic.
Savic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurminen throws a chopping leg kick but Savic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Savic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurminen.
Nurminen is looking to chop away at Savic's legs.
Savic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Savic throws a looping overhand right but Nurminen ducks down to avoid it.
Savic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurminen was well out of range. Poor timing from Savic.
Nurminen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nurminen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nurminen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurminen is looking to work some ground and pound but Savic has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurminen lands a couple of digs.
Nurminen throwing strikes from guard but Savic blocks nicely.
Savic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savic wants to get back to his feet but Nurminen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen throwing strikes but missing.
Nurminen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savic is controlling Nurminen's posture.
Savic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurminen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurminen throwing strikes from guard but Savic blocks nicely.
Nurminen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Savic content to stall in guard here.
Savic forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nurminen is pressing down on Savic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savic looking to pass the guard.
Savic tries to stand but Nurminen is controlling from the bottom.
Savic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurminen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savic is one step ahead there.
Nurminen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savic manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurminen.
Nurminen throws an elbow that misses. Savic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurminen's guard. Nice move by Savic!
Nurminen pulls Savic in close to his closed guard and prevents Savic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nurminen being controlled here, momentarily.
Nurminen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savic trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurminen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Nurminen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Savic stopping the sweep attempt from Nurminen.
Savic wants to pass the guard but Nurminen is keeping the position.
Savic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nurminen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen dominated that round.
That's time! Nurminen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Savic misses the target.
Nurminen lands with a nice body punch.
Nurminen looks for a takedown but Savic sprawls well.
Savic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurminen connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurminen misses the target.
Savic misses with a low kick.
Nurminen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savic swivels and escapes.
Nurminen misses with a hook. Savic ducked under it nicely.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen throws a lazy right hand but Savic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savic! But no joy.
Savic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the body
and Savic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nurminen's knee momentarily.
Nurminen moves away from the strike by Savic.
A jab lands there for Nurminen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Savic misses.
Savic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nurminen is out of range and Savic settles back down.
Nice shot by Savic.
Savic misses with a body shot.
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Savic as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savic throws a leg kick but Nurminen moved away.
Nurminen lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurminen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Nurminen.
Nurminen cracks Savic with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Savic misses the target.
A slow jab from Nurminen misses its intended target.
Savic throws out a counter right but Nurminen avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savic misses with a looping left.
Savic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nurminen.
Savic misses with a head kick.
Nurminen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nurminen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurminen lands with a straight right. Savic didn't see that one coming.
Nurminen fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurminen dives in and scores a takedown into Savic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen lands a couple of elbows.
Savic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nurminen cracks Savic with a solid left hand.
Savic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurminen is in close to Savic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savic seems keen to control Nurminen's posture.
Nurminen working some strikes from top position.
Nurminen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savic can do to turn this around?
Nurminen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurminen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurminen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurminen is looking to work some ground and pound but Savic has wrist control.
Nurminen stopping the sweep attempt from Savic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurminen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurminen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Savic has Nurminen pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurminen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurminen passes Savic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nurminen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Nurminen connects with a nice short shot to Savic's temple.
Savic is holding on to half guard well.
Savic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurminen.
Nurminen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savic wants to get back to full guard.
Nurminen misses with a head shot. Savic uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nurminen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Savic moves away from the strike by Nurminen.
A big right from Nurminen misses.
A jab lands there for Nurminen.
Nurminen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurminen throws a hook but Savic blocks it.
Savic throws a wild body kick that Nurminen sees coming a mile off.
Savic takes one on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Savic!
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen throws a poor cross that misses
and Savic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nurminen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savic throws out a powerful jab.
Nurminen misses with a looping right.
Nurminen backing away here, and Savic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic ducks right into an uppercut from Nurminen.
Dragomir Savic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurminen misses with a hook.
Savic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nurminen darts in looking for a takedown but Savic gets double underhooks and turns Nurminen into the cage.
Savic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Savic lands with a left to the head.
Nurminen is working Savic over against the cage.
