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TD 13: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Jr (ranked 3964 p4p, 4021 weight class) and Perov Yelisey (ranked 330 p4p, 334 weight class). Perov Yelisey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perov Yelisey!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yelisey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jr gets a double leg takedown into Yelisey's guard.
Jr trying to control but Yelisey is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yelisey working for a triangle but Jr defends it easily.
Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yelisey's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelisey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jr wants to pass the guard but Yelisey is keeping the position.
Jr distracts Yelisey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yelisey looking for a sweep. Not yet Yelisey, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr pushing down on Yelisey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yelisey gets full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yelisey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yelisey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yelisey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jr defends well.
Yelisey striking off his back but it's not causing Jr any problems.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Yelisey has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Yelisey is looking for a triangle but Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yelisey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Yelisey's legs - danger averted.
Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yelisey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yelisey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jr won't allow Yelisey to sweep him here.
Yelisey striking off his back but it's not causing Jr any problems.
Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yelisey is trying to keep Jr in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yelisey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jr wants to control from the top but Yelisey keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yelisey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Yelisey won't allow Jr to sweep him here.
Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yelisey defends it easily.
Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jr is breathing heavily.
Yelisey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jr controls Yelisey momentarily but Yelisey frees himself.
Jr keeping moving, preventing Yelisey from controlling successfully.
Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Yelisey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Yelisey there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Yelisey there.
Yelisey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yelisey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jr is trying to stand up here but Yelisey is controlling him well.
Yelisey wants to control but Jr is keeping him busy.
Yelisey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yelisey trying to control the action but Jr is working from the bottom.
Yelisey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yelisey lands with a punch from half guard.
 Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yelisey working over Jr with some ground and pound. Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yelisey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yelisey connects with a nice short shot to Jr's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Perov Yelisey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yelisey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jr prevents Yelisey from improving his position.
Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Yelisey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jr.
Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yelisey is looking for a sweep. Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yelisey is staying active underneath Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelisey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jr won't allow Yelisey to sweep him here.
Yelisey keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yelisey looking to control but Jr passes into half guard.
Yelisey wants to improve his position but Jr is controlling well.
Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yelisey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jr is working away from the top position though.
Yelisey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yelisey has his hands clasped together around Jr's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yelisey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yelisey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yelisey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yelisey working over Jr with some ground and pound. Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jr is looking to control Yelisey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jr avoid being mounted?
Yelisey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yelisey lands strikes from half guard.
Yelisey prevents Jr from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yelisey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jr's head.
Yelisey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yelisey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yelisey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yelisey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yelisey distracts Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jr is trying to keep Yelisey in close.
Yelisey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yelisey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yelisey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yelisey postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jr covers up, he's hurt! Yelisey keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Yelisey and the ref steps in to end the fight! Yelisey can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perov Yelisey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between CC Chai (ranked 2756 p4p, 5271 weight class) and Stella Fella (ranked 245 p4p, 371 weight class). CC Chai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, CC Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Stella Fella!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Fella should have avoided that one.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai fails to land the takedown.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fella ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fella.
Fella needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
CC Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fella throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fella ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fella is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai punishes Fella's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai gets a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fella can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chai moves into full mount! Fella won't be happy about that!
Chai works his way to his opponent's back.
Fella can't escape the position.
Chai struggling to keep hold of the position.
Chai is trying to stick to Fella's back but Fella is turning into Chai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fella.
Fella really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fella is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Chai has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fella is looking to defend but Chai has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fella! Chai pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fella taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). CC Chai!
CC Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braden Moore (ranked 3947 p4p, 2980 weight class) and Tommi Ritola (ranked 400 p4p, 310 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Braden Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Ritola!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ritola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Ritola avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Moore avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Ritola is controlling the position.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Moore gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moore stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Moore dives in and grabs Ritola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ritola pushes down on Moore's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritola gets caught napping as Moore dives in and scores a takedown. Ritola manages to retain guard.
Ritola looking to control.
Moore stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Moore shoots in for a double leg but Ritola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ritola defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braden Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moore is looking to clinch but Ritola is avoiding it.
Moore closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ritola's guard.
Ritola has his hands on Moore's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moore.
Ritola wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Moore is now in half guard.
Ritola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore throwing shots but Ritola is blocking nicely.
