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GAMMA#1140 Kimi v Pornthonglek PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balthasar Van Thüringen (ranked 2797 p4p, 1815 weight class) and Antwan Tran (ranked 92 p4p, 80 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Antwan Tran enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Balthasar Van Thüringen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antwan Tran!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Thüringen scores with a nice strike.
 It looks like Antwan Tran has been cut.
Tran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen thuds a left hand into Tran's body.
Van Thüringen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Thüringen. Tran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tran throws out a counter right but Van Thüringen avoids it with no problem.
Van Thüringen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Thüringen scores with a jab. Tran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tran defending well as Van Thüringen loads up on a big left hand.
Tran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Thüringen connects with a body shot that sends Tran's belly button to the back.
Van Thüringen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tran looks winded!
Van Thüringen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tran defending well as Van Thüringen loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Tran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Thüringen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tran takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Thüringen cracks Tran with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tran tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Van Thüringen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tran is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthasar Van Thüringen!
Balthasar Van Thüringen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Libor Lunak (ranked 1581 p4p, 1368 weight class) and Jayson Francis (ranked 75 p4p, 41 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Libor Lunak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayson Francis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lunak doesn't manage to clinch there - Francis circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Francis! But no joy.
Lunak doesn't manage to clinch there - Francis circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Francis checks a leg kick.
Francis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lunak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lunak cracks Francis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lunak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lunak misses with a series of wild punches.
Lunak throws a hook but Francis blocks it.
Lunak misses the jab.
Lunak staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Lunak.
Francis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
Lunak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Francis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Francis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lunak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Francis on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunak misses with a head kick.
Lunak looks to throw the jab but Francis is out of range.
Francis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lunak throws a shot from downtown. Francis moves away and avoids it.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lunak manages to avoid it.
Lunak misses with a lunging right hand
and Francis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francis misses the shot to the body.
Libor Lunak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lunak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Francis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Francis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lunak misses with a straight left.
Lunak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lunak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lunak looks to land a left hand but Francis moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Lunak.
A jab from Lunak does it's job there.
Francis looks to land a right hand but Lunak moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lunak throws a looping overhand right but Francis ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunak throws a right hand that misses
and Francis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lunak misses with the combination.
Lunak lands a right hook to the body.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Lunak moved out of range nicely.
Lunak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Libor Lunak's cut is getting worse.
Lunak swings for the body but Francis moves out of range.
Lunak 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.
Lunak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lunak throws a hook but Francis blocks it.
Lunak misses with a straight left.
Lunak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lunak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lunak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Francis scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis moves out of range as Lunak strikes.
Lunak misses with a lunging right hand
and Francis counters with a left to the body.
Lunak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lunak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Francis ducks under a wild hook from Lunak.
Nice shot by Lunak.
Francis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lunak walks into a straight right hand from Francis.
Lunak misses with a body shot.
Francis pushes Lunak away with a front kick.
Lunak is breathing heavily.
Francis connects with a body shot that sends Lunak's belly button to the back.
Francis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Francis throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lunak sprawling to the canvas! Lunak rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Francis finish him?!
 Lunak is rocked!
Libor Lunak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Francis fakes the body blow, causing Lunak to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lunak goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jayson Francis!
Jayson Francis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Sojka (ranked 637 p4p, 562 weight class) and Clive Hicks (ranked 90 p4p, 76 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Clive Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sojka under the eye.
It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
Sojka misses the jab.
Sojka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Sojka.
Sojka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sojka has time to react.
Sojka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Sojka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sojka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sojka with a jab.
Sojka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Sojka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Sojka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sojka throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.
Sojka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sojka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hicks moves out of range as Sojka strikes.
Hicks throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been told by Sojka's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hicks shoots in but no luck this time.
Sojka misses with a wild body shot.
Sojka takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Hicks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hicks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sojka counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Sojka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hicks defending well as Sojka loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sojka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sojka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sojka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks throws a body punch but Sojka moves out of range.
