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GAMMA#1030 Danny v Surianglek PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Jomoney (ranked 1395 p4p, 1189 weight class) and Axl Cailean (ranked 193 p4p, 163 weight class). Cailean has chosen Back stabbers as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 cm 34 173 19 - 15 - 1 |
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185 cm 26 182 12 - 4 - 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 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Jomoney! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axl Cailean! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cailean tries a head kick but it misses.
Cailean takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cailean slips a jab and a cross from Jomoney.
Cailean throws out a powerful jab. Nice body kick there by Cailean. Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jomoney. Jomoney jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jomoney swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cailean stuffs the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jomoney thows a left - swing and a miss! Cailean looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jomoney takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses. Jomoney chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cailean can pounce on him.
Cailean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jomoneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jomoney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Jomoney with a lazy takedown attempt and Cailean counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jomoney is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jomoney throws a hook but Cailean avoids it easily. Cailean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jomoney throws a right and a left that Cailean avoids nicely. Cailean looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jomoney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Cailean scores with a jab to the head.
Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Jomoney. Jomoney fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jomoney throws the left hand but Cailean avoids the punch easily. Jomoney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cailean's waist but Cailean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jomoney off to one side. Cailean unleashes a big counter combination but Jomoney bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Cailean blocks a jab. Cailean looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jomoney throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jomoney punishes Cailean's body with a nice straight punch. Cailean throws a nice outside leg kick. Nice defenses there by Cailean. Jomoney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cailean swivels and escapes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jomoney misses with a straight left. Cailean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Cailean connects with a right hand. Jomoney shakes it off. Cailean defending well as Jomoney loads up on a big left hand. Cailean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jomoney. Jomoney misses the shot to the body. Cailean stuffs the takedown attempt from Jomoney. Jomoney gets slowly back to his feet. Jomoney misses with a takedown attempt - Cailean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A little jabbing left from Cailean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jomoney misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a flying knee. Nice. Jomoney misses with a straight right. Cailean throws out a counter right but Jomoney avoids it with no problem. Good exchange - Jomoney coming out on top. Jomoney lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Jomoney does it's job there. Jomoney blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Jomoney swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut. Cailean on the wrong end of a nice hook. Jomoney scores with a body shot.
Jomoney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Jomoney with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jomoney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cailean pinned against the cage. Cailean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Cailean has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Jomoney misses with a looping right. Jomoney throws out a powerful jab. Jomoney misses with a hook. Cailean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Axl Cailean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jomoney with a body punch. A glancing blow. Cailean has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Jomoney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cailean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jomoney. Cailean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jomoney takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses. Cailean slips a jab from Jomoney. Jomoney misses the jab. 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 Ivan Jomoney will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Jomoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range. Jomoney digs a good hook to Cailean's body.
Jomoney throws a big shot that misses. A jab from Jomoney misses. Jab by Cailean. Left hook, right uppercut from Cailean. Nice sprawl there from Cailean as Jomoney shoots in. A little jabbing left from Cailean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jomoney misses with a wild body shot. Cailean was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A big right from Jomoney misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cailean scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Jomoney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cailean back to the cage. Jomoney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cailean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Jomoney throws a strike but Cailean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cailean would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Jomoney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cailean is one step ahead there. Cailean has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jomoney is proving hard to escape from. Cailean gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Jomoney on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Cailean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jomoney.
A shot to the liver by Jomoney. Beautiful body shot. Horrible takedown attempt by Jomoney or perhaps it was just good defense by Cailean, which made it look bad. Jomoney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Cailean is refusing to be controlled, as Jomoney sits in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jomoney not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jomoney looks to land a strike but Cailean avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Cailean wants to stand up but Jomoney is controlling him. Jomoney throws a strike but Cailean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Jomoney is trying to hold Cailean in close to prevent damage but Cailean has managed to pass into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Jomoney tries to roll over but Cailean keeps him under control. Cailean stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jomoney misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cailean! But no joy. Jomoney misses with the combination.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cailean as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jomoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away. Jomoney moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCailean. Jomoney shoots and misses and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand. Jomoney thuds a left hand into Cailean's body. Cailean plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jomoney throws out the jab. Cailean is looking for the big counter here. Jomoney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! A telegraphed right hand from Jomoney misses the target. Jomoney scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Cailean is pushing Jomoney's head away, looking to escape. Jomoney manages to hold on to the position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Axl Cailean will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! Jomoney misses with an uppercut. Cailean throws out a counter right but Jomoney avoids it with no problem. Cailean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Jomoney misses the target. Jomoney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Cailean avoids the body shot from Jomoney.
The fighters circling - Jomoney throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cailean takes one on the button. Jomoney fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cailean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cailean. Jomoney misses the shot to the body. Jomoney throws a body punch but Cailean moves out of range. Cailean throws out a counter right but Jomoney avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jomoney takes one on the button. Jomoney shoots in but Cailean avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jomoney throws a jab when Cailean was well out of range. Jomoney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jomoney misses with a series of wild punches.
Jomoney loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch. Cailean looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jomoney misses with a two punch combination.
Jomoney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cailean scores with a jab to the jaw. Cailean with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cailean defending well as Jomoney loads up on a big left hand. Cailean throws a poor cross that misses
and Jomoney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jomoney scores with a decent looking hook. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A shot to the liver by Jomoney. Beautiful body shot. Jomoney just misses with a punch to the body.
Jomoney lands a jab to the head.
Jomoney slips under a jab. Cailean blocks a jab. Jomoney swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean with a jab. Jomoney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cailean thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jomoney throws out the jab. Jomoney looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Jomoney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cailean keeps working. Cailean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Jomoney wants to take a breather but Cailean is having none of it. Jomoney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Jomoney is looking to take a break and control but Cailean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jomoney controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jomoney throwing shots but Cailean is blocking nicely. Jomoney missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Cailean regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jomoney. Jomoney looking to sit in guard and control but Cailean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Jomoney is trying to keep Cailean in close.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Jomoney. I think Jomoney 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Axl Cailean!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Rhodes (ranked 644 p4p, 845 weight class) and Roland Weudke (ranked 85 p4p, 109 weight class). Rhodes comes to the cage accompanied by Bury My Bones. 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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180 cm 41 185 38 - 23 - 0 |
Great wrestler World class boxer Granite chin |
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Good wrestler World class MT Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Rhodes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 38 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rhodes connects with a body shot that sends Weudke's belly button to the back. Weudke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rhodes lands a nice hook to Weudke's body. Weudke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Weudke slips under a jab from Rhodes. As Rhodes backs off Weudke throws a huge counter combo but Rhodes manages to avoid it all. Rhodes throws a right hand that Weudke ducks under and follows up with a left that Weudke also avoids with ease. Decent striking displayed by Rhodes there. Rhodes lands a slapping body shot.
Rhodes walks into a left hand. It looks like Dusty Rhodes has been cut. Dusty Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rhodes lands a jab to the nose. Weudke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rhodes lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhodes closes the distance and lands a one-two. Rhodes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Weudke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rhodes has managed to clinch.
Rhodes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weudke or not. Rhodes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weudke's efforts to push away. Weudke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rhodes with a jab. Rhodes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Weudke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rhodes lands a glancing blow to the side of Weudke's head. Rhodes lands with a shot to the body. Rhodes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Rhodes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A cross from Rhodes lands. 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! Weudke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weudke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rhodes's corner calls for a 1-2. Rhodes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. It looks like Rhodes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Rhodes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Rhodes has managed to clinch.
Weudke misses with a body punch.