Savic misses with a punch on the inside.
Nurminen prevents a body shot from Savic.
Savic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurminen blocks an uppercut.
Nurminen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Savic.
Nurminen wants to take the fight to the mat but Savic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Savic lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savic.
Savic lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savic.
Savic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kebab Nurminen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savic.
Dragomir Savic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen blocks a body shot from Savic.
Savic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nurminen prevents a body shot from Savic.
Savic tries to work over Nurminen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nurminen misses with the head strike.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Savic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savic working aggressively here.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Nurminen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurminen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nurminen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savic.
Savic tries a body shot but Nurminen blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurminen.
Nurminen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Savic after a bit of a struggle.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Nurminen blocks an uppercut.
Savic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savic gets through Nurminen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurminen's elbow.
Savic is leaning against Nurminen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savic stops a takedown attempt from Nurminen.
Savic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nurminen blocks a body shot from Savic.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Nurminen controls the action.
Savic stops a takedown attempt from Nurminen.
Savic can't find room to land a body shot as Nurminen controls the action.
Savic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nurminen blocks a body shot from Savic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragomir Savic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nurminen 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kebab Nurminen!
Kebab Nurminen very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igla Chlen (ranked 836 p4p, 401 weight class) and Hurricane Defoe (ranked 118 p4p, 54 weight class). Chlen comes to the cage accompanied by . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igla Chlen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hurricane Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe avoids the body shot from Chlen.
Chlen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chlen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
Chlen connects with the punch.
Chlen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chlen.
Chlen moves out of range of the leg kick from Defoe.
A little feinted left hand from Chlen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Defoe takes one on the button.
Chlen lands a lovely overhand right.
Chlen looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chlen.
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chlen throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Defoe! But no joy.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chlen.
A swing and a miss from Chlen.
Chlen checks a leg kick.
Chlen throws a sloppy body shot
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Chlen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chlen.
A telegraphed right hand from Chlen misses the target.
Chlen throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Chlen throws a leg kick but Defoe moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Defoe.
Chlen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chlen misses with a hook
and Defoe counters with a nice body shot.
Chlen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
A clash of legs there as Chlen blocks the low kick.
Chlen misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe throws a low kick, looking for Chlen's leg but Chlen calmly moves out of range.
Chlen checks a leg kick nicely.
Chlen connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Chlen misses.
A leg kick checked by Chlen.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Chlen misses.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe lands the left hand.
Chlen misses with a left hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe slips under a jab from Chlen.
A jab from Chlen misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlen blocks the leg kick.
Chlen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
Chlen scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chlen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Defoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A left lands for Defoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chlen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Chlen moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Chlen throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chlen in his tracks.
Chlen looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chlen's sensitive parts.
Igla Chlen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlen missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Chlen misses its intended target.
Chlen lands a jab.
Chlen avoids the body shot from Defoe.
An attempted straight right counter from Chlen misses the target.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Chlen's side.
Defoe feints and then cracks Chlen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chlen down.
Defoe with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Chlen misses.
Defoe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body punch from Chlen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chlen throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Chlen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Chlen blocks a low kick nicely.
Chlen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chlen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chlen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Defoe swings for the body but Chlen moves out of range.
Chlen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chlen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Defoe at a distance.
Chlen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe slips a straight right by Chlen.
Chlen looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chlen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chlen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chlen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hurricane Defoe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chlen throws a big shot that misses.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chlen is looking to chop away at Defoe's legs.
Chlen slips under a jab.
Chlen misses with a wild body shot.
Chlen throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlen.
Defoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chlen swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Chlen blocks the leg kick.
Defoe works the jab nicely.
Chlen misses with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe jabs Chlen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Defoe tries to move into range but Chlen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlen misses with a body shot.
That kick from Defoe tenderised Chlen's leg. Chlen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chlen misses with a straight left.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Defoe misses with a low kick.
Chlen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chlen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chlen throws an off balance right hand
and Defoe counters with a leg kick.
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chlen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Defoe thinking.