Sojka throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Sojka swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sojka cracks Hicks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sojka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sojka misses with a left hand
and Hicks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hicks with a hook.
Sojka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hicks's hands.
Hicks shoots in and gets a takedown into Sojka's guard.
Hicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hicks prevents Sojka from getting back to his feet.
Hicks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sojka is keeping the position for now.
Sojka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Sojka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hicks passes Sojka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sojka wants to get back to his feet.
Hicks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sojka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hicks lands a nice short elbow.
Hicks working over Sojka with some ground and pound. Sojka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hicks prevents Sojka from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hicks connects with a nice short shot to Sojka's temple.
Hicks thows a huge punch but Sojka dodges it nicely.
Hicks stops Sojka from getting back to his feet.
Hicks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hicks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hicks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Hicks.
Sojka is rocked!
Hicks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Sojka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hicks is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sojka is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hicks fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sojka from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hicks! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clive Hicks!
Clive Hicks tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iov Kuzmin (ranked 684 p4p, 1029 weight class) and James Hunt (ranked 91 p4p, 137 weight class). Kuzmin comes to the cage accompanied by La Caution - Thé à la Menthe. James Hunt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Iov Kuzmin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Iov Kuzmin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, James Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzmin misses with a straight right.
Hunt cracks Kuzmin with a good jab.
Kuzmin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Kuzmin moved out of range.
Kuzmin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Kuzmin moved out of range nicely.
Kuzmin stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzmin. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Kuzmin slips a jab from Hunt.
Kuzmin attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kuzmin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmin needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Kuzmin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt throws a push kick but Kuzmin slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt slips a straight right by Kuzmin.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuzmin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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.
Hunt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuzmin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzmin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt tries to kick Kuzmin off but Kuzmin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuzmin looks to land a strike but Hunt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kuzmin is working Hunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kuzmin is working Hunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuzmin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Kuzmin isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuzmin throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kuzmin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt stands and steps away. Kuzmin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Kuzmin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iov Kuzmin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmin digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Kuzmin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuzmin moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuzmin cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmin manages to avoid it.
Kuzmin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kuzmin.
Kuzmin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunt defending well though.
Kuzmin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt pushes Kuzmin off looking to stand but Kuzmin dives back in and keeps control.
Kuzmin throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Kuzmin misses with a head shot. Hunt uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzmin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt wants to stand and escape but Kuzmin is having none of it.
Kuzmin chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuzmin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuzmin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuzmin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuzmin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuzmin throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuzmin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Iov Kuzmin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kuzmin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hunt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kuzmin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kuzmin working the ground and pound.
Kuzmin prevents Hunt from escaping the position.
Kuzmin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kuzmin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hunt is avoiding damage well.
Iov Kuzmin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuzmin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt taking a bit of punishment here - Kuzmin scoring with strikes.
Hunt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kuzmin.
Kuzmin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmin working the strikes but Hunt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Hunt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kuzmin scoring with some ground and pound.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuzmin postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt wants to stand and escape but Kuzmin is having none of it.
Kuzmin looking to pass the guard.
Kuzmin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuzmin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuzmin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuzmin throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kuzmin 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.
Hunt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kuzmin, up you get!
Donk. Kuzmin catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt takes a swing at Kuzmin's ribcage but misses.
Hunt slips under a jab from Kuzmin.
Hunt with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmin throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuzmin, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmin blocks an uppercut.
Kuzmin blocking some punches.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuzmin backwards.
Kuzmin manages to break the clinch.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuzmin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Kuzmin there.
Hunt looks to throw a body kick
and Kuzmin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hunt!
Kuzmin working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuzmin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Kuzmin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kuzmin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kuzmin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunt to see if he's OK.
Hunt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hunt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kuzmin connects with a decent elbow.
Kuzmin working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kuzmin lands an elbow.
Kuzmin working the head with strikes.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Kuzmin lands a few punches from side control.
