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GAMMA#965 Simon v Sitsongrit PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Grayson (ranked 2060 p4p, 1383 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 276 p4p, 195 weight class). Laranja has chosen Sepultura - The Hunt 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laranja.
Laranja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grayson works the jab nicely.
Laranja lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grayson at a distance.
Laranja checks a leg kick.
Grayson scores with a nice head shot.
Grayson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A countering left hand to the body from Laranja misses.
Grayson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grayson.
Grayson avoids a kick to the body.
Grayson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Grayson misses
and Laranja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laranja.
A little feinted left hand from Grayson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jason Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Laranja.
Grayson throws a quick counter head kick but Laranja was just out of range.
Grayson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grayson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Grayson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson throws out a leg kick but Laranja moves out of range and Grayson only half commits.
Grayson avoids the body shot from Laranja.
Grayson with the inside leg kick.
Grayson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grayson closes the distance and clinches.
Laranja blocks the elbow strike.
Grayson blocks a body shot from Laranja.
Laranja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laranja blocks an elbow strike.
Grayson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grayson lands an elbow inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Laranja.
Laranja blocks the elbow strike.
Grayson blocks a body shot from Laranja.
Laranja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laranja throws a head punch that misses.
Laranja misses with a punch on the inside.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Laranja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson blocks an uppercut.
Laranja digs a right hand into Grayson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grayson's gas tank.
Laranja blocks an elbow strike.
Laranja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grayson or not.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laranja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graysons head.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
Grayson blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Laranja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grayson backwards.
Laranja blocks an elbow strike from Grayson.
Laranja dodges an elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Laranja dodges an elbow strike from Grayson.
Laranja avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
Laranja lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laranja.
Laranja tries to throw a body punch but Grayson avoids it by throwing Laranja back against the cage.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Laranja struggles to land a body shot inside as Grayson controls his hands.
Laranja avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson misses with an elbow over the top.
Laranja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Laranja has a couple of punches blocked by Grayson.
Grayson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laranja blocks an elbow strike.
Laranja avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson.
Grayson taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Laranja.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Laranja's brow.
Grayson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Laranja.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laranja is leaning against Grayson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laranja lands a hook that snaps the head of Grayson backwards.
Grayson breaks from the clinch.
Grayson tries a low kick but Laranja avoids it.
Grayson moves away from the strike by Laranja.
Grayson is looking to score with low kicks.
Laranja cracks a nice hook into Grayson's ribs.
Grayson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Grayson's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Laranja moves out of range of the strikes.
Grayson checks the leg kick.
It appears Grayson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Grayson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Laranja.
Grayson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laranja.
Laranja moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Grayson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Renato Laranja will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laranja blocks a head kick by Grayson.
Grayson wants to land a leg kick but Laranja is out of range.
Grayson throws a right hand that misses
and Laranja counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick from Grayson lands but Laranja takes it in his stride.
Laranja cracks a nice hook into Grayson's ribs.
Grayson with a nice calf kick.
Renato Laranja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grayson wants to clinch up but Laranja keeps it at a distance.
Grayson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laranja scores with a sloppy right hand. Grayson should have avoided that one.
Laranja misses with a lunging right hand
and Grayson counters with a straight right hand.
Grayson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grayson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grayson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laranja blocks the elbow strike.
Jason Grayson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Laranja tries to work over Grayson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laranja avoids a wild elbow strike from Grayson.
Grayson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grayson's elbow.
Laranja avoids the elbow strike from Grayson, against the cage.
Laranja stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grayson misses with an elbow strike.
Laranja misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laranja.
Grayson stalling in the clinch.
Laranja has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grayson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Laranja can turn it around.
Laranja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laranja takes an elbow to the temple.
Grayson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laranja as Grayson tries to tie him up.
Laranja misses with the head strike.
Grayson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Laranja lands a left hand.
Grayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grayson throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja avoids the elbow strike from Grayson, against the cage.
Laranja throws a head punch that misses.
Laranja tries a body shot but Grayson blocks it.
Laranja struggles to land a body shot inside as Grayson controls his hands.
Grayson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laranja is leaning against Grayson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laranja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grayson's elbow.
Laranja working aggressively here.
Laranja struggles to land a body shot inside as Grayson controls his hands.
Grayson lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Laranja on the inside.
Laranja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Laranja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grayson.
Grayson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grayson is looking to control Laranja's arms but Laranja gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grayson has his back to the cage.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Laranja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laranja tries to throw a body punch but Grayson avoids it by throwing Laranja back against the cage.
Grayson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Laranja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laranja tries to throw a body punch but Grayson avoids it by throwing Laranja back against the cage.