Chlen misses with a leg kick
and Defoe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chlen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chlen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chlen connects with a nice looking jab.
Defoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Chlen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defoe gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chlen drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe misses with a left hand
and Chlen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chlen throws a hook but Defoe blocks it.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chlen dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Chlen drops his hands momentarily and Defoe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Defoe slips a straight right by Chlen.
Chlen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chlen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe throws out a counter right but Chlen avoids it with no problem.
Defoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chlen avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Chlen throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chlen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Chlen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Chlen misses the target.
Chlen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Defoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlen's corner calls for a 1-2. Chlen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chlen lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
Chlen avoids a kick to the body.
Defoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chlen is out of range.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chlen circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chlen misses with a body shot
and Defoe counters with a leg kick.
Chlen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chlen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Chlen counters with a left to the body.
Chlen misses with a low kick.
Defoe takes a swing at Chlen's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Chlen.
The fighters circling - Chlen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chlen.
Chlen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chlen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Chlen blocks the low kick.
Defoe is looking to chop away at Chlen's legs.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Chlen missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Defoe 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.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Chlen moves out of range easily.
Chlen throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Chlen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chlen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Defoe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chlen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Chlen ducks down to avoid it.
Chlen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Igla Chlen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chlen moves away.
The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chlen doesn't seem phased though.
Defoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chlen misses with a straight left.
Defoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Defoe.
Chlen throws a body shot but no joy.
Defoe misses with a wild combination.
Chlen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chlen checks it well.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Chlen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe slips a jab from Chlen.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chlen scores with a body shot.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chlen misses with a hook
and Defoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Chlen coming out on top.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Chlen.
Chlen cracks Defoe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Defoe throws a chopping leg kick but Chlen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chlen scores with a nice right hand.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlen.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chlen with a hook.
Chlen slips a straight right by Defoe.
A shot to the body from Defoe misses
and Chlen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chlen lands a really nice looking cross but Defoe seems unphased.
Chlen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chlen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Defoe is predictable there
and Chlen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chlen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Chlen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chlen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice cross by Defoe.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hurricane Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe walks into a straight right hand from Chlen.
Chlen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chlen misses with a straight right.
Defoe tries a low kick but Chlen avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chlen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chlen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Defoe scores with a nice head shot.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Chlen.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chlen.
Defoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chlen's head.
Chlen lands with a cross.
Chlen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Chlen.
Defoe swings for the body but Chlen moves out of range.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chlen misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Defoe.
Chlen throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chlen throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Chlen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Defoe with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Defoe misses.
Chlen misses with a straight right.
Defoe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Defoe misses with a right hand
and Chlen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe throws out a leg kick but Chlen moves out of range and Defoe only half commits.
Chlen scoring well with a low kick there.
Chlen avoids a kick to the body.
Chlen scores with a leg kick.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlen throws out the jab.
Defoe throws out a counter right but Chlen avoids it with no problem.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Chlen throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Igla Chlen.
I think Chlen 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Igla Chlen!
An out of breath Igla Chlen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 344 p4p, 319 weight class) and Lamont Banner (ranked 51 p4p, 45 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Banner wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Banner lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Banner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
We've been informed that Banner 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.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Banner .
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Banner .
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks Banner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit rushes Banner and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Banner is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Banner checks it.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banner looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Banner takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Banner misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Banner . Those never looked like landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Banner .
Banner throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
A cross from Banner lands.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
No joy there for Banner , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Banner manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner scores with a jab.
Banner lands a jab.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops Banner in his tracks momentarily.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner blocks a leg kick.
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Banner .
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Banner misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Banner scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner scores with a nice strike.
Banner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
Banner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banner misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Banner finds it's target.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Banner avoids it.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Banner checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Banner misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Banner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Banner saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner misses with a hook.
Good work by Banner as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Banner moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Banner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Banner gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Sitsongrit works on Banner 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Banner has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit cracks Banner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner staying out of range there.
A nice combination there by Banner .