Weudke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rhodes scores with a nice strike. Rhodes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Rhodes throws a big right hand that misses. Rhodes throwing strikes from guard but Weudke blocks nicely. Rhodes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rhodes sitting in guard here, content to control. Rhodes stopping the sweep attempt from Weudke.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rhodes is working Weudke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rhodes's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Weudke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Weudke can't keep his opponent in guard - Rhodes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Rhodes trying to control the action but Weudke is working from the bottom. Rhodes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weudke has managed to free his arm - good work. Rhodes is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rhodes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Rhodes wants to take a breather but Weudke is having none of it. Rhodes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Rhodes tries to pass to full mount but Weudke defends it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Rhodes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dusty Rhodes's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Rhodes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rhodes with a poor takedown and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rhodes gets a takedown into half guard. Weudke wants to get back to full guard but Rhodes has mounted him! Weudke is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhodes has a good base and remains in mount. Rhodes content just to control the position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rhodes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Rhodes goes for an armbar but Weudke turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Weudke. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rhodes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weudke passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rhodes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Weudke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Rhodes trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rhodes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Dusty Rhodes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rhodes is trying to maintain the position but Weudke is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Rhodes 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. Rhodes is staying active underneath Weudke, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Weudke performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Rhodes wants to improve his position but Weudke is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Weudke wants to advance to full mount but Rhodes doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Rhodes keeping moving, preventing Weudke from controlling successfully. Weudke passes Rhodes's left leg - he's now in half guard. Rhodes wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Rhodes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhodes. Weudke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rhodes tries to bum rush Weudke with a series of wild strikes but Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Weudke throws a sloppy head kick and Rhodes moves out of range easily. Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dusty Rhodes will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Dusty Rhodes's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Weudke throws a hook but Rhodes avoids it easily. Rhodes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rhodes looking to score a takedown here. Weudke is defending well but Rhodes drives through and ends up in Weudke's guard. Weudke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rhodes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weudke works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rhodes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weudke swivels though and keeps the full guard. Rhodes postures up in Weudke's guard and throws a big left but Weudke blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rhodes throws an elbow that misses. Weudke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rhodes's guard. Nice move by Weudke! Rhodes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weudke is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rhodes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weudke passes into side control.
Rhodes struggling a bit here. Dusty Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rhodes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Rhodes wants to improve his position but Weudke is controlling well.
Weudke is thwarting Rhodes's attempts to control the position. Roland Weudke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Weudke content to control rather than advance. Rhodes wants to control but Weudke passes into side.
Rhodes struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rhodes is not content to let Weudke control the position. Rhodes wants to control but Weudke postures up. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Rhodes tries to improve position but can't. Weudke working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A looping hook to the body misses from Rhodes. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy. Rhodes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weudke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rhodes somewhat. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. A cross from Rhodes lands. Rhodes misses with a double jab.
Weudke throws a counter combo. Rhodes throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range. Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rhodes lands with a cross. Rhodes lands with a nice body punch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nice jab there from Rhodes. Rhodes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodes.
And that's the end of the fight! Dusty Rhodes showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rhodes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Rhodes! Dusty Rhodes opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jin Yi (ranked 1231 p4p, 872 weight class) and Dalton McConnell (ranked 160 p4p, 113 weight class). Yi comes into the arena with Wobble blaring out of the sound system. McConnell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jin Yi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 35 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalton McConnell! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yi throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range. Jin Yi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McConnell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - McConnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As McConnell backs away, Yi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Yi misses the body punch and McConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McConnell throws a leg kick that is checked and Yi counters with a stiff right hand. Yi throws a lazy uppercut
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McConnell misses with a left hand and Yi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yi. McConnell avoids the head kick by Yi.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Yi avoids it with no problem. McConnell looks to throw the jab but Yi is out of range. Yi lands with a straight right. McConnell didn't see that one coming. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! No luck with that takedown attempt from Yi. McConnell unleashes a big counter combination but Yi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. McConnell gets caught napping as Yi dives in and scores a takedown. McConnell manages to retain guard. Yi looking to pass the guard. Yi postures up in McConnell's guard and throws a big left but McConnell blocks it. Yi throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. McConnell is pulling down on Yi's head to control his posture. Yi postures up in McConnell's guard and throws a big left but McConnell blocks it. McConnell has Yi pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yi slips nicely into half guard. Yi looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Yi drops an elbow to the side of McConnell's head. Yi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Yi wants to free his trapped foot but McConnell is holding on for dear life with his legs. Yi not landing any meaningful shots this time. Yi 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. Yi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McConnell's thigh. McConnell counters though and makes it back to full guard. McConnell tries to land a sweep but no joy. Yi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Yi stands and throws McConnell's legs to the side, diving into side control. Yi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. McConnell dodges the ground and pound from Yi. Yi is trying to ground and pound but McConnell uses the momentary lack of control by Yi to regain half guard. Yi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McConnell's head. Yi is thwarting McConnell's attempts to control the position. Yi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Yi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. McConnell is looking to control Yi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McConnell avoid being mounted? McConnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yi. Yi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. McConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yi. McConnell wants to improve his position but Yi is controlling well.
McConnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yi. McConnell is looking for a sweep. Yi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Yi throwing shots but McConnell is blocking nicely. Yi looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Yi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Yi dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Yi looks to land a body kick but McConnell moved away. It seemed like McConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yi scores with a nice strike. Yi just misses with a punch to the body.
Yi swings away with a body shot that misses
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand! Yi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yi misses with an uppercut. McConnell saw that one coming. Yi throws a jab but it's blocked by McConnell. McConnell now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jin Yi is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like McConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McConnell as he jumps to the side. McConnell throws out a counter right but Yi avoids it with no problem. McConnell moves out of range of the leg kick from Yi. McConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yi. Yi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McConnell defends well and Yi ends up having to push McConnell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. McConnell throws out a counter right but Yi avoids it with no problem. McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yi jumps guard but McConnell stands there with Yi around his waist. Yi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Yi. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow. Yi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around? McConnell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McConnell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. McConnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Yi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yi preventing the sweep. Jin Yi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Yi lands a couple of elbows. Yi tries to free his leg and advance position but McConnell is retaining full guard. Yi is fighting to break McConnell's control of his arms but McConnell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. McConnell wants to sweep here but Yi controlling him for the moment. Yi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Yi is looking to advance position but McConnell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Yi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yi gets back to half guard. McConnell passes the guard and advances to mount! Yi is looking to improve his position but McConnell isn't that keen on the idea. Yi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Yi is looking for a sweep. McConnell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Yi is working hard here to advance position. McConnell is looking to take a break and control but Yi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Yi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Yi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yi wants to sweep here but McConnell controlling him for the moment. Yi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Yi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McConnell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Yi. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yi is looking to regain half guard here but McConnell keeps moving and retains side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dalton McConnell will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! Yi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. McConnell tries to move into range but Yi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Yi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively. Nice cross by Yi. Yi throws a front kick aimed at McConnell's knee but McConnell avoids it well. Yi scores with a leg kick.
Yi throws a predictable looking body shot
and McConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. McConnell lands a jab-cross combination. Yi shoots for a double leg takedown but McConnell sprawls well. He's pushed Yi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. McConnell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yi. Yi throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. A shot to the body from Yi misses and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand. Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Yi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McConnell tries a quick counter leg kick but Yi is wise to it. McConnell connects with a solid leg kick. Yi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McConnell scores with the left hand. Yi knows he should have avoided that one. Yi misses with a low kick.
McConnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Yi steps away. Yi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. McConnell scoring well with a low kick there.
McConnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Yi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Yi, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Yi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yi is trying hard to land a takedown here. McConnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. McConnell feints a counter leg kick. Yi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. McConnell throws out a loose jab but Yi uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McConnell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot. Yi lands with an overhand left. Yi cracks McConnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Yi misses with a body shot.
Yi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Yi fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A countering left hand to the body from McConnell misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Some bone on bone action there as McConnell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Yi misses with a straight right. McConnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yi misses with an uppercut. McConnell saw that one coming. Yi blocks a jab. Yi walks into a jab. Yi throws a poor cross that misses
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand. Nice takedown defense from McConnell. No joy for Yi on that attempt. A low kick from Yi misses and McConnell counters with a low kick, right behind Yi 's knee. Both fighters are breathing heavily. McConnell misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McConnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Yi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Yi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Yi moves out of range of the body kick. McConnell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from McConnell. Yi does a little dance to reset his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yi is looking to score with low kicks. A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. McConnell throws a big shot that misses. Yi scores with a hook. Nice shot by Yi. The fighters circling - McConnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight! Dalton McConnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think McConnell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mfer Phol (ranked 1159 p4p, 1752 weight class) and Mandlenkosi Thulani (ranked 73 p4p, 99 weight class). Thulani has chosen Zara - Sojaboy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mfer Phol! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandlenkosi Thulani! The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani. Phol seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thulani was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol. Phol misses with a wild body shot. Thulani loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch. Thulani throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Thulani misses the jab. Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thulani manages to avoid it. A leg kick checked by Thulani. Thulani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Thulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Thulani. Thulani looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range. Phol is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phol takes a swing at Thulani's ribcage but misses. Phol is looking to wear down Thulani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Thulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range. Phol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thulani swats him away and circles back towards the center. Phol throws a chopping leg kick but Thulani manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thulani misses with a straight left. Phol misses with a hook to the body
and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Phol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Phol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thulani circles away quickly and effectively. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy. Phol slips a jab from Thulani. Phol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phol doesn't manage to clinch there - Thulani circles away.