Laranja tries to throw a body punch but Grayson avoids it by throwing Laranja back against the cage.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Laranja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Laranja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grayson pushes off an throws an elbow but Laranja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Laranja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laranja misses with the head strike.
Laranja tries a body shot but Grayson blocks it.
Laranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laranja tries to throw a body punch but Grayson avoids it by throwing Laranja back against the cage.
Laranja avoids the elbow strike from Grayson, against the cage.
Laranja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laranja pushes Grayson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranja swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laranja lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laranja lands a nice uppercut.
Grayson blocks a body shot from Laranja.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laranja lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laranja.
Laranja lands a nice uppercut.
Laranja lands a nice uppercut.
Laranja blocks the elbow strike.
Laranja scores with a shoulder strike.
Grayson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laranja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laranja lands a nice uppercut.
Grayson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Laranja swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grayson lands a nice elbow.
Grayson throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Renato Laranja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Laranja throws a body punch but Grayson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Laranja misses its intended target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Laranja.
Laranja misses with a straight right.
Laranja smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grayson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grayson lands a nice shot that snaps Laranja's head back.
The crowd cheers as Laranja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grayson doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick from Laranja misses.
Laranja misses with a left hand
and Grayson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Laranja swats away the attempt to clinch by Grayson.
A cross from Laranja lands.
Laranja tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Laranja.
Laranja looks for the body kick but Grayson saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Laranja misses.
Grayson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grayson is looking to clinch.
Laranja looks to land a combination. Grayson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grayson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Laranja.
Laranja walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grayson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laranja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laranja is looking to score with low kicks.
Laranja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grayson.
Grayson moves out of range of the strikes.
Laranja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grayson was well out of range. Poor timing from Laranja.
Grayson tests Laranja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grayson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laranja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laranja pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grayson throws a lazy head kick
and Laranja counters with a good low kick that Grayson was not able to check.
Laranja throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grayson.
Laranja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grayson's head.
Grayson pushes Laranja up against the cage in a clinch.
Laranja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laranja can't find room to land a body shot as Grayson controls the action.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laranja takes an elbow to the temple.
Grayson taking a breather.
Laranja has a couple of punches blocked by Grayson.
Grayson misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Laranja lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grayson.
Grayson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Laranja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranja blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Laranja fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laranja.
Laranja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grayson blocking some punches.
Grayson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Laranja fails to land.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson lands a nice elbow.
Laranja blocks an elbow strike.
Grayson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grayson tries to stall but Laranja uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grayson blocking some punches.
Laranja swings wildly with an uppercut but Grayson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grayson blocks a body shot from Laranja.
Laranja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laranja.
Jason Grayson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grayson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laranja.
As Laranja backs away, Grayson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Laranja throws a leg kick that misses.
Grayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laranja.
Grayson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Laranja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grayson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laranja, pushing him back against the cage.
Laranja throws a head punch that misses.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Grayson throws an elbow but misses.
Laranja scores with a shoulder strike.
Laranja letting Grayson take a breather here.
Laranja scores with a shot to the side of Grayson's head.
Laranja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laranja blocks an elbow strike from Grayson.
Laranja lands a right hand.
Laranja blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grayson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Laranja's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Laranja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Laranja 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Laranja!
In his post fight interview, Renato Laranja started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Morales (ranked 1530 p4p, 876 weight class) and Wally Kruschev (ranked 218 p4p, 122 weight class). Kruschev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
Kruschev misses with a right hand
and Morales counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morales.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruschev throws a nice head kick!
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Morales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morales tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morales doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been informed that Kruschev 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.
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morales is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morales wants to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Morales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
Morales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruschev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruschev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morales tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Morales is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
Kruschev pushes Morales away with a front kick.
Nice shot by Morales.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Morales misses the target.
Hector Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruschev circles away.
Morales moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Morales avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Morales misses the target.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Morales tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morales moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Morales moves into the clinch.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morales.
Morales is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Morales lands with a light punch inside.
Kruschev jumps guard but Morales turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Morales rushes Kruschev and presses him up against the cage.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Morales.
Kruschev lands with a right to the head.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Kruschev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morales lands a shot to the body.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Kruschev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Kruschev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Morales.
A short right from Kruschev.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Morales avoids the elbow strike from Kruschev, against the cage.
Morales throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morales lands with a right to the head.
Morales looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morales blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Morales is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Morales tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Morales takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good leg kick by Kruschev.
Morales wants to clinch but Kruschev slips to the side
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Morales moves in looking to clinch but Kruschev pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Kruschev there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Kruschev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Morales slips under a jab from Kruschev.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruschev.