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banner connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Banner misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banner doesn't seem phased though.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Lamont Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Banner .
Banner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banner checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banner has time to react.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Banner moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner ! But no joy.
Banner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banner .
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Banner moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Banner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banner . Banner obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Banner is rocked!
A big right from Banner misses.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Banner .
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.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Banner .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Banner throws a counter combo.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner lands a two punch combo.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Banner .
Banner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Banner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banner lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Banner .
Sitsongrit lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner 's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banner .
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand that sends Banner tumbling to the canvas! Can Sitsongrit finish him? He dives into Banner 's guard looking to do just that!
Banner is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sitsongrit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner won't allow Sitsongrit to pass to mount.
Sitsongrit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to hold on to Sitsongrit's head to control him but Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit passes to side control.
Sitsongrit slows the pace down.
Banner wants to control but Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit is staying tight to Banner 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Banner tries to buck Sitsongrit off but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
The referee asks Sitsongrit politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sitsongrit prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit happy to just control the position for now.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yago Nascimento (ranked 64 p4p, 156 weight class) and Hiro Manowaru (ranked 3 p4p, 6 weight class). Nascimento comes to the cage accompanied by Aggressive War Epic Music Collection!. Manowaru is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lay Down. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yago Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nascimento fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manowaru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manowaru misses with a hook
and Nascimento counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manowaru throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nascimento counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nascimento 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.
Manowaru throws a shot to the body.
Nascimento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with a low kick.
Nascimento tried to counter with a leg kick but Manowaru avoided it.
Jab by Manowaru.
Nascimento throws a good cross that connects.
Manowaru throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Nascimento misses the target.
Manowaru lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nascimento misses with a straight left.
Nascimento throws a jab when Manowaru was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manowaru misses the shot to the body.
Nascimento avoids the body shot from Manowaru.
Manowaru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nascimento takes a step back to recover.
Manowaru misses the shot to the body.
Manowaru connects with a leg kick.
Nascimento uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Nascimento appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manowaru swings for the body but Nascimento moves out of range.
Manowaru misses with a straight left.
Manowaru cracks Nascimento with a good jab.
Nascimento swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manowaru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nascimento uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manowaru misses the body punch
and Manowaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru throws a looping overhand right but Nascimento ducks down to avoid it.
Nascimento is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manowaru.
Manowaru lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hiro Manowaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nascimento looks to score with a jab to the body but Manowaru is just out of range.
Nascimento with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manowaru jabs Nascimento right on the nose. Nascimento blinks but takes it well.
Nascimento takes a swing at Manowaru's ribcage but misses.
Manowaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manowaru misses with a head kick.
Manowaru works the jab nicely.
Manowaru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Manowaru misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Nascimento on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manowaru misses with a hook
enabling Nascimento to counter with a crisp jab.
Manowaru fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nascimento looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nascimento moves out of range as Manowaru strikes.
A big left from Nascimento misses.
Manowaru feints a counter leg kick.
Manowaru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Manowaru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nascimento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manowaru.
Manowaru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nascimento.
Manowaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nascimento moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manowaru darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nascimento throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manowaru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manowaru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nascimento was well out of range. Poor timing from Manowaru.
Nascimento gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manowaru.
Manowaru throws a head kick but Nascimento moves out of range.
Manowaru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nascimento moves out of range as Manowaru strikes.
Nascimento moves out of range as Manowaru strikes.
Manowaru looks to throw a body kick
and Nascimento counters with a body kick.
Manowaru sizes up Nascimento with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Manowaru dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nascimento avoids a kick to the body.
Nascimento checks a low kick from Manowaru.
A good leg kick by Manowaru.
Nascimento moves out of range of the strikes.
Manowaru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nascimento's sensitive parts.
Manowaru misses with a wild body shot.
Nascimento was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nascimento slips a jab from Manowaru.
Nascimento checks a leg kick nicely.
Manowaru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been informed that Manowaru has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Manowaru fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nascimento on the side of the head.