Phol connects with a solid leg kick. Phol attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Phol clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Thulani. Phol lands an elbow inside that Thulani shrugs off. Phol wants to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phol. Thulani tries to circle away but Phol has him pinned against the cage. Thulani blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Phol misses with a hook from the clinch. Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol lands a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thulani has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment. Thulani prevents a body shot from Phol. Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Thulani. We've been informed that Thulani 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. Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thulani has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thulani. Phol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Thulani avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage. Phol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Phol misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Thulani counter with a right hand. Phol misses the shot to the body. Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thulani.
Thulani loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch. A big left from Thulani misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Phol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Thulani misses with a looping left. A swing and a miss from Phol. Thulani connects with a looping right hand.
Phol swings and misses with a shot to the body and Thulani counters with a lovely straight right hand! Thulani throws a body shot but no joy. Thulani dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Phol tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thulani swats him away and circles back towards the center. Phol cracks a nice hook into Thulani's ribs. Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Thulani misses with a looping right. A quick step to the side and Phol tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Thulani scores with a body shot.
Phol throws a shot from downtown. Thulani moves away and avoids it. Thulani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Phol throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Phol swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thulani throws a poor cross that misses
and Phol counters by moving into the clinch. Phol misses with a knee strike.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Thulani pushes Phol back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A nice right hand lands inside from Thulani. Thulani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut. Phol lands an uppercut. Thulani is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Thulani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Thulani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thulani with a jab. Phol tries to clinch and Thulani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut. Phol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. 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 Mfer Phol will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Phol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thulani. Thulani defending well as Phol loads up on a big left hand. Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Phol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thulani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phol. Thulani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Thulani slips under a jab. A lazy left from Thulani finds it's target. Thulani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Thulani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phol counters with a nice body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phol doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Phol looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range. The crowd cheers as Phol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thulani doesn't seem phased though. Thulani looks to throw the jab but Phol is out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Phol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thulani backwards. Phol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thulani wants to break free but Phol has control.
Thulani wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Thulani throws a head punch that misses. Thulani blocks an elbow strike. Phol misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land. Thulani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Thulani. Phol misses with a punch to the body.
Phol keeps control of Thulani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Phol tries to throw a body punch but Thulani avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage. Thulani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phol has him pressed against the cage. Phol throws an elbow but it misses.
Mfer Phol has scored more points in the clinch so far. Thulani can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Thulani's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thulani digs a right hand underneath Phol's ribcage. Phol let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Thulani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A big right from Thulani misses. Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup. Thulani scores with a jab. Phol acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Phol takes a swing at Thulani's ribcage but misses. Phol avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Phol misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Phol misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Thulani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Thulani throws the left hand but Phol avoids the punch easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thulani misses with an uppercut. Phol saw that one coming. Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani. Phol misses with a body shot
and Thulani counters with a straight right hand. Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol. Thulani avoids the body shot from Phol.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Phol thows a left - swing and a miss! Thulani throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily. Phol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Phol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thulani has time to react. Thulani misses with a hook
and Phol counters with a lovely shot to the body. Thulani throws a right and a left that Phol avoids nicely. Phol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Phol is looking to clinch but Thulani is avoiding it.
Thulani cracks a nice hook into Phol's ribs. Phol throws a hook but Thulani avoids it easily. Phol throws a leg kick and Thulani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Phol rushes Thulani and presses him up against the cage. Thulani breaks the clinch.
Thulani slips a straight right by Phol.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Phol's corner calls for a 1-2. Phol obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Thulani swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
Phol throws a low kick, looking for Thulani's leg but Thulani calmly moves out of range. Thulani takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Phol throws a sloppy body shot
and Thulani counters with a straight right hand. Thulani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phol misses with a looping left. Phol lands with a nice body punch. Thulani throws a looping overhand right but Phol ducks down to avoid it. Thulani scores with a nice strike. Phol misses the shot to the body. Phol wants to clinch up but Thulani keeps it at a distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mandlenkosi Thulani will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! Phol fails to land with a series of punches.
Phol misses with a hook. Thulani ducked under it nicely. Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thulani manages to avoid it. Thulani misses with a jab to the body
and Phol counters with a left and a right that stings Thulani. A slow jab from Thulani misses its intended target. Thulani misses the shot to the body. Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol. Phol slips a jab and a cross from Thulani.
Thulani moves away from the strike by Phol. A little jabbing left from Thulani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thulani. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thulani lands a body shot.
Phol throws the left hand but Thulani avoids the punch easily. A telegraphed right hand from Thulani misses the target. Phol misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thulani throws out a loose jab but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it. Thulani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phol. Phol throws a big shot that misses. Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thulani. Phol throws a leg kick and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thulani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phol throws out the jab. Thulani connects with a right hand. Phol shakes it off. Decent striking displayed by Thulani there. Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Thulani scores with a hook. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thulani. Phol throws out a leg kick but Thulani moves out of range and Phol only half commits. Phol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Phol throws a right and a left that Thulani avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Phol throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Phol has closed the distance and engaged Thulani in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol. Phol pushes off an throws an elbow but Thulani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Phol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Phol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Thulani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Phol wants to clinch but Thulani slips to the side and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Thulani throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Phol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. A jab lands there for Phol. Thulani misses with a few strikes there.
Phol wants to clinch up but Thulani keeps it at a distance. Phol cracks Thulani with a good jab. Thulani jabbing away but nothing is landing. Phol slips under a jab from Thulani.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thulani throws a hook but Phol avoids it easily. Phol is looking to chop away at Thulani's legs. Phol punishes Thulani's body with a nice straight punch. Thulani looks to land a right hand but Phol moved out of range. Phol moves into the clinch. Thulani avoids the elbow strike from Phol, against the cage.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol gets through Thulani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Phol lands a left hand.
Thulani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phol has him pressed against the cage. Thulani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Thulani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Thulani. It seemed like Thulani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Phol lands with a cross. Thulani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Phol swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Phol throws a leg kick that misses. A nice side step and Thulani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Phol ducks under a wild hook from Thulani. Thulani works the jab nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thulani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Thulani takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses. Phol stuns Thulani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Thulani throws the left hand but Phol avoids the punch easily. Jab, jab by Thulani - just one landing. Phol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thulani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Phol misses with a leg kick. Phol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Phol blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mandlenkosi Thulani. I think Thulani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mandlenkosi Thulani! During a confident post fight interview, Mandlenkosi Thulani thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Fritz (ranked 762 p4p, 604 weight class) and Georges Moxley (ranked 100 p4p, 79 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Moxley's choice of entrance music: Andre Nickatina - Color of the Benz. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Fritz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges Moxley! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A kick lands to the mid section there for Fritz. A solid leg kick lands there for Fritz.
Fritz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fritz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight. Moxley lands an overhand right. Moxley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fritz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Moxley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fritz.
A little jabbing left from Moxley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fritz misses the jab. Moxley drives through and clinches with Fritz against the cage.
Moxley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Moxley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fritz tries a body shot but Moxley blocks it.
Fritz lands a shoulder strike. A short body shot lands from Moxley as the two fighters clinch.
Moxley pulls guard effortlessly. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Moxley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fritz defends well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fritz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Fritz is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fritz advances to half guard. Fritz prevents Moxley from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Moxley looking for submissions off his back. Moxley trying to hold on to Fritz's head to control him but Fritz postures up.