Morales closes the distance but Kruschev moves to the side
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev misses with a two punch combination.
Morales rushes Kruschev and presses him up against the cage.
Morales pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruschev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
Kruschev tries to pull guard but Morales won't allow it.
Kruschev takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales tries to work over Kruschev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
Morales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Morales clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's time! Morales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morales tries to clinch there but Kruschev circles away.
Morales tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hector Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruschev 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.
Morales tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Kruschev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morales keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
Morales closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a two punch combo.
Morales wants to clinch up but Kruschev keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kruschev 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 Morales has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morales and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruschev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morales is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev sizes up Morales with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morales.
Kruschev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Morales is out of range.
Kruschev tries to land a leg kick but Morales saw it coming and moves away.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Morales tries to counter by clinching up but Kruschev breaks away and moves out of range.
Morales closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morales tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
Morales is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales throws a big shot that misses.
Morales closes the distance and pushes Kruschev back into the cage.
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!
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruschev is trying to break the clinch but Morales is controlling him.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruschev jumps into guard, dragging Morales to the mat.
Morales's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kruschev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morales seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kruschev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morales sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morales throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschev keeping full guard, as Morales tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Kruschev motions for Morales to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morales chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kruschev can pounce on him.
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morales takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruschev.
Morales tries to clinch up but Kruschev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morales manages to avoid it.
Kruschev scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Morales stalks Kruschev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruschev's face. Kruschev staggers backwards, shaken.
Morales takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morales is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morales wants to clinch up but Kruschev keeps it at a distance.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruschev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A low kick lands for Kruschev.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kruschev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morales tries to clinch
and Kruschev counters with a body kick that stops Morales in his tracks momentarily.
Morales clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruschev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morales is trying to stall.
Morales stalling against the cage.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Kruschev is trying to pull guard but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruschev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morales walks away with a smile on his face. Kruschev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morales closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruschev tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kruschev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Morales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morales smiles and moves away.
Hector Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Kruschev.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kruschev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morales is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Morales tries to clinch but Kruschev moves away
enabling Kruschev to counter with a crisp jab.
Morales is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
Morales checks a leg kick.
Morales keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morales darts in trying to clinch
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
Morales lands the left hand.
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kruschev looks for the body kick but Morales saw that one coming.
Morales is looking for a counter combo.
Kruschev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev throws a shot to the body.
Morales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruschev! But no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morales lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Morales leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales lands with a short shot to the head.
Morales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruschev misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kruschev.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Morales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kruschev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Morales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morales tries to counter by clinching up but Kruschev breaks away and moves out of range.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Morales tries to clinch up.
Morales stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruschev.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruschev circles away.
Morales has closed the distance and engaged Kruschev in a clinch.
Kruschev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Kruschev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hector Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morales blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Morales is trying to stall.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales wants to stall.
Morales lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morales.
Morales presses Kruschev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Morales.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Kruschev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kruschev pulls guard successfully.
Kruschev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morales content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wally Kruschev.
I've got Kruschev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
During a confident post fight interview, Wally Kruschev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Connor (ranked 1151 p4p, 881 weight class) and Abraham Durden (ranked 165 p4p, 124 weight class). Connor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cherub Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Connor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Connor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Connor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Connor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durden scores with a leg kick.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Connor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Connor avoids the body shot from Durden.
A low kick lands for Durden.
Durden lands with a good body shot.
Durden lands a lovely overhand right.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Connor digs a good body shot into Durden's ribs.
Connor connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connor lands a nice shot that snaps Durden's head back.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden walks into a straight right hand from Connor.
Durden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Connor rather than just go for the knockout.
Durden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
Connor walks into a straight right hand from Durden.
Connor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durden's head.
 Durden is rocked!
Connor clinches up with Durden and pushes him back against the cage.
Durden is still on wobbly legs! Can Connor finish him?
Durden breaks the clinch.
Durden seems to have recovered his senses.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
BOOM! Connor lands a beautiful left hook that drops Durden. Durden tries to recover but Connor is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Durden lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Connor!
A victorious Greg Connor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 1442 p4p, 1077 weight class) and Kay Bone (ranked 65 p4p, 51 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kokkoro Kirin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kay Bone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kirin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bone can pounce on him.
Kirin throws a looping overhand right but Bone ducks down to avoid it.
Kirin throws a jab when Bone was well out of range.
Bone misses with a hook.
Bone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kirin on the side of the head.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Kirin misses with a straight right.
Bone throws a body punch but Kirin moves out of range.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kirin cracks Bone with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin works the jab nicely.
Bone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Bone.