Hunt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kuzmin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hunt is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kuzmin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iov Kuzmin!
Iov Kuzmin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gouda Cheese (ranked 577 p4p, 164 weight class) and Luuk Benjamin (ranked 56 p4p, 22 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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25 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gouda Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luuk Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Benjamin delivers a nice body kick.
Cheese misses with a left hand
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand.
Benjamin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Cheese misses its intended target.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benjamin throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Cheese does no damage.
Benjamin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cheese with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese tries to score with a low kick but Benjamin moves his leg out of the way.
Benjamin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cheese will feel that in the morning.
Benjamin misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benjamin manages to avoid it.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Benjamin moved out of range nicely.
Benjamin throws a low kick, looking for Cheese's leg but Cheese calmly moves out of range.
Benjamin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cheese throws a right hand that misses
and Benjamin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cheese thinking.
Cheese throws a shot from downtown. Benjamin moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Cheese misses.
Benjamin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benjamin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cheese swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benjamin.
Nice uppercut there from Benjamin.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin scores with a head kick.
It looks like Gouda Cheese has been cut.
Benjamin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cheese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheese gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Benjamin is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Benjamin misses.
Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cheese lands with a right hand.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benjamin moves away.
Benjamin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cheese darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at The Death Star that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cheese throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Benjamin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benjamin misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Benjamin ducks down to avoid it.
Benjamin throws a big counter head kick but Cheese avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cheese.
Benjamin takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Cheese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese tries a head kick but it misses.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Benjamin.
Benjamin ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
A shot to the body from Benjamin misses
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheese lands a body shot.
Benjamin scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese cracks a nice hook into Benjamin's ribs.
Benjamin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjamin misses with a few strikes there.
Cheese throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benjamin tries a quick counter leg kick but Cheese is wise to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese misses with a right hand
and Benjamin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Benjamin misses.
Benjamin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cheese misses with a head kick.
Benjamin misses with a kick to the body.
Cheese throws a counter high kick but Benjamin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 Gouda Cheese will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gouda Cheese's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Cheese. That snapped Benjamin's head back.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Benjamin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benjamin throws a sloppy head kick
letting Cheese counter with a right hand.
Benjamin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cheese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benjamin throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gouda Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benjamin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheese throws a series of punches but Benjamin avoids them all with ease.
Cheese takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese wants to slow Benjamin down by chopping away at his legs.
Cheese swings widly with a right hand
enabling Benjamin to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese throws a shot from downtown. Benjamin moves away and avoids it.
Benjamin scoring well with a low kick there.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benjamin jabs at Cheese's body.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Benjamin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Benjamin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Benjamin checks a low kick from Cheese.
Cheese connects with a leg kick.
Cheese throws a body kick that misses.
Cheese has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese throws the kick towards the body but Benjamin avoids it.
Benjamin lands with a good body shot.
Benjamin misses with a looping right.
Cheese moves out of range of the leg kick from Benjamin.
Benjamin scores with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benjamin 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 Cheese has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cheese and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese throws a right hand that misses
and Benjamin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cheese really felt that one!
Cheese connects with a looping right hand.
Benjamin throws a head kick that Cheese semi-blocks.
Cheese is rocked!
Cheese throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benjamin counters with a big left hand that crumples Cheese! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luuk Benjamin!
An out of breath Luuk Benjamin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarrod Beard (ranked 399 p4p, 646 weight class) and Sergei Sarkisov (ranked 21 p4p, 33 weight class). Beard comes into the arena with Ladies Love Country Boys - Trace Adkins blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sergei Sarkisov enters the cage!
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31
280
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13 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarrod Beard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Sarkisov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Beard misses the target.
Sarkisov throws out a counter right but Beard avoids it with no problem.
Beard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sarkisov as he jumps to the side.
Beard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarkisov moves away.
Sarkisov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beard's head.
Sarkisov throws a body shot but no joy.