Moxley is pressing down on Fritz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Fritz looking to pass the guard. Fritz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Moxley keeping moving, preventing Fritz from controlling successfully. Moxley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fritz manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moxley works a leg free and moves into half guard. Moxley is keen to just control but Fritz is a slippery customer. Moxley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fritz defends it well. Moxley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fritz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Moxley is still trying to improve position. Moxley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Still in half guard, Moxley seems content to control. Moxley wants to pass to mount but Fritz is defending the position. Moxley trying to control the action but Fritz is working from the bottom. Moxley is looking for a kimura but Fritz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moxley to get the leverage. Fritz is refusing to be controlled, as Moxley sits in half guard. Moxley controlling the action here. Moxley is trying to control the action in half guard but Fritz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Fritz is trying to control but can't.
Moxley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fritz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Moxley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Moxley is looking for a kimura here.
Fritz wants to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Moxley working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fritz's thigh. Fritz counters though and makes it back to full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Moxley dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Moxley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fritz. Moxley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fritz is looking to score with low kicks. Moxley misses with a body shot.
Moxley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Moxley ducks under a wild hook from Fritz. Fritz throws a sloppy head kick and Moxley moves out of range easily. Moxley misses with a body shot.
Moxley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fritz throws out the jab. It seemed like Moxley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fritz throws a hook to the side of Moxley's head but Moxley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Moxley rushes Fritz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Moxley gets through Fritz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moxley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Moxley gets control of Fritz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moxley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Moxley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fritz defends well. Moxley has his foot on Fritz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fritz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fritz trying to control but Moxley is working from the bottom. Fritz controlling from the top position. Moxley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Moxley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fritz's guard. Fritz controls Moxley momentarily but Moxley frees himself. Moxley wants to control from the top but Fritz keeps moving.
That's two 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. Fritz controls Moxley momentarily but Moxley frees himself. Fritz keeping moving, preventing Moxley from controlling successfully. Moxley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Fritz looking to control.
Fritz keeping full guard, as Moxley tries to pass. Moxley wants to control from the top but Fritz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moxley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Fritz lands a nice shot that snaps Moxley's head back.
Moxley misses with a hook. Fritz ducked under it nicely. Fritz swats away the attempt to clinch by Moxley. Moxley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fritzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Moxley lands a body shot.
Moxley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moxley scores with a jab to the head.
Moxley misses the body punch and Fritz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Moxley is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Matthew Fritz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moxley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Moxley wants to control but Fritz is keeping him busy. Fritz tries to get back to half guard but can't. You can see the frustration on Fritz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Moxley tries to advance to mount but Fritz denies him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Moxley is looking to take a break and control but Fritz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Fritz is looking for a sweep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Moxley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! Fritz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Fritz on the wrong end of a nice jab. Georges Moxley seems to be getting the better of the standup. Moxley connects with a right hand. Fritz shakes it off. Fritz misses with a looping right. A swing and a miss from Moxley. Moxley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Fritz pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Moxley tries to counter by closing the distance. Fritz slips under a jab. Moxley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Fritz throws a hook but Moxley blocks it. Fritz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Fritz moves out of range of the strikes. Moxley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moxley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moxley! But no joy. A bone on bone clash there as Moxley blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moxley! But no joy. Moxley takes one to the side of the head.
Moxley swings widly with a right hand
and Fritz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moxley tests Fritz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moxley scores with a punch to the head. Fritz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxley. A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target. Fritz throws a hook but Moxley blocks it. Moxley throws a jab when Fritz was well out of range. Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fritz moves away. Fritz swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Moxley to counter with a crisp jab. Fritz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fritz takes a swing at Moxley's ribcage but misses. Fritz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Fritz takes one on the button. Moxley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Fritz slips a jab from Moxley. Moxley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moxley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fritz. Moxley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Nice shot by Fritz. A telegraphed right hand from Moxley misses the target. Moxley dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moxley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fritz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Moxley throws a jab when Fritz was well out of range. Fritz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley.
An attempted straight right counter from Fritz misses the target. Fritz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Georges Moxley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Moxley moves to clinch but Fritz breaks away and Fritz counters with a thumping low kick. Moxley slips a jab from Fritz. Moxley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fritz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Fritz is just out of range. Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fritz misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fritz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moxley on the side of the head. Fritz ducks under a wild hook from Moxley. Matthew Fritz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Moxley lands a jab to Fritz's midsection. Fritz throws the left hand but Moxley avoids the punch easily. Moxley tries to move into range but Fritz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Moxley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fritz. A little jabbing left from Moxley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. An inside leg kick from Fritz misses. Fritz throws a sloppy head kick and Moxley moves out of range easily. Fritz throws a head kick but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley moves into the clinch. Fritz lands a shoulder strike. Fritz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Fritz fails to land. Fritz misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fritz struggles to land a body shot inside as Moxley controls his hands.
Moxley scores with a shoulder strike. Fritz misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A body shot lands from Moxley.
Fritz working aggressively here.
Fritz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fritz tries to work over Moxley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Moxley digs a right hand into Fritz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fritz's gas tank. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fritz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Moxley. Fritz swings wildly with an uppercut but Moxley uses good head movement to avoid it. Fritz misses with some punches.
Moxley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moxley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Moxley lands with a short shot to the head. Fritz lands a body punch. Fritz struggles to land a body shot inside as Moxley controls his hands.
Moxley lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Georges Moxley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Moxley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Moxley! A victorious Georges Moxley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Camble (ranked 614 p4p, 764 weight class) and Lathem McGuire (ranked 83 p4p, 101 weight class). Mike Camble could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lathem McGuire's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Camble! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lathem McGuire! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Camble connects with a solid leg kick. McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Camble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Camble wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs. McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Camble's legs. McGuire misses with a left hand and Camble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Camble lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camble. Nice body kick from McGuire. A shot to the liver by Camble. Beautiful body shot. McGuire tries to clinch up. A little feinted left hand from Camble on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Camble throws a head kick that misses. Camble avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McGuire throws a low kick but Camble moves out of range easily. Camble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camble.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuire rushes Camble and presses him up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire. Camble blocks an uppercut.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Good leg kick by McGuire. Some wild striking there from Camble.
A jab from Camble finds it's way through McGuire's defenses. McGuire clinches. Camble blocks an uppercut.
Camble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside. McGuire lands a nice shot to the body. Camble can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Camble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. McGuire lands a body shot. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camble. McGuire digs a right hand into Camble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camble's gas tank. Camble is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! McGuire lands with a left to the head. McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Camble or not. McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McGuire slips under a jab. McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Camble takes one on the button. McGuire takes the fight into the clinch. The referee calls for McGuire to work.
Camble being controlled against the cage. McGuire continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Camble manages to break the clinch.
McGuire 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Camble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nice takedown defense from McGuire. No joy for Camble on that attempt. A big right from Camble misses. Camble gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire. Camble tries to keep at a distance but McGuire has taken the fight into the clinch. McGuire stalling against the cage.
McGuire lands a body shot. Camble lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. Camble lands a right hand. McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Camble.
Camble just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Camble moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Camble fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick. McGuire misses with a leg kick. Camble throws a hook but McGuire blocks it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camble with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut. Camble shoots in and bounces McGuire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Camble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Camble stops McGuire from standing up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lathem McGuire dominated that round. That's time! Camble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Camble connects with a body shot. Camble avoids the head kick by McGuire.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camble darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Camble saw it coming and moves away.
McGuire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camble. An inside leg kick lands from McGuire. Camble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Camble off to one side. A telegraphed right hand from Camble misses the target. Camble with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Camble. Camble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away. Camble circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camble misses with a shot to the body and McGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Camble prevents a body shot from McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round. Camble misses with some punches.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses. Camble misses with a punch to the body.
Camble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. McGuire lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McGuire lands with a light punch inside. A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Camble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Camble is looking to break free of the clinch but McGuire has double underhooks. McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camble's elbow. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lathem McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Camble working aggressively here.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Camble wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs. Lathem McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McGuire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice leg kick from Camble, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Camble throws a big shot that misses. Camble backing away here, and McGuire unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Camble fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Camble scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGuire swings for the body but Camble moves out of range.