Bone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kirin's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kirin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bone misses with a body kick.
Kirin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kirin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bone throws a sloppy head kick and Kirin moves out of range easily.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some wild striking there from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a double jab.
A low kick lands for Bone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kirin at a distance.
Bone misses the shot to the body.
Kirin throwing a counter right hand but Bone manages to avoid it.
Bone throws a lazy right hand but Kirin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bone defending well as Kirin loads up on a big left hand.
Bone misses the body punch
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirin loads up on a big right hand but Bone slips the punch.
Bone catches Kirin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick from Bone, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kirin counter with a right hand.
Kay Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirin.
Kirin looks to land a left hand but Bone moved out of range nicely.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bone works Kirin's body with a nice hook.
Bone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kirin avoids the body shot from Bone.
Bone moves out of range of the leg kick from Kirin.
Bone scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bone connects with a solid leg kick.
Bone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirin.
A little jabbing left from Bone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kirin staying out of range there.
Bone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Bone misses.
Kirin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bone.
Kirin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Bone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Bone connects with a right hand. Kirin shakes it off.
Bone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kirin throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kay Bone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good leg kick by Bone.
Kirin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bone looks to land a right hand but Kirin moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirin misses the target.
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirin misses with a looping right.
Bone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
As Bone looks to move away, Kirin throws a big counter combo but Bone just gets out of the way.
Bone throws a sloppy body shot
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bone just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin misses with a left hand
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone throws a body punch but Kirin moves out of range.
It looked like Kirin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bone.
Kirin misses with an uppercut
and Bone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kirin counters with a straight right hand.
Bone misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone looks to land a right hand but Kirin moved out of range.
Bone throws a poor cross that misses
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Bone.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kirin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bone scores with a head kick. Kirin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kirin throws a right hand that misses
and Bone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kirin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Bone throws a low kick but Kirin avoids it.
Kirin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kirin throws a good cross that connects.
Kirin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bone falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kirin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franck Kodjia (ranked 698 p4p, 1136 weight class) and Ben Simmons (ranked 31 p4p, 55 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franck Kodjia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Simmons!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kodjia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kodjia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simmons can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Kodjia.
Kodjia thuds a left hand into Simmons's body.
Simmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kodjia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simmons momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kodjia needs to keep his hands up - Simmons had a free shot at his head there.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Kodjia ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Simmons misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kodjia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Kodjia misses.
Simmons throws a leg kick but Kodjia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kodjia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kodjia misses with a lunging right hand
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Kodjia's head.
Oooooh!!! Kodjia has knocked Simmons down with a huge combo! Kodjia steps away and waves a wobbly Simmons back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Ben Simmons has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kodjia throws a leg kick which misses Simmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Simmons tries to avoid it.
A jab from Simmons does it's job there.
Simmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kodjia's hands.
Kodjia misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kodjia checks a leg kick.
Simmons scores with a nice head shot.
Kodjia lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kodjia there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simmons.
Simmons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kodjia throws a head kick that misses
enabling Simmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Kodjia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simmons is looking to chop away at Kodjia's legs.
Simmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kodjia throws a nice looking combination but Simmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Simmons.
Good standup being displayed there by Simmons as he connects with a hook.
Kodjia jabs Simmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simmons is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kodjia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Simmons clobbers Kodjia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simmons throws a hook to the side of Kodjia's head but Kodjia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kodjia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simmons.
Kodjia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Simmons.
Simmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kodjia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Kodjia.
Kodjia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simmons to score with a decent uppercut.
Kodjia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simmons staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia defending well as Simmons loads up on a big left hand.
Kodjia lands a nice shot that snaps Simmons's head back.
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!
Simmons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Franck Kodjia has been cut.
Kodjia throws an overhand right that lands on Simmons's shoulder, as Simmons tries to avoid the shot.
Kodjia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kodjia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kodjia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kodjia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simmons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kodjia misses with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kodjia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Simmons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simmons avoids the body shot from Kodjia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Simmons dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Simmons lands with a good body shot.
Ben Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kodjia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simmons cracks a nice hook into Kodjia's ribs.
Kodjia misses with a hook. Simmons ducked under it nicely.
Kodjia 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.
Kodjia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simmons jabs at Kodjia's body.
Kodjia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simmons works Kodjia's body with a nice hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kodjia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons lands with a straight right. Kodjia didn't see that one coming.
Simmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simmons scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kodjia walks into a stiff left hand from Simmons.
Kodjia throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons avoids the body shot from Kodjia.
Kodjia throws a leg kick but Simmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Simmons. Beautiful body shot.
Simmons lands with an uppercut that bounces Kodjia off the cage and back into range.