Moore stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tommi Ritola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritola lands a head kick. Moore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Braden Moore has been cut.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ritola swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
Moore shoots in looking for a takedown but Ritola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moore gets the takedown into side control.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritola keeps working.
Ritola tries to bench press Moore off him but Moore keeps the position.
Ritola can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moore throws an elbow but Ritola slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ritola is trying to control Moore's posture but Moore avoids it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braden Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Braden Moore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ritola connects with a leg kick.
Ritola connects with an inside leg kick.
Ritola connects with a jab.
Ritola gets caught napping as Moore dives in and scores a takedown. Ritola manages to retain guard.
Moore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ritola looking to control but Moore passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ritola wants to get back to full guard but Moore has mounted him!
Moore misses with a head shot.
Moore controlling his opponent.
Ritola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ritola has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Moore looking to ground and pound but Ritola is blocking nicely.
Ritola is looking to improve his position but Moore isn't that keen on the idea.
Ritola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moore content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore working for a guillotine from mount but Ritola is in no mood to give up.
Moore throws some wild stikes that Ritola manages to avoid easily.
Moore throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moore throws some wild stikes that Ritola manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore thowing shots but they're missing.
Moore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ritola wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Moore.
Moore controlling from mount.
Moore has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ritola for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braden Moore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Braden Moore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ritola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moore takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moore is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ritola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ritola fakes the leg kick and cracks Moore in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritola lands with a nice body kick.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ritola moves into the clinch.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braden Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ritola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ritola obliges.
Knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola lands a knee to the body.
Moore takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Ritola lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola lands a left hand.
Tommi Ritola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ritola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola lands a good knee to the midsection. Moore won't want to take too many of those.
Ritola landing knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Ritola landing knees to the body.
Ritola is trying to stall.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Moore avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ritola.
Ritola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola crunches a lovely knee into Moore's ribcage.
Ritola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ritola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Moore tries to pull guard but Ritola holds him up against the cage and eventually Moore drops back down to his feet.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Ritola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ritola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ritola obliges.
A short left from Ritola.
Ritola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tommi Ritola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Ritola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Ritola scores a nice knee to the body.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moore tries to pull guard but Ritola holds him up against the cage and eventually Moore drops back down to his feet.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ritola working Moore over with knees to the body.
Ritola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ritola crunches a lovely knee into Moore's ribcage.
Braden Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ritola obliges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Ritola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Tellurique (ranked 2022 p4p, 5891 weight class) and Paul Vandorne (ranked 267 p4p, 571 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Tellurique !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Vandorne!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tellurique looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vandorne looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vandorne shoots in but no luck this time.
Tellurique moves into the clinch.
Vandorne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tellurique makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vandorne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a knee to the head.
Tellurique lands a left hand.
Tellurique lands a body punch.
Tellurique lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vandorne takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've been informed that Vandorne 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellurique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tellurique lands with a right to the head.
Tellurique scores with a shoulder strike.
Tellurique lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tellurique digs a right hand into Vandorne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vandorne's gas tank.
Good body shot from Tellurique .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vandorne or not.
Tellurique lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vandorne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tellurique working Vandorne over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tellurique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tellurique stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vandorne takes a shot to the head.
Vandorne is looking to break free of the clinch but Tellurique has double underhooks.
Tellurique works on Vandorne's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Tellurique as the two fighters clinch.
Tellurique lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tellurique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tellurique throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellurique throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tellurique presses Vandorne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Tellurique .
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tellurique is stalling here.
Tellurique lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Tellurique - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands with a left to the head.
Tellurique lands a nice uppercut.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Tellurique .
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vandornes head.
 Vandorne is rocked!
Nice body punch from Tellurique - that landed with a thud.
Tellurique throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tellurique avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Tellurique .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique lands a hook that snaps the head of Vandorne backwards.
Tellurique lands a right hand.
Tellurique scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vandorne is still on wobbly legs! Can Tellurique finish him?
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vandornes head.
Tellurique pushes Vandorne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tellurique digs a right hand underneath Vandorne's ribcage. Vandorne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tellurique working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tellurique lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vandornes head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellurique lands a left hand.
Tellurique throws a big uppercut that drops Vandorne! More strikes from Tellurique and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vandorne lies dazed against the cage as Tellurique celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaston Tellurique !