Camble goes for a double leg but McGuire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire continues to drive forward. McGuire lands a body punch. Camble has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Camble. Camble struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire presses Camble against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire. McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Camble controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head. McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McGuire lands a body shot. A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
A shot in the inside from McGuire. McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Camble controls the action.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Camble backwards. McGuire lands a nice uppercut. McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch. McGuire lands with a left to the head. McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McGuire lands with a short shot to the head. Camble tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands an uppercut. An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Camble blocks a body shot from McGuire. A short left from McGuire. McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Camble is rocked! McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far. McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch. Oh Camble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch. McGuire lands with a light punch inside. McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Camble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Camble seems to have got his legs back now. Camble has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire. McGuire lands a jab to Camble's midsection. McGuire clinches up with Camble and pushes him back against the cage. McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Camble backwards. A right hand to the body from McGuire.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
McGuire lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lathem McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Camble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Camble moves out of range of the body kick. Camble tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGuire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camble somewhat. McGuire moves away from the strike by Camble. McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Camble counters with a series of strikes. McGuire will be more careful next time no doubt. Camble ducks under a wild hook from McGuire. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camble slips a straight right by McGuire. McGuire throws a leg kick but Camble sees it coming and checks it nicely. Camble misses with a left hand and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand. Camble misses with a head kick.
McGuire is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. A nice inside leg kick there by Camble. That's going to slow McGuire down.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing. McGuire scores with a push kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Camble lands a body shot.
Camble misses with a straight right. McGuire's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. McGuire circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Camble to the canvas! Camble doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - McGuire keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lathem McGuire! Our winner, Lathem McGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustang Jack (ranked 582 p4p, 210 weight class) and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 75 p4p, 33 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Mustang Jack! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch lands to the side of Jack 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jaegerjaquez with a jab. Jack has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Jack moves out of range of the strikes. A big right from Jack misses. Jack cracks Jaegerjaquez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jaegerjaquez swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jaegerjaquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the body. Jack takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack walks into a left hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jaegerjaquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jack throws a right hand that Jaegerjaquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaegerjaquez also avoids with ease. Jaegerjaquez only half commits to the counter leg kick. Jaegerjaquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaegerjaquez wants to clinch. Jack looks to land a right hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range. Jack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaegerjaquez. Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jaegerjaquez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jaegerjaquez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jack counter with a right hand. Jaegerjaquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jaegerjaquez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Good exchange - Jack coming out on top. Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jack pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jaegerjaquez throws out a counter right but Jack avoids it with no problem. Jack throws an overhand right that lands on Jaegerjaquez's shoulder, as Jaegerjaquez tries to avoid the shot. Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Jaegerjaquez moves out of range easily. 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! Jack staying out of range there. Jaegerjaquez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Jaegerjaquez lands a slapping body shot.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jack misses with a body kick. Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab. Jaegerjaquez misses with a leg kick and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jaegerjaquez misses with a body kick. Jaegerjaquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jack takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Jack throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez avoids it easily. The fighters circling - Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jaegerjaquez throws a lazy head kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez throws a hook but Jack blocks it. Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jack checks a leg kick. Nice jab there from Jaegerjaquez. Jack scoring well with a low kick there.
Jack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaegerjaquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A decent looking body kick lands there for Jaegerjaquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaegerjaquez looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range. Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Jack. Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the jaw. Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jack throws a hook but Jaegerjaquez blocks it. Jaegerjaquez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Jack ducks under a wild hook from Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jack misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely. Jack takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jaegerjaquez moves in looking to clinch but Jack pushes him off. The fight stays on the outside here - Jaegerjaquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jack looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Jaegerjaquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Jaegerjaquez throws a looping overhand right but Jack ducks down to avoid it. Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet. Jaegerjaquez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jack takes a step back to recover. Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely. Good standup being displayed there by Jaegerjaquez as he connects with a hook. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jaegerjaquez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jack throws a combination. Jaegerjaquez tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it. Jaegerjaquez jabs Jack to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jack throws a right hand that misses
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice body shot. Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Jack throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice uppercut. Jack slips under a jab. Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body. Jaegerjaquez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Jaegerjaquez checks a low kick from Jack. Jack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaegerjaquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jack scrambles back to his feet. Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez works the jab nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jaegerjaquez with a hook. Jack getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jaegerjaquez gets in close and instigates a clinch. Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jack. Jaegerjaquez avoiding damage.
Jack prevents a body shot from Jaegerjaquez. Jack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaegerjaquezs head. Jack misses with a hook from the clinch. Jack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaegerjaquezs head. Jack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack throws a head kick but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice right hand.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a hook. Jack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nice straight punches there by Jaegerjaquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jaegerjaquez. Jack misses with a hook
and Jaegerjaquez counters with an inside leg kick. Jack throws a nice outside leg kick. Jaegerjaquez defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand. Jack throws a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez moved away. Jaegerjaquez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaegerjaquez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jack lands with a straight right. Jaegerjaquez didn't see that one coming. A nice leg kick from Jaegerjaquez, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A jab lands there for Jack. Jaegerjaquez scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaegerjaquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack. Jaegerjaquez throws out a counter right but Jack avoids it with no problem. Jaegerjaquez thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A nice leg kick lands there from Jaegerjaquez. A nice leg kick from Jack, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Jaegerjaquez misses and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jack throws a nice outside leg kick. Jack catches Jaegerjaquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Jaegerjaquez looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range. Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack backing away here, and Jaegerjaquez unleashes a leg kick that just misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Jaegerjaquez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jaegerjaquez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! Jaegerjaquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jack looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Jack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jaegerjaquez. Donk. Jack catches Jaegerjaquez right on the button with a cross. Jack avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez finds it's way through Jack's defenses. Jaegerjaquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A slapping leg kick lands for Jaegerjaquez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaegerjaquez. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jack lands a head kick!
Jack throws the left hand but Jaegerjaquez avoids the punch easily. Nice body punch from Jaegerjaquez. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaegerjaquez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Some bone on bone action there as Jaegerjaquez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Jaegerjaquez has managed to clinch.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside. Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Jaegerjaquez connects with a single shot there. Jack swings widly with a right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jack thinking. Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaegerjaquez works the jab nicely. The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jaegerjaquez closes the distance and clinches. 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! Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Jaegerjaquez as the two fighters clinch.
Jaegerjaquez digs a right hand underneath Jack's ribcage. Jack let out a lung full of air as it connected. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jaegerjaquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jack fails to land. A shot in the inside from Jack. Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice head shot. A telegraphed right hand from Jaegerjaquez misses the target. Jack throwing a counter right hand but Jaegerjaquez manages to avoid it. A jab from Jaegerjaquez does it's job there. Jack tries to land a body kick and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice leg kick. Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jack throws a body kick that misses. Jack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaegerjaquez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaegerjaquez connects with the punch. Jaegerjaquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jack getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jaegerjaquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jaegerjaquez tries to land a front kick but Jack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Nice defenses there by Jack. A nice inside leg kick there by Jaegerjaquez. That's going to slow Jack down. A telegraphed right hand from Jack misses the target. Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick which misses Jack's front leg but catches the back leg as Jack tries to avoid it. Jaegerjaquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jaegerjaquez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jaegerjaquez thows a left - swing and a miss! Jack swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Jaegerjaquez ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jack misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. That kick from Jaegerjaquez tenderised Jack's leg. Jack is trying to keep his angry face on. Mustang Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jaegerjaquez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack is able to avoid easily. Jaegerjaquez thows a leg kick but Jack checks it and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jaegerjaquez misses the shot to the body. Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick that is checked and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jack jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jaegerjaquez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jaegerjaquez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight! Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Jaegerjaquez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez! Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronan Darongo (ranked 429 p4p, 483 weight class) and Bob Bronte (ranked 18 p4p, 31 weight class). Darongo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chaos And Destruction. Bronte has chosen Buffalo Charge by Dub Phizix and Strategy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronan Darongo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Bronte! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Darongo looks to land a combination but Bronte avoids it well. A countering left hand to the body from Bronte misses. Darongo looks to land a combination but Bronte avoids it well. Bronte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Darongo misses with a wild body shot. Bronte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronte was well out of range. Poor timing from Darongo. Ronan Darongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Darongo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bronte just misses with a punch to the body.