Simmons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kodjia on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Kodjia misses.
Simmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 Kodjia is rocked!
Simmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kodjia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simmons drops Kodjia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kodjia looks back up at him and smiles so Simmons waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Kodjia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Simmons.
Simmons checks the leg kick.
Kodjia seems to have got his legs back now.
Kodjia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kodjia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simmons under the eye.
Kodjia misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Simmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Kodjia throws out a loose jab but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simmons lands a big uppercut and Kodjia crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kodjia looks OK. Simmons waves Kodjia back to his feet!
Simmons throws an overhand right that drops Kodjia like a sack of potatoes! Simmons dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Simmons!
In his post fight interview, Ben Simmons started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Franck Kodjia was interviewed post fight and said 'Kill or be killed!!!! Win or lose so F boring fights '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Raffington (ranked 222 p4p, 589 weight class) and Gotan Wasselach (ranked 39 p4p, 88 weight class). Raffington's entrance music is Logan Lucky. A fine choice. Wasselach has chosen Time Is On My Side by Maze as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Raffington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasselach throws a body kick that misses.
Raffington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wasselach manages to circle out of the way.
Raffington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raffington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raffington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wasselach.
Wasselach swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
We've been informed that Wasselach 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.
Wasselach throws the left hand but Raffington avoids the punch easily.
Wasselach sizes up Raffington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wasselach throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wasselach throws a body punch but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington avoids a kick to the body.
Raffington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Wasselach.
Wasselach misses with a hook. Raffington ducked under it nicely.
Raffington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gotan Wasselach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wasselach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wasselach throws a sloppy body shot
and Raffington finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wasselach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raffington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasselach throws out the jab.
Wasselach throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Raffington counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffington looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasselach is just out of range.
Wasselach throws a lazy right hand but Raffington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wasselach looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raffington slips under a jab from Wasselach.
Wasselach misses with a left hand
and Wasselach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Raffington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Wasselach coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Raffington.
Raffington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raffington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raffington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wasselach to score with a decent uppercut.
Raffington staying out of range there.
Wasselach goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wasselach loads up on a big right hand but Raffington slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wasselach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wasselach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach misses with an uppercut. Raffington saw that one coming.
Raffington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wasselach misses with a left hand
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
Wasselach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Raffington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wasselach connects with a right hand. Raffington shakes it off.
Raffington avoids the head kick by Wasselach.
Raffington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wasselach misses with a looping right.
Raffington ducks under a wild hook from Wasselach.
Wasselach lands with a kick to the ribs.
Raffington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wasselach.
Wasselach throws a poor cross that misses
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wasselach looks to throw a body kick
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raffington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raffington is looking to slow Wasselach down with leg kicks.
Wasselach lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach takes one to the chin there.
That has opened up Gotan Wasselach's cut even more.
Wasselach lands a head kick!
Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raffington.
Wasselach throws a shot from downtown. Raffington moves away and avoids it.
Wasselach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wasselach misses with a looping right.
Wasselach goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wasselach throws a lazy uppercut
and Raffington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wasselach looks winded!
Wasselach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raffington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raffington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Raffington.
Raffington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wasselach swings for the body but Raffington moves out of range.
Raffington is looking to counter punch.
Wasselach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wasselach 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raffington.
Wasselach throws a jab but it's blocked by Raffington.
Wasselach misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wasselach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Raffington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wasselach throws a head kick but Raffington moves out of range.
Wasselach defending well as Raffington loads up on a big left hand.
Wasselach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raffington manages to avoid it.
Raffington lands a leg kick that knocks Wasselach off balance momentarily.
Wasselach misses with a kick to the body.
Raffington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Raffington defending well as Wasselach loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wasselach cracks Raffington with an open hand slap.
Wasselach throws a hook but Raffington blocks it.
Wasselach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wasselach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wasselach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gotan Wasselach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Raffington dips to his left and cracks Wasselach with an uppercut!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wasselach in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wasselach missing with a left hand there. Raffington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wasselach throws an off balance right hand
and Raffington counters with a stiff right hand.
Wasselach lands a jab to the nose.
Wasselach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotan Wasselach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wasselach misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Wasselach.
Wasselach misses the jab.
Wasselach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raffington misses with a looping right.
Raffington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raffington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raffington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wasselach.
The cut above Gotan Wasselach's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wasselach throws a sloppy head kick
and Raffington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wasselach is breathing heavily.
Wasselach takes one to the chin there.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasselach throws out the jab.
Raffington jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasselach throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington counters with a nice leg kick.
Raffington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wasselach throws the kick towards the body but Raffington avoids it.