Manowaru lands a jab to Nascimento's midsection.
Manowaru defending well as Nascimento loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manowaru lands with a nice body punch.
Nascimento checks the leg kick.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut
and Manowaru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nascimento takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manowaru takes one on the button.
Manowaru scores with a jab.
Manowaru bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nascimento's head backwards.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nascimento might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Manowaru cracks Nascimento with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Manowaru cracks Nascimento with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Manowaru lands.
Nascimento on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manowaru. Manowaru obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Manowaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nascimento.
Nascimento is looking to counter with head kicks.
A leg kick checked by Nascimento.
Nascimento steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
A slow jab from Manowaru misses its intended target.
Manowaru misses with a head kick.
Nascimento throws a jab but it's blocked by Manowaru.
Nascimento fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nascimento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manowaru slips under a jab.
Manowaru throws a leg kick
and Nascimento connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manowaru works Nascimento's body with a nice hook.
Nascimento throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru connects with a body shot that sends Nascimento's belly button to the back.
Manowaru lands a leg kick that knocks Nascimento off balance momentarily.
Nascimento takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manowaru works Nascimento's body with a nice hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Manowaru - that will leave a mark!
Nascimento throws a body shot but no joy.
Manowaru throws the kick towards the body but Nascimento avoids it.
Nascimento is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nascimento throws a low kick but it's checked well by Manowaru.
Nascimento moves out of range as Manowaru throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Nascimento on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nascimento just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good work by Manowaru as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nascimento. Manowaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manowaru misses with a straight left.
Nascimento takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Manowaru misses.
Manowaru scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manowaru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nascimento avoids the head kick by Manowaru.
Nascimento misses with a straight left.
Nascimento staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Manowaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Manowaru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nascimento has time to react.
Manowaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nascimento.
A little feinted left hand from Nascimento on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manowaru.
Nascimento takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nascimento takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Manowaru.
Manowaru throws a wild body kick that Nascimento sees coming a mile off.
Manowaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nascimento appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento throws a head kick that misses.
Manowaru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nascimento. That did some damage!
Manowaru lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Nascimento.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manowaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manowaru throws out a powerful jab.
Manowaru ducks under a wild hook from Nascimento.
Manowaru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nascimento.
Manowaru takes a swing at Nascimento's ribcage but misses.
Manowaru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manowaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manowaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nascimento.
Nascimento missing with a left hand there. Manowaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manowaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru misses with a body kick.
Nascimento swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nascimento moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Nascimento wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manowaru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nascimento throws an off balance right hand
and Manowaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manowaru staying out of range there.
Manowaru lands a really nice looking cross but Nascimento seems unphased.
Manowaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manowaru missing with a left hand there. Nascimento was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nascimento throwing a counter right hand but Manowaru manages to avoid it.
Manowaru defending well as Nascimento loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Manowaru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Nascimento misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nascimento misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento misses with a body kick.
A jab from Nascimento finds it's way through Manowaru's defenses.
The crowd cheers as Nascimento lands an impressive looking overhand right. Manowaru doesn't seem phased though.
Nascimento jabs at Manowaru's body.
Manowaru throws a sloppy head kick and Nascimento moves out of range easily.
Hiro Manowaru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nascimento jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manowaru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manowaru lands a jab.
Manowaru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nascimento stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manowaru throws a solid leg kick but Nascimento takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manowaru.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manowaru cracks Nascimento with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manowaru tries to land a front kick but Nascimento steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Manowaru misses the jab.
Nascimento will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nascimento has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nascimento there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Manowaru counters with a straight right hand.
Manowaru misses with a body punch
and Manowaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Hiro Manowaru has been cut.
Manowaru jabs Nascimento right on the nose. Nascimento blinks but takes it well.
Yago Nascimento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nascimento lands a big right hand that sends Manowaru crashing to the mat! Nascimento stays standing though and waves Manowaru back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Manowaru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manowaru 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Manowaru!