As Bronte backs away, Darongo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Darongo throws a leg kick but Bronte checks it. Darongo 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. Darongo looks for the body kick but Bronte saw that one coming. Bronte tries to counter with a clinch but Darongo shakes him off and moves away. Darongo throws a body punch but Bronte moves out of range. Bronte drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Darongo defends it well. A looping hook to the body misses from Bronte. Darongo does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Darongo misses with some punches.
Bronte struggles to land a body shot inside as Darongo controls his hands.
Bronte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darongo's elbow. Bronte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darongo's elbow. Bronte has had enough of the clinch but Darongo keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bronte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bronte has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. A quick uppercut on the inside from Darongo. Bronte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronte tries a body shot but Darongo blocks it.
Bronte lands a body punch. Bronte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bronte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darongo can't find room to land a body shot as Bronte controls the action.
Bronte misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronte has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darongo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A right hand to the body from Bronte.
Bronte has a couple of punches blocked by Darongo.
Bronte misses with a body punch.
Darongo scores with a shoulder strike. Bronte has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Darongo is trying to keep an underhook but Bronte manages to get the takedown into half guard. Bronte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bronte is trying to work for a kimura but Darongo is defending well.
Darongo wants to control but Bronte is keeping busy and won't allow it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Darongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bronte is stalling here. Darongo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bronte seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Darongo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Bronte is looking to regain half guard here but Darongo keeps moving and retains side control. Darongo trying to control the position but Bronte is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bronte can't do much from the bottom here. Bronte seems a little lost for a moment, as Darongo dominates the positioning. Bronte sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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. Bronte wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Darongo tries to pass to full mount but Bronte defends it. Bronte trying to control but Darongo postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bronte manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Darongo dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. A nice leg kick from Darongo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob Bronte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A telegraphed right hand from Bronte misses the target. Bronte takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bronte throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bronte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darongo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bronte counters with a nice uppercut. Darongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronte scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Ronan Darongo has been cut. Bronte is looking to clinch. It looked like Darongo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bronte. Darongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronte. An attempted straight right counter from Darongo misses the target. Bronte tries to clinch up but Darongo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bronte stuns Darongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Darongo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronte throws out the jab. Darongo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A slapping leg kick lands for Darongo.
Darongo throws a leg kick which misses Bronte's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronte tries to avoid it. Darongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bronte moves in looking to clinch but Darongo pushes him off. Bronte misses with an uppercut. Darongo saw that one coming. Bronte throws a body punch but Darongo moves out of range. Darongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darongo scores with a nice head shot. Bronte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darongo. Darongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronte.
Darongo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Darongo throws a right and a left that both miss. Bronte throws a counter combo. Darongo feints and then cracks Bronte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bronte down. Ronan Darongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Darongo lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bronte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darongo throws a hook but Bronte blocks it. Bronte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Darongo lands the left hand. Bronte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Darongo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bronte avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Darongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronte manages to avoid it. Darongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Darongo misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Darongo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronte pinned against the cage. Bronte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Bronte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from Darongo. Darongo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bronte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Danga de danga de dang - Darongo scores with a four punch combination! Bronte avoids a kick to the body.
Darongo throws a sloppy body shot
and Bronte counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Darongo! Darongo is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bronte perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Oh Darongo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Bronte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Darongo wants to improve his position but Bronte is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bronte throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Darongo seems to have got his legs back now. Bronte is looking to advance position but Darongo won't allow it. Bronte wants to advance to full mount but Darongo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Darongo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Bronte with a flurry of punches that miss. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronan Darongo will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Ronan Darongo's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! Bronte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Darongo. Darongo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Darongo cracks Bronte with an open hand slap. Ronan Darongo is winning the standup battle so far. Darongo throws a head kick but Bronte moves out of range.
Crunch! Darongo slams his shin into Bronte's torso. Bronte throws out a loose jab but Darongo uses good head movement to avoid it. Darongo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Darongo avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Darongo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Sloppy strikes from Bronte. Those never looked like landing. Darongo lands a nice hook to Bronte's body. Bronte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Darongo throws a leg kick that misses. Darongo throws a series of strikes that have Bronte backpedaling.
Darongo throws a wild body kick that Bronte sees coming a mile off. Bronte cracks Darongo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Darongo cracks Bronte with a good jab. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darongo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bronte checks a leg kick nicely. Darongo throws a body shot but no joy. Darongo thuds a left hand into Bronte's body. Bronte gets a clinch. Bronte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A hook to the body from Bronte.
Bronte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Darongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bronte is looking to break free of the clinch but Darongo has double underhooks. Darongo can't find room to land a body shot as Bronte controls the action.
Darongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Darongo tries to throw a body punch but Bronte avoids it by throwing Darongo back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Darongo.
Darongo misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darongo backwards. Darongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronte can do to turn this around? Darongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Darongo blocks a body shot from Bronte. Darongo lands a body punch. Bronte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darongo blocks an uppercut.
Darongo misses with some punches.
Bronte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darongo's elbow. Darongo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Darongo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bronte scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bronte prevents a body shot from Darongo. Bronte tries a body shot but Darongo blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Darongo throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronte. Bronte swings wildly with an uppercut but Darongo uses good head movement to avoid it. Bronte breaks the clinch.
Darongo misses with a low kick. Darongo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bronte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darongo lands a slapping body shot.
Darongo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronte. Darongo is looking to wear down Bronte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Bronte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darongo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bronte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Darongo thows a body kick. Bronte tries to catch it but that hurt him. Darongo ducks under a wild hook from Bronte. Darongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bronte looks to clinch and Darongo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bronte thinking. Darongo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bronte is fending him off so far but Darongo persists. Nope, Bronte circles away and we're back to standing. Darongo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This has been an exciting period of action! Bronte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Darongo. Bronte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Ronan Darongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bronte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darongo.
Nice cross by Darongo. Darongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronte is just out of range. Bronte thows a left - swing and a miss! Bronte dives in for a single leg takedown but Darongo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Darongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darongo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight! Ronan Darongo showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Darongo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Darongo! A very excited looking Ronan Darongo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sol Peters (ranked 381 p4p, 642 weight class) and Calvin Deane (ranked 16 p4p, 37 weight class). Peters comes to the cage accompanied by Skyfire - Shogun. The crowd seem to be enjoying Deane's choice of entrance music: Cinderella Man. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Calvin Deane was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sol Peters! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Deane moves in looking to clinch but Peters pushes him off. An attempted straight right counter from Peters misses the target. Deane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peters sees it coming and avoids it easily. Deane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Peters looks to land a left hand but Deane moved out of range nicely. Peters tries a head kick but it misses.
Deane misses with a hook
and Peters counters with a lovely shot to the body. Peters stuffs the takedown attempt from Deane. Deane gets slowly back to his feet. Peters tried to counter with a leg kick but Deane avoided it. Peters cracks Deane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deane gets a double leg takedown into Peters's guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Deane working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Peters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deane is one step ahead there. Deane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Deane postures up in Peters's guard and throws a big left but Peters blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deane is in close to Peters's body, working some short punches and elbows. Deane preventing the sweep. Deane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Peters keeping full guard, as Deane tries to pass. Deane is in close to Peters's body, working some short punches and elbows. Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Peters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Deane wants to control from the top but Peters keeps moving. Deane stopping the sweep attempt from Peters. Deane advances position into side control! Peters defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peters wants to control but Deane postures up. Peters takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
It looks like Sol Peters has been cut. Peters takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sol Peters's cut is getting worse. Deane working the ground and pound from side control. Deane throwing strikes but Peters manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Peters controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Peters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Deane trying to hold on to Peters's head to control him but Peters postures up.
Peters is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Peters continues to stall. Peters wants to take a breather but Deane is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calvin Deane will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Sol Peters's cut. That's time! Peters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Peters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Calvin Deane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Deane misses with a looping left. Peters was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Deane tries for a takedown but Peters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Deane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peters sprawls well. Peters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Deane gets slowly back to his feet. Sol Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Deane. Peters slips under a jab. Peters misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Deane scores with a takedown into Peters's guard. Peters is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Deane presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Deane is working for takedown but Peters is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peters tries to work over Deane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Deane can't get the takedown.