Raffington appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raffington throws a wild body kick that Wasselach sees coming a mile off.
Raffington throws a right and a left that Wasselach avoids nicely.
Raffington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasselach throws out the jab.
Wasselach throws a right hand that misses
and Raffington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gotan Wasselach's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wasselach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gotan Wasselach's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Raffington!
A victorious Shane Raffington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Andrianakis (ranked 373 p4p, 257 weight class) and Aonghus Mormaer (ranked 56 p4p, 38 weight class). Andrianakis comes into the arena with The Andy Milonakis Theme Song blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aonghus Mormaer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianakis swings for the body but Mormaer moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws a hook but Mormaer avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Andrianakis.
Mormaer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrianakis.
Andrianakis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mormaer to score with a decent uppercut.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mormaer was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
A left lands for Andrianakis.
Mormaer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andrianakis moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrianakis.
Mormaer lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mormaer.
Andrianakis gets through Mormaer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mormaer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrianakis managing to block the knees to the body from Mormaer.
Mormaer lands a knee to the body.
Andrianakis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Andrianakis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormaer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mormaer lands an uppercut.
Mormaer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mormaer trying to land knees to the body.
Mormaer tries to pull guard but Andrianakis holds him up against the cage and eventually Mormaer drops back down to his feet.
Andrianakis lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Andrianakis on the inside.
Andrianakis tries to throw a body punch but Mormaer avoids it by throwing Andrianakis back against the cage.
Andrianakis lands an elbow that stopped Mormaer in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrianakis.
Mormaer scores a nice knee to the body.
Andrianakis lands an uppercut.
Mormaer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrianakiss head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianakis misses with a body punch.
Mormaer avoids a wild elbow strike from Andrianakis.
Knees to the body from Mormaer.
Mormaer missing with knees to the body.
Mormaer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mormaer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andrianakis is breathing heavily.
Mormaer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mormaer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mormaer.
Andrianakis managing to block the knees to the body from Mormaer.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as Mormaer controls the action.
Andrianakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mormaer blocks the elbow strike.
Mormaer lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrianakis is trying to break the clinch but Mormaer is controlling him.
Mormaer jumps guard but Andrianakis stands there with Mormaer around his waist. Mormaer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andrianakis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrianakis throws a looping overhand right but Mormaer ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianakis jabs at Mormaer's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Mormaer on the inside.
Mormaer blocking some punches.
Mormaer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andrianakis is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis tries to work over Mormaer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianakis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mormaer jumps guard but Andrianakis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Milo Andrianakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aonghus Mormaer.
Mormaer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrianakis backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mormaer.
Andrianakis throws an elbow but it misses.
Andrianakis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mormaer backwards.
Mormaer blocks an elbow strike from Andrianakis.
Mormaer missing with knees to the body.
Mormaer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Andrianakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianakis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Andrianakis as the two fighters clinch.
Mormaer missing with knees to the body.
Andrianakis can't find room to land a body shot as Mormaer controls the action.
Andrianakis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mormaer blocks a body shot from Andrianakis.
Mormaer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianakis misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Andrianakis.
Mormaer blocks a body shot from Andrianakis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis lands a shot to the body.
Andrianakis manages to break the clinch.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mormaer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrianakis digs a good body shot into Mormaer's ribs.
Andrianakis throws a series of punches but Mormaer moves out of range.
Mormaer flicks out a counter leg kick but Andrianakis steps away.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mormaer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mormaer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrianakis scores with a hook.
Mormaer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis misses the jab.
Mormaer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mormaer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Andrianakis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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 Milo Andrianakis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Andrianakis misses with a lunging right hand
and Mormaer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andrianakis throws a hook but Mormaer blocks it.
Andrianakis throws a looping overhand right but Mormaer ducks down to avoid it.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mormaer throws a chopping leg kick but Andrianakis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mormaer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mormaer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andrianakis. Andrianakis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mormaer moves in looking to clinch but Andrianakis pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target.
Good work by Andrianakis as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Andrianakis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormaer lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrianakis off the cage and back into range.
Mormaer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mormaer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andrianakis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andrianakis cracks a nice hook into Mormaer's ribs.
Mormaer throws a hook but Andrianakis blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrianakis misses with a left hand
and Mormaer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mormaer slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
Mormaer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrianakis.
Andrianakis jabs at Mormaer's body.
Mormaer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis closes the distance and clinches.
Mormaer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrianakis avoids it.
Mormaer is trying to pull guard but Andrianakis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mormaer blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mormaer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andrianakis tries to throw a body punch but Mormaer avoids it by throwing Andrianakis back against the cage.