A very excited looking Hiro Manowaru made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 5 p4p, 148 weight class) and Marcelo Costa De Andrade (ranked 2 p4p, 22 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
De Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but De Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks De Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Andrade down.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. De Andrade ducked under it nicely.
De Andrade is looking for the big counter here.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Andrade doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and De Andrade counters with a two punch combo.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but De Andrade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
De Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. De Andrade ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and De Andrade releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
letting De Andrade counter with a right hand.
De Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Andrade tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
De Andrade misses with the head strike.
De Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
De Andrade wants to break free but Sitsongrit has control.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
De Andrade breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from De Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Andrade avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick.
De Andrade 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.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Andrade counters with a body kick.
De Andrade moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
De Andrade throws a fast counter high kick but Sitsongrit manages to duck under it in time.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Andrade blocks a jab.
De Andrade is looking for the big counter here.
De Andrade tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but De Andrade moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade scores with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
De Andrade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Andrade doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Andrade takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from De Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
De Andrade is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit cracks De Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a big head kick but Sitsongrit shrugs it off.
De Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
De Andrade is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Andrade moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Andrade throws a fast counter high kick but Sitsongrit manages to duck under it in time.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
De Andrade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Andrade checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
De Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but De Andrade saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
De Andrade throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses De Andrade's front leg but catches the back leg as De Andrade tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit jabs at De Andrade's body.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but De Andrade seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit cracks De Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Andrade is out of range.
De Andrade throws a fast counter high kick but Sitsongrit manages to duck under it in time.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and De Andrade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Andrade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
De Andrade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
De Andrade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Andrade can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andrade moves away.
As Sitsongrit backs off De Andrade throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as De Andrade blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit clobbers De Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and De Andrade counters with a head kick.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Andrade staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Andrade at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade throws a fast counter high kick but Sitsongrit manages to duck under it in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDe Andrade.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit pushes De Andrade up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sitsongrit works on De Andrade's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
De Andrade tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
De Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Andrade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Andrade needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch lands to the side of De Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Andrade lands a big head kick that sends Sitsongrit tumbling to the mat! De Andrade takes a step backwards and waves Sitsongrit back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Sitsongrit is rocked!
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. De Andrade shakes it off.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by De Andrade.
Sitsongrit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDe Andrade.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
De Andrade throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
De Andrade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
De Andrade unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but De Andrade moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but De Andrade avoids it easily.
De Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Andrade blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
De Andrade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
De Andrade throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
De Andrade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit jabs De Andrade right on the nose. De Andrade blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit 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 cracks De Andrade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Andrade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
De Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Andrade! But no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but De Andrade moves out of range.
De Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
De Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but De Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
De Andrade unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
De Andrade slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
De Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised De Andrade's leg. De Andrade is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and De Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but De Andrade saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from De Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
De Andrade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and De Andrade settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
De Andrade slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but De Andrade blocks it.
De Andrade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Andrade is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from De Andrade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
As Sitsongrit backs off De Andrade throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
De Andrade checks a leg kick.
De Andrade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Andrade takes a step back to recover.
Jab, jab by De Andrade - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Andrade throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
De Andrade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Andrade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through De Andrade's defenses.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like De Andrade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
De Andrade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
De Andrade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Andrade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
letting De Andrade counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Andrade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
De Andrade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and De Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Andrade manages to avoid it.
De Andrade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. De Andrade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but De Andrade avoids it.
Sitsongrit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDe Andrade.
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit had his way with Marcelo Costa De Andrade in that round.
The cut man is working on Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit's cut.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDe Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
De Andrade is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Andrade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Andrade on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Andrade takes one to the chin there.
De Andrade moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Andrade! But no joy.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but De Andrade avoids it easily.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches De Andrade right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. De Andrade should have avoided that one.
De Andrade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Andrade is looking for the big counter here.
Sitsongrit jabs at De Andrade's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from De Andrade misses.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit tests De Andrade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDe Andrade.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and De Andrade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Andrades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Andrade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
De Andrade checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Andrade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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