Gaston Tellurique thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Patryk (ranked 2878 p4p, 2213 weight class) and Gigi Woerner (ranked 305 p4p, 235 weight class). Gigi Woerner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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256
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lukasz Patryk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gigi Woerner!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patryk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Woerner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Patryk takes a step back to recover.
Woerner lands a head shot.
Patryk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Patryk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Woerner scores with a sloppy right hand. Patryk should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Woerner.
Patryk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woerner rushes Patryk and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woerner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Patryk backwards.
Woerner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Woerner lands with a right to the head.
Woerner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patryk backwards.
Patryk is rocked!
Woerner has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Patryk - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Woerner, and another! Patryk is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Gigi Woerner!
Gigi Woerner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Lukasz Patryk had this to say: 'I will never give up! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iwin Alot (ranked 3188 p4p, 2083 weight class) and Michel Santos (ranked 277 p4p, 192 weight class). Alot kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Return of the mack. Santos has chosen DMX - Intro as his entrance music. Iwin Alot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iwin Alot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Alot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alot has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alot shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos goes for a double leg but Alot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alot continues to drive forward.
Iwin Alot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Santos.
Santos gets the takedown into side control.
Alot gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alot actively working from the bottom here.
Alot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alot wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alot makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alot.
Alot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos landing with the ground and pound.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Alot is retaining full guard.
Santos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Alot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alot is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Alot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos advances to half guard.
Santos trying to control the action but Alot is working from the bottom.
Santos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alot's thigh. Alot counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Santos lands a couple of digs.
Alot is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Alot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Santos has picked Alot up and slammed him! Alot can't keep hold of the triangle and Santos manages to pass to side control!
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alot keeps working.
Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alot haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alot is trying to control Santos's posture but Santos avoids it.
Santos cracks Alot with a big elbow.
Alot wants to control but Santos postures up.
Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alot tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Alot is trying to control Santos's posture but Santos avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alot is looking to reverse the position.
Santos slows the pace down.
Alot is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Alot can't do much from the bottom here.
Santos working the head and body with strikes.
Alot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos has control of an arm but Alot manages to advance to Santos's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Alot has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Santos sizes up Alot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alot throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Alot moves away from the strike by Santos.
Santos looking to score a takedown here. Alot is defending well but Santos drives through and ends up in Alot's guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Alot keeps moving.
Alot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alot keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alot is keeping the position for now.
Santos stays in close to Alot's body and controls the position.
Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos wants to control from the top but Alot keeps moving.
Alot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Santos pushing down on Alot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santos connects with a nice short shot to Alot's temple.
Alot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Santos is nestled in close to Alot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Alot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Santos is working for a kimura but Alot is defending it quite comfortably.
Alot tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Alot is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Michel Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alot holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Santos is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Alot is not content to let Santos control the position.
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.
Alot taking some punishment here, with Santos in his half guard.
Alot tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alot wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
Alot is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alot is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alot doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos scores with a sloppy right hand. Alot should have avoided that one.
Alot checks a low kick from Santos.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alot has time to react.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alot slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos shoots in but Alot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alot as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Alot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alot shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Alot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Alot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alot tries to improve position but can't.
Santos cracks Alot with a big elbow.
Santos has control of an arm but Alot manages to advance to Santos's 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!
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Alot gets his hands free.
Santos tries to escape the position.
Alot tries to keep control of the position but Santos is staying busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos fending off the submission attempt from Alot.
Alot is looking to control Santos but Santos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Alot gets his hands free.
Santos is in bad spot here.
Alot is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Alot has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Santos is in real trouble here. Alot gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Santos is tapping out! Alot wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iwin Alot!
Iwin Alot 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rylan Wheeler (ranked 1845 p4p, 2107 weight class) and Nakagome Kakuzo (ranked 248 p4p, 278 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
173
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22
180
9 - 5 - 0 |
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rylan Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakagome Kakuzo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuzo throws a head kick that misses
and Wheeler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuzo tries to clinch but Wheeler moves out of range.
Kakuzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wheeler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wheeler thuds a left hand into Kakuzo's body.
Kakuzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wheeler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kakuzo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kakuzo wants to clinch.
Wheeler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler throws a series of punches but Kakuzo avoids them all with ease.
Kakuzo throws a lazy head kick
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
Kakuzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wheeler is looking to counter punch.
Kakuzo with a hook.
Kakuzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kakuzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakuzo darts in trying to clinch
and Kakuzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wheeler moves away.
Kakuzo misses with an uppercut
and Wheeler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kakuzo is looking to clinch but Wheeler is avoiding it.
As Kakuzo looks to move away, Wheeler throws a big counter combo but Kakuzo just gets out of the way.
Kakuzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wheeler.
Kakuzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wheeler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kakuzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kakuzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wheeler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wheeler tries to avoid it but Kakuzo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wheeler to the ground. Wheeler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kakuzo misses with a straight left.
Kakuzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wheeler throws a big counter combination but Kakuzo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kakuzo misses with an uppercut
and Wheeler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Nakagome Kakuzo has been cut.
Wheeler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wheeler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wheeler works over Kakuzo's head and body with a nice combination.
Kakuzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kakuzo goes for a double leg but Wheeler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wheeler continues to drive forward.
Kakuzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wheeler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wheeler connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kakuzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakuzo forces Wheeler back against the cage and clinches.
Wheeler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Wheeler's head coaches at LA Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kakuzo shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rylan Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakagome Kakuzo.
Nice jab there from Wheeler.
Kakuzo tries to land a body kick
and Wheeler counters with a straight right hand.
Wheeler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kakuzo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wheeler defends it well.
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 Rylan Wheeler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nakagome Kakuzo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kakuzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wheeler misses the target.
Kakuzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakuzo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wheeler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wheeler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kakuzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wheeler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wheeler just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Kakuzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wheeler punishes Kakuzo's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wheeler checks it well.
Kakuzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kakuzo looks to throw the jab but Wheeler is out of range.
Wheeler is looking to counter punch.
Good work by Wheeler as he checks the leg kick.
Kakuzo misses with a double jab
and Wheeler counters with a nice uppercut.
Kakuzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Rylan Wheeler is winning the standup battle so far.
Wheeler avoids the head kick by Kakuzo.
Kakuzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Wheeler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wheeler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wheeler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kakuzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wheeler counters with a right hand to the body.
Kakuzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wheeler.
Wheeler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wheeler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kakuzo under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wheeler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wheeler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakuzo can do to turn this around?
Wheeler drops Kakuzo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kakuzo looks back up at him and smiles so Wheeler waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kakuzo is rocked!
Wheeler closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kakuzo! Wheeler dives in looking to finish! Kakuzo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rylan Wheeler!
After the big win, Rylan Wheeler made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Champion Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tapani Kangas (ranked 3131 p4p, 1525 weight class) and Suriyan Sitsongrit (ranked 274 p4p, 143 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 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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tapani Kangas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suriyan Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kangas's shoulder, as Kangas tries to avoid the shot.
Kangas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kangas 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 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Kangas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Kangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Kangas blocks the low kick.
Kangas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good shot there by Kangas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Kangas slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Suriyan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kangas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kangas. That did some damage!
Kangas throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Kangas throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Kangas's head back.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Kangas down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Kangas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Kangas with a nice calf kick.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kangas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Kangas throws a good cross that connects.
Kangas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kangas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kangas throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Kangas is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kangas misses the shot to the body.
Kangas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Kangas avoids it easily.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Kangas blocks it.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Kangas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Kangas is out of range.
It looked like Kangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit catches Kangas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kangas loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kangas swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kangas.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kangas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kangas misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kangas misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kangas checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Kangas is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Kangas strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kangas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit lunges at Kangas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kangas's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suriyan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Kangas moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kangas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit pushes Kangas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Kangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Kangas cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kangas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick from Kangas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Kangas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kangas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Kangas ducked under it nicely.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit works Kangas's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kangas finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kangas throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kangas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kangas looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
A big left from Kangas misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Suriyan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kangas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Kangas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangas lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Kangas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Kangas counters with a series of strikes. Sitsongrit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kangas on the side of the head.
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 misses with an uppercut. Kangas saw that one coming.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
Kangas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Kangas throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Kangas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Kangas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kangas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suriyan Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kangas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit motions for Kangas to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
It looked like Kangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thinks about the counter body kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Kangas.
Kangas cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kangas to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit jabs at Kangas's body.
Kangas checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Kangas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kangas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangas misses with a left hand
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Kangas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kangas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kangas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kangas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit darts in trying to clinch
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kangas is looking to counter punch.
Kangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kangas's head.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Kangas.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Kangas slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kangas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Kangas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kangas with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kangas blocks it well.
Kangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice cross by Kangas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Kangas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Suriyan Sitsongrit just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Kangas's legs.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Kangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Kangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Kangas avoids it.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kangas lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kangas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Kangas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
It looked like Kangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
A quick step to the side and Kangas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks Kangas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kangas moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Kangas is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kangas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kangas throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Kangas throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Kangas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Kangas slips under a jab.
Kangas is looking for a counter combo.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas lands a head shot.
Kangas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kangas on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kangas cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kangas's shoulder, as Kangas tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Kangas saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kangas's shoulder, as Kangas tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kangas staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKangas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit clinches up with Kangas and pushes him back against the cage.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas blocking some punches.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Kangas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Kangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suriyan Sitsongrit dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit works Kangas's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKangas.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Kangas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Kangas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Suriyan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Kangas misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Kangas swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Kangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Kangas avoids it with no problem.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kangas.
Kangas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Kangas loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Kangas.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kangas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
Kangas lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Kangas's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Kangas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangas takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kangas ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Kangas.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Kangas.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit jabs at Kangas's body.
Kangas misses with a looping left.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kangas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Kangas's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kangas checks it.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kangas is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Kangas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kangas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tapani Kangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suriyan Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suriyan Sitsongrit! Suriyan Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Suriyan Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morton Masters (ranked 986 p4p, 657 weight class) and Bimbo Slaissi (ranked 138 p4p, 87 weight class). 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morton Masters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bimbo Slaissi!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaissi misses with a low kick as Masters jumps back.
Masters doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaissi circles away.
As Masters backs off Slaissi throws a huge counter combo but Masters manages to avoid it all.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masters takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Slaissi slams his shin into Masters's torso.
Masters misses with a body shot.
Masters slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Masters misses the jab.
Slaissi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Masters misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi cracks Masters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaissi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slaissi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good leg kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi 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.
Masters scores with a leg kick.
Slaissi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Slaissi.
We've been told by Masters's head coaches at Thunder Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slaissi scores with a head kick.
Masters clinches up against the cage.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Slaissi misses with a body punch.
Slaissi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masters scores with a knee to the head.
Masters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masters.
Still in the clinch, Slaissi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
Slaissi blocks an elbow strike from Masters.
Slaissi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masters throws an elbow but it misses.
Slaissi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slaissi looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masters.
Masters has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Masters working aggressively here.
Masters working aggressively here.
Slaissi can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Slaissi pushes Masters back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slaissi.
Slaissi blocks the elbow strike.
Masters misses with a body punch.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi lands an uppercut.
Masters has a couple of punches blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a right hand.
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
Masters using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slaissi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masters lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slaissi pushes off an throws an elbow but Masters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi is leaning against Masters and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slaissi avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Slaissi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slaissi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Masters is looking to control Slaissi's arms but Slaissi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Masters has his back to the cage.
Masters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters prevents a body shot from Slaissi.
Slaissi tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masters.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Masters.
Slaissi looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masters just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slaissi's brow.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi lands a nice uppercut.
Slaissi avoids a wild elbow strike from Masters.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Slaissi pushes Masters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaissi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
Masters gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slaissi pushes Masters back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slaissi misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Masters throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slaissi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slaissi.
Masters misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slaissi.
Masters controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Slaissi fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Masters tries a knee to the head but Slaissi blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slaissi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slaissi swinging wildly here.
Masters is looking to counter the offense by Slaissi and move into the clinch.
Slaissi cracks Masters with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Slaissi.
A leg kick checked by Masters.
Masters takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Masters misses with a straight right.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masters moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Masters wants to clinch.
Masters misses with a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slaissi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masters finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Masters wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Masters takes one to the chin there.
Slaissi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaissi cracks Masters with a good jab.
Slaissi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masters on the side of the head.
Masters takes one to the side of the head.
Masters is rocked!
Masters tries to clinch but Slaissi is having none of it.
Oh Masters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masters wants to clinch
enabling Slaissi to counter with a crisp jab.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masters thows a leg kick but Slaissi checks it
and Slaissi counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bimbo Slaissi!
Bimbo Slaissi is the new welterweight champion!
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