Mormaer pulls Andrianakis into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer pulls Andrianakis in close to his closed guard and prevents Andrianakis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Our spies down at at The Infamous Duranto Gym inform us that Mormaer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mormaer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrianakis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andrianakis gets to his feet - Mormaer follows without any prompting.
Andrianakis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrianakis misses the jab.
Andrianakis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mormaer tries a head kick but it misses.
Mormaer closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrianakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mormaer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mormaer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mormaer is working an open guard so Andrianakis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianakis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mormaer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrianakis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mormaer scores with a hook.
Andrianakis connects with a looping right hand.
Andrianakis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mormaer dips to his left and cracks Andrianakis with an uppercut!
Mormaer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mormaer was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Mormaer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis throws a lazy uppercut
and Mormaer counters with a low kick, right behind Andrianakis 's knee.
Andrianakis has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianakis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianakis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andrianakis lands an elbow that stopped Mormaer in his tracks for a moment.
Andrianakis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mormaer has him pressed against the cage.
Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Mormaer misses.
Andrianakis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andrianakis ducks under a wild hook from Mormaer.
Nice shot lands for Mormaer.
Andrianakis throws a right hand that misses
and Mormaer counters with an inside leg kick.
Andrianakis lands the left hand.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot.
Mormaer rushes Andrianakis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aonghus Mormaer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Andrianakis forces Mormaer back against the cage and clinches.
Mormaer missing with knees to the body.
Andrianakis avoiding damage as Mormaer throws knees to the body.
Aonghus Mormaer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mormaer prevents a body shot from Andrianakis.
Mormaer manages to pull guard.
Mormaer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andrianakis wants to stand but Mormaer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mormaer trying to control the position.
Andrianakis stands and steps away. Mormaer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mormaer. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mormaer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mormaer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mormaer scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianakis has Mormaer up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrianakis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mormaer's elbow.
Mormaer pulls guard effortlessly.
Mormaer trying to control the position.
Mormaer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrianakis is aware though and is defending well.
Andrianakis preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mormaer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mormaer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrianakis wants to stand and escape but instead Mormaer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mormaer stands and throws Andrianakis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Andrianakis tries to escape but Mormaer is in control.
Andrianakis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andrianakis is not content to let Mormaer control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Andrianakis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andrianakis pushes Mormaer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mormaer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mormaer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andrianakis has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrianakis is wriggling around trying to escape but Mormaer has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Andrianakis taps out and Mormaer picks up the big win! Great work there by Mormaer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aonghus Mormaer!
Aonghus Mormaer 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.
In defeat, Milo Andrianakis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had sadness for breakfast'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Song Turillo (ranked 41 p4p, 144 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 8 p4p, 26 weight class). McGuire has chosen Jekyll And Hyde as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Turillo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Turillo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire tries to clinch but Turillo moves out of range.
McGuire tries to move into range but Turillo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
Turillo thinks about countering with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Turillo. Beautiful body shot.
Turillo lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
Turillo tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
Turillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Turillo.
Turillo moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire tries to work over Turillo's front leg with a kick but Turillo checks it.
Turillo walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
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 a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Turillo misses its target.
McGuire takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Turillo circles away.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Turillo is just out of range.
Turillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire 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.
Some wild striking there from Turillo.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turillo.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turillo tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turillo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Turillo's knee but Turillo avoids it well.
Turillo digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
McGuire throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
Turillo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turillo is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turillo, as that shot connected.
Turillo moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire 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.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Turillo misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Danga de danga de dang - McGuire scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Song Turillo has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turillo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turillo scores with a body shot.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire punishes Turillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Turillo lands a jab to the head.
Turillo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire walks into a jab.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turillo is out of range and McGuire settles back down.
Turillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Turillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Turillo blocks the body kick.
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Turillo moves away and avoids it.
Turillo slips a jab from McGuire.
Turillo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turillo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Turillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Turillo is avoiding it.
Turillo clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That has opened up Mike McGuire's cut even more.
A right-left combo lands from McGuire.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right-left combo lands from McGuire.
Turillo misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turillo scores with the left hand. McGuire knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Turillo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Turillo moved out of range.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Turillo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Turillo - just one landing.
The cut above Mike McGuire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Turillo throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
Turillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turillo.
Turillo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Turillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turillo.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Song Turillo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turillo. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Turillo is looking to counter punch.
McGuire misses the jab.
Turillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Turillo.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Turillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Turillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turillo blocks a jab.
McGuire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Turillo catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
Turillo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuire momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
Turillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turillo checks a leg kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Turillo's head but Turillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire rushes Turillo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turillo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turillo tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turillo avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Turillo controls the action.