Peters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deane backwards. Peters is fighting off a takedown attempt but Deane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Peters to the mat. Peters regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Peters scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sol Peters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Deane blocks a head kick by Peters.
Deane throws a lazy right hand but Peters sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Peters half committed to a counter leg kick. Deane cracks Peters with a good jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Peters throws a wild body kick that Deane sees coming a mile off. Peters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peters there as he acknowledges the shot. Deane misses with an uppercut
and Peters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Deane fails to land the takedown. Peters is looking to counter the offense by Deane and move into the clinch. Deane looks to land a right hand but Peters moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A jab from Deane misses. It looked like Peters was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Deane. Peters scores with a hook to the body. Deane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Peters misses with a looping right. Deane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Deane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Deane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Peters looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Peters connects with an inside leg kick. Peters throws a half hearted mid kick. Deane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Deane winds up and cracks Peters with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Peters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Deane misses with a head shot. Peters uses the momentum to regain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deane is pushing down on Peters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Peters is fighting to maintain full guard but Deane has managed to sneak the leg through. Peters looks like he's trying to stand up.
Deane scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Sol Peters's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sol Peters's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Calvin Deane! A very excited looking Calvin Deane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Sitsongrit (ranked 32 p4p, 77 weight class) and Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 6 p4p, 12 weight class). Surianglek Sitsongrit has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Sitsongrit! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Surianglek Sitsongrit thumps Danny Sitsongrit with a low kick. Surianglek Sitsongrit blocks a jab. Danny Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Surianglek Sitsongrit moves out of range. Danny Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Surianglek Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center. Danny Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Danny Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Surianglek Sitsongrit controls the action.
Danny Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Surianglek Sitsongrit backwards. Surianglek Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Surianglek Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Surianglek Sitsongrit tenderised Danny Sitsongrit's leg. Danny Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Danny Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a looping right. A counter left hand to the body from Danny Sitsongrit misses its target. Danny Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Surianglek Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Danny Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Danny Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Surianglek Sitsongrit manages to avoid it. Danny Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Surianglek Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Surianglek Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Surianglek Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Danny Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way. Surianglek Sitsongrit punishes Danny Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Danny Sitsongrit moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danny Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Danny Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Surianglek Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick. Danny Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sloppy strikes from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Those never looked like landing. Surianglek Sitsongrit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Surianglek Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. An inside leg kick lands from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Surianglek Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Danny Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Danny Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Surianglek Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Danny Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Surianglek Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danny Sitsongrit. As Surianglek Sitsongrit backs away, Danny Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Surianglek Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Danny Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jab by Danny Sitsongrit. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Surianglek Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Danny Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Danny Sitsongrit wants to slow Surianglek Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Danny Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Danny Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Surianglek Sitsongrit's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Danny Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Danny Sitsongrit's legs. Danny Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Surianglek Sitsongrit.
A little feinted left hand from Danny Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Surianglek Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Danny Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Danny Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danny Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Danny Sitsongrit pushes Surianglek Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Danny Sitsongrit tries to work over Surianglek Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danny Sitsongrit backwards. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. Danny Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike. Danny Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Danny Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut. Danny Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Surianglek Sitsongrit.
A nice left hand lands by Danny Sitsongrit.
Surianglek Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Danny Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. Surianglek Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Surianglek Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. Surianglek Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Danny Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Surianglek Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance. An inside leg kick lands from Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Danny Sitsongrit's knee but Danny Sitsongrit avoids it well. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Danny Sitsongrit's leg but Danny Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range. Danny Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Surianglek Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely. Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking for the big counter here. Danny Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch. Danny Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Danny Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Surianglek Sitsongrit on the side of the head. The fighters circling - Surianglek Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Danny Sitsongrit tests Surianglek Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Danny Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Danny Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danny Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Surianglek Sitsongrit's head backwards. Surianglek Sitsongrit slips under a jab. Surianglek Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Danny Sitsongrit avoids it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Danny Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Surianglek Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick. A leg kick checked by Danny Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Surianglek Sitsongrit wants to slow Danny Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Danny Sitsongrit on the side of the head. Nice defenses there by Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Surianglek Sitsongrit's head. Danny Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit lands with a cross. Danny Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Surianglek Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Danny Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Danny Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Surianglek Sitsongrit slips the punch. Surianglek Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Surianglek Sitsongrit misses the jab. Danny Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Surianglek Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Surianglek Sitsongrit looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Danny Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Surianglek Sitsongrit moves out of range easily. Danny Sitsongrit backing away here, and Surianglek Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Surianglek Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Surianglek Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Surianglek Sitsongrit cracks Danny Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Danny Sitsongrit swings for the body but Surianglek Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Surianglek Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Danny Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely. 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 Danny Sitsongrit will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Danny Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick. Surianglek Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Danny Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Surianglek Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Danny Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. Danny Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far. A chopping leg kick lands by Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick. Danny Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Surianglek Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Danny Sitsongrit. Nice body punch from Surianglek Sitsongrit. A telegraphed right hand from Surianglek Sitsongrit misses the target. Danny Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Surianglek Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Surianglek Sitsongrit tries to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet. A leg kick checked by Surianglek Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danny Sitsongrit moves away. Danny Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Danny Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body. The fighters circling - Danny Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Danny Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Surianglek Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Danny Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Surianglek Sitsongrit lands with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Danny Sitsongrit takes a swing at Surianglek Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. Danny Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Surianglek Sitsongrit momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Surianglek Sitsongrit wants to slow Danny Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs. Danny Sitsongrit throws a hook but Surianglek Sitsongrit blocks it. Surianglek Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danny Sitsongrit.
Surianglek Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A big right from Danny Sitsongrit misses. Danny Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Surianglek Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Surianglek Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Danny Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Surianglek Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily. Danny Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danny Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Surianglek Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Danny Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Danny Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danny Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Surianglek Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danny Sitsongrit. A nice side step and Surianglek Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Danny Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Surianglek Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Danny Sitsongrit's leg but Danny Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range. Danny Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Surianglek Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely. Surianglek Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Danny Sitsongrit's hands. Surianglek Sitsongrit checks a leg kick. Surianglek Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Danny Sitsongrit walks into a left hand. Surianglek Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Danny Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Danny Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Surianglek Sitsongrit is just out of range. Danny Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Danny Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Surianglek Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left. Surianglek Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Danny Sitsongrit shakes it off. Surianglek Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Danny Sitsongrit staying out of range there. A low kick from Surianglek Sitsongrit misses and Danny Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand. Danny Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Surianglek Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Surianglek Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Danny Sitsongrit. A nice inside leg kick there by Surianglek Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Danny Sitsongrit down. Danny Sitsongrit with a nice cross. A looping hook to the body misses from Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet. Surianglek Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danny Sitsongrit throws out the jab. Danny Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Danny Sitsongrit's legs. Surianglek Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Danny Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Surianglek Sitsongrit avoids it. Nice straight punches there by Danny Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Danny Sitsongrit. A swing and a miss from Danny Sitsongrit. A swing and a miss from Danny Sitsongrit. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Surianglek Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danny Sitsongrit moves away. Danny Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danny Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Danny Sitsongrit tries to work over Surianglek Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Surianglek Sitsongrit checks it. Danny Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Danny Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. An inside leg kick lands from Surianglek Sitsongrit. A solid leg kick lands there for Surianglek Sitsongrit.
Decent striking displayed by Surianglek Sitsongrit there. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Danny Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. Danny Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Surianglek Sitsongrit's body. Danny Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Surianglek Sitsongrit moves out of range. A nice side step and Surianglek Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Surianglek Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Surianglek Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danny Sitsongrit.
Surianglek Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danny Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily. Surianglek Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Danny Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Surianglek Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center. Danny Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Surianglek Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. Surianglek Sitsongrit works Danny Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook. Nice defenses there by Surianglek Sitsongrit. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Sitsongrit will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Danny Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Surianglek Sitsongrit. A jab from Danny Sitsongrit finds it's way through Surianglek Sitsongrit's defenses. Danny Sitsongrit defending well as Surianglek Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand. Danny Sitsongrit throws a hook but Surianglek Sitsongrit avoids it easily. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit instigates a clinch. Danny Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch on the inside from Danny Sitsongrit fails to land. Surianglek Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Danny Sitsongrit.
Danny Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Danny Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Surianglek Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut. Danny Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Surianglek Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Danny Sitsongrit back against the cage. Danny Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside. Danny Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Danny Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Surianglek Sitsongrit's head back.
Danny Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Surianglek Sitsongrit.
Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a right hand and Surianglek Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a jab when Danny Sitsongrit was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body. Danny Sitsongrit misses with a body kick. Danny Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Surianglek Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Danny Sitsongrit moved out of range. A little feinted left hand from Danny Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Good work by Surianglek Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick. Danny Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Surianglek Sitsongrit is out of range. Danny Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danny Sitsongrit on the side of the head. Surianglek Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Danny Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Danny Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Surianglek Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely. Danny Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike. Surianglek Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Danny Sitsongrit checks it well. Danny Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Surianglek Sitsongrit takes a swing at Danny Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Surianglek Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Danny Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Surianglek Sitsongrit's body. Surianglek Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Danny Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. 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! Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Danny Sitsongrit saw that one coming. Danny Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danny Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a left hand and Danny Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Danny Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right. Danny Sitsongrit misses with a low kick. A little jabbing left from Surianglek Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Surianglek Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Danny Sitsongrit slips a jab from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit swings for the body but Surianglek Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a looping right. Danny Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit shrugs it off though. Danny Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Surianglek Sitsongrit moves out of range as Danny Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Surianglek Sitsongrit cracks Danny Sitsongrit with an open hand slap. Surianglek Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Danny Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Surianglek Sitsongrit is out of range. Surianglek Sitsongrit jabs Danny Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance. Surianglek Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Surianglek Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danny Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Surianglek Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Danny Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Surianglek Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Surianglek Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! A swing and a miss from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a straight right. A looping hook to the body misses from Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a looping right. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. It looked like Danny Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Surianglek Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Surianglek Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Surianglek Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danny Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. Surianglek Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Danny Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Danny Sitsongrit's legs. Surianglek Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danny Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Danny Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Danny Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Surianglek Sitsongrit manages to avoid it. Danny Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Surianglek Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Surianglek Sitsongrit! But no joy. Surianglek Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! Danny Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick. Danny Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Surianglek Sitsongrit moves away. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Danny Sitsongrit checks a leg kick. A counter left hand to the body from Danny Sitsongrit misses its target. Danny Sitsongrit takes a swing at Surianglek Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. Danny Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Danny Sitsongrit off balance momentarily. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a left hand and Danny Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand. Danny Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Surianglek Sitsongrit moved out of range. Surianglek Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danny Sitsongrit with a body shot. Surianglek Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick. Danny Sitsongrit misses with a looping right. Surianglek Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danny Sitsongrit. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Danny Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Surianglek Sitsongrit saw that one coming. A good leg kick by Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Danny Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Surianglek Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely. Surianglek Sitsongrit scores with a hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Surianglek Sitsongrit just about did enough to take it. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Surianglek Sitsongrit tries to work over Danny Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Danny Sitsongrit checks it. Danny Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Surianglek Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely. Surianglek Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Surianglek Sitsongrit takes a swing at Danny Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. Surianglek Sitsongrit tests Danny Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot. Surianglek Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Surianglek Sitsongrit scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Some bone on bone action there as Danny Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Danny Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Surianglek Sitsongrit manages to avoid it. Danny Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Surianglek Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! Danny Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Surianglek Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Surianglek Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Danny Sitsongrit moves out of range. Danny Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Surianglek Sitsongrit. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses. Surianglek Sitsongrit with a nice cross. Danny Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Surianglek Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Surianglek Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot. Danny Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danny Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks. A low kick lands for Surianglek Sitsongrit.
Danny Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Danny Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Surianglek Sitsongrit throws out the jab. Danny Sitsongrit takes a swing at Surianglek Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses. A quick step to the side and Danny Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Surianglek Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes. Danny Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Danny Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A low kick lands for Surianglek Sitsongrit.
Danny Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Danny Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A head kick from Surianglek Sitsongrit lands but Danny Sitsongrit takes it in his stride. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Danny Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range. Danny Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Surianglek Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Danny Sitsongrit's head backwards. Danny Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Danny Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Surianglek Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Danny Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off. Danny Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Surianglek Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. Danny Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Surianglek Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. It appears Danny Sitsongrit was looking to counter with a kick there. Surianglek Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Danny Sitsongrit is out of range. Danny Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Surianglek Sitsongrit is just out of range. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Danny Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease. A jab from Surianglek Sitsongrit misses. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a wild combination.
Danny Sitsongrit wants to slow Surianglek Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses. Surianglek Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Danny Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Danny Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Danny Sitsongrit is just out of range. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick. Surianglek Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Danny Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Danny Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danny Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Surianglek Sitsongrit shakes it off. Nice defenses there by Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Danny Sitsongrit with an uppercut! Danny Sitsongrit punishes Surianglek Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch. Danny Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Surianglek Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it. Surianglek Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here. Danny Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Danny Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Surianglek Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Danny Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Surianglek Sitsongrit has time to react. Surianglek Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses. Danny Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Surianglek Sitsongrit's belly button to the back. Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks. Danny Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Danny Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Surianglek Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely. Danny Sitsongrit checks a leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Danny Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Surianglek Sitsongrit keeps Danny Sitsongrit at a distance using the push kick. Danny Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Surianglek Sitsongrit moved out of range. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Danny Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Surianglek Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Surianglek Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danny Sitsongrit with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Danny Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Danny Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Surianglek Sitsongrit throws out the jab. Danny Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Surianglek Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it. Danny Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A looping hook to the body misses from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet. A leg kick checked by Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Surianglek Sitsongrit's sensitive parts. Surianglek Sitsongrit checks a leg kick. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Surianglek Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands with a nice body kick. Danny Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Surianglek Sitsongrit. A slow jab from Danny Sitsongrit misses its intended target. Danny Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Surianglek Sitsongrit's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Danny Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Surianglek Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Danny Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it. Some bone on bone action there as Surianglek Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Danny Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! Surianglek Sitsongrit takes a swing at Danny Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Danny Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Surianglek Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it. Danny Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Surianglek Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Surianglek Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands a jab to Danny Sitsongrit's midsection. Danny Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Surianglek Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Surianglek Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Surianglek Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danny Sitsongrit manages to avoid it. Surianglek Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Danny Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Danny Sitsongrit misses the target. Surianglek Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Danny Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely. Danny Sitsongrit clobbers Surianglek Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Danny Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Surianglek Sitsongrit should have avoided that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Danny Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Surianglek Sitsongrit slips the punch. Surianglek Sitsongrit stuns Danny Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a looping right. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit swings for the body but Surianglek Sitsongrit moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses the body punch and Surianglek Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Danny Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A jab from Surianglek Sitsongrit finds it's way through Danny Sitsongrit's defenses. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Danny Sitsongrit saw that one coming. A clash of legs there as Surianglek Sitsongrit blocks the low kick. Danny Sitsongrit slips a jab from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab. Danny Sitsongrit checks a leg kick. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body. Surianglek Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Danny Sitsongrit.
Danny Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Danny Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Surianglek Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit swings for the body but Surianglek Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Danny Sitsongrit motions for Surianglek Sitsongrit to come forward. Danny Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands with a right hand. Good work by Danny Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick. Surianglek Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Surianglek Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Danny Sitsongrit. 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! Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Danny Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Danny Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Surianglek Sitsongrit avoids it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Surianglek Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Danny Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely. Danny Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Surianglek Sitsongrit saw that one coming. Danny Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Good work by Danny Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick. Danny Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Danny Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Danny Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Nice body punch from Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit gets through Danny Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Surianglek Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Surianglek Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Surianglek Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing. Danny Sitsongrit rushes Surianglek Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Danny Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danny Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Danny Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Surianglek Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Danny Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. Surianglek Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danny Sitsongrit's elbow. Surianglek Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike. Surianglek Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Danny Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. Danny Sitsongrit tries to work over Surianglek Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Surianglek Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danny Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Danny Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Danny Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Surianglek Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Danny Sitsongrit off balance momentarily. Danny Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Surianglek Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily. Danny Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Surianglek Sitsongrit.
Danny Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Nice body punch from Danny Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Surianglek Sitsongrit.
Danny Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Surianglek Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Danny Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick. Danny Sitsongrit moves out of range as Surianglek Sitsongrit strikes. Surianglek Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses. It appears Danny Sitsongrit was looking to counter with a kick there. Surianglek Sitsongrit defending well as Danny Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand. Surianglek Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Danny Sitsongrit. Surianglek Sitsongrit motions for Danny Sitsongrit to come forward. Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Danny Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Surianglek Sitsongrit.
Surianglek Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Danny Sitsongrit's leg but Danny Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range. Danny Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Surianglek Sitsongrit.
Danny Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Surianglek Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming. A solid leg kick lands there for Danny Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheers as Surianglek Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Danny Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though. Danny Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Surianglek Sitsongrit. Danny Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Surianglek Sitsongrit slips the punch. Danny Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Surianglek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Surianglek Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit! Surianglek Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Surianglek Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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