Turillo misses with some punches.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo blocks an uppercut.
Turillo prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Turillo's ribcage. Turillo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Nice body punch from Turillo - that landed with a thud.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turillo is defending well for now.
Turillo tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turillo breaks from the clinch.
Turillo scoring well with a low kick there.
Turillo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Turillo misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Turillo throws a big counter combination but McGuire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire takes a swing at Turillo's ribcage but misses.
Turillo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Turillo thuds his shin into the meat of McGuire's side.
Turillo throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
Turillo scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turillo at a distance.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mike McGuire's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Turillo scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Turillo looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Turillo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGuire tries to clinch
and Turillo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
Turillo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Turillo.
Turillo lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo connects with a looping right hand.
Turillo digs a good hook to McGuire's body.
Turillo throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Turillo tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
Turillo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire walks into a jab.
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 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Song Turillo!
Our winner, Song Turillo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 14 p4p, 368 weight class) and Jewel Diaz (ranked 1 p4p, 42 weight class). Diaz has chosen Andre Nickatina, Drought Season as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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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 43 - 12 - 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 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jewel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit motions for Diaz to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.
Sitsongrit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Diaz throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Diaz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sitsongrit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sitsongrit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sitsongrit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
Diaz is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Diaz is nestled in close to Sitsongrit, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diaz prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
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 Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Diaz walks into a left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz takes one on the button.
Diaz shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Sitsongrit slams his shin into Diaz's torso.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Diaz pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Sitsongrit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz gets the takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Diaz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sitsongrit works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jewel Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz landing punches.
BOOM! Diaz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.
Diaz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard but Diaz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Diaz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Diaz crashes against the mat.
Diaz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sitsongrit is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Diaz working the head with strikes.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz is working Sitsongrit over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz working the strikes but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Diaz prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sitsongrit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Diaz.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diaz momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
Diaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sitsongrit explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Diaz throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diaz tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sitsongrit pushes Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit had his way with Jewel Diaz in that round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz is working for takedown but Sitsongrit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jewel Diaz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit letting Diaz take a breather here.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jewel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit cracks Diaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jewel Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'See me at the dispensary. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Simon (ranked 32 p4p, 52 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 6 p4p, 10 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Simon's ribcage but misses.
Simon 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.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Simon.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Simon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Simon connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Simon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitsongrit on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitsongrit's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Simon defends it.
Simon is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Simon 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.
Simon trying to control from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Simon!
Simon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
More stalling from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon is trying to control but can't.
Simon is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Simon 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.
Simon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simon looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Simon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simon, not yet.
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit cracks Simon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simon misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simon takes one to the side of the head.
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.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Simon dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Sitsongrit has his foot on Simon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simon works his way back into a safe position though.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sitsongrit's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the position.
Simon wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Simon postures up.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simon trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back.
Simon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon moves to take his opponent's back.
Sitsongrit is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simon looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Simon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit turns into Simon and is now in his guard.
Simon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simon, not yet.
Simon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit stays in close to Simon's body and controls the position.
Simon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon wants to sweep but no luck.
Simon is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
Simon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
Simon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simon's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Simon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Simon.
Simon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simon blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Simon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jay Simon 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.
Simon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simon lands a jab to the nose.
Simon misses with a wild body shot.
Simon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Simon or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Simon misses.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simon.
Simon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Simon passes into half guard.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simon is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon passes into half guard.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Simon keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Simon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simon passes Sitsongrit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Simon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon is standing up over Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit looks to escape but Simon dives into side control.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.
Simon is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Simon off him but Simon keeps the position.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simon off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Simon on that attempt.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Simon.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Simon seems unphased.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit cracks Simon with a good jab.
Simon sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simon tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Simon moves out of range.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simon is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Simon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Simon as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Simon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simon shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Simon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Simon. Simon gets slowly back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Simon right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Simon on that attempt.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Simon moves out of range.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit tests Simon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Simon looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Simon lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon lands with a cross.
Simon lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Simon. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Simon.
Simon dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Simon's head and hops out.
Simon tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Simon checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Simon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simon misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Simon cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Simon lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Simon shoots in but no luck this time.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Simon shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Simon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Simon working away.
Simon trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit holds on to Simon's head and controls the position momentarily.
Simon looking to control but instead Sitsongrit has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simon wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simon is working for a submission of some sort.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Simon.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simon.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Simon's front leg but catches the back leg as Simon tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Simon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simon down.
Simon walks into a left hand.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simon works the jab nicely.
Simon drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sitsongrit was covering up waiting for the punch and Simon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Simon is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Simon controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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