Beard looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarkisov is just out of range.
Beard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sarkisov is fending him off so far but Beard persists. Nope, Sarkisov circles away and we're back to standing.
Beard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sarkisov quickly recovers to half guard.
Beard prevents Sarkisov from improving his position.
Beard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard throwing shots but Sarkisov is blocking nicely.
Beard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sarkisov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beard.
Beard working over Sarkisov with some ground and pound. Sarkisov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beard lands a nice short elbow.
Sarkisov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Beard throwing shots but Sarkisov is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beard throws a strike but Sarkisov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Beard lands a couple of elbows.
Sarkisov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sarkisov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Beard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sarkisov is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sarkisov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beard.
Sarkisov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beard trying to control but Sarkisov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beard throws a big right hand that misses.
Beard wants to control from the top but Sarkisov keeps moving.
Beard throws a big elbow that misses.
Sarkisov keeping moving, preventing Beard from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Beard thuds a left hand into Sarkisov's body.
Sergei Sarkisov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beard with a poor takedown
and Sarkisov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrod Beard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beard throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarkisov tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jarrod Beard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarkisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarkisov throws a hook but Beard blocks it.
Beard looking to score a takedown here. Sarkisov is defending well but Beard drives through and ends up in Sarkisov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beard trying to control but Sarkisov is working from the bottom.
Beard works over Sarkisov with some ground and pound from guard.
Beard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarkisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarkisov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beard 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.
Beard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarkisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Beard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beard throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sarkisov to regain full guard.
Sarkisov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beard is one step ahead there.
Sarkisov is pulling down on Beard's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard wants to pass the guard but Sarkisov is keeping the position.
Beard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sarkisov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sarkisov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarkisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarkisov keeping full guard, as Beard tries to pass.
Jarrod Beard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sarkisov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sarkisov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beard tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarkisov is retaining full guard.
Beard pushing down on Sarkisov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sarkisov's head.
Sarkisov is staying active underneath Beard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarkisov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beard.
Beard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beard looks to land a strike but Sarkisov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Beard lands a couple of elbows.
Beard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarkisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sarkisov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beard throws an elbow that misses. Sarkisov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beard's guard. Nice move by Sarkisov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sarkisov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sarkisov wants to get up but he can't break Beard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Beard looking for a sweep. Not yet Beard, not yet.
Beard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sarkisov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Beard is looking for a sweep. Sarkisov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sarkisov decides to return to a standing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Beard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Beard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sarkisov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sarkisov looks to land a right hand but Beard moved out of range.
Sarkisov throws out a loose jab but Beard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarkisov slips under a jab from Beard.
Sarkisov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beard jabs Sarkisov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sarkisov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beard manages to avoid it.
Beard scores with a hook.
Beard doesn't manage to clinch there - Sarkisov circles away.
Beard looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarkisov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard throws a body punch but Sarkisov moves out of range.
Beard swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Sarkisov counter with a right hand.
Sarkisov throws a sloppy head kick and Beard moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sarkisov at a distance.
Sarkisov throws a sloppy head kick and Beard moves out of range easily.
Beard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sarkisov sprawls and moves away.
Beard moves out of range as Sarkisov strikes.
Beard just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarkisov throws a head kick that half lands.
Beard is looking to wear down Sarkisov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarkisov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sergei Sarkisov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sarkisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beard.
Sarkisov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beard checks a leg kick.
Sarkisov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrod Beard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beard tries for a takedown but Sarkisov circles away easily
and Sarkisov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beard takes one on the button.
Beard looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarkisov is just out of range.
Beard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sarkisov has Beard up against the cage in a clinch.
Sarkisov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beard blocks the elbow strike.
Sarkisov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sarkisov pushes off an throws an elbow but Beard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beard misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sarkisov throws an elbow but misses.
Sarkisov lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sarkisov up against the cage.
Sarkisov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beard blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Beard.
Beard avoids a wild elbow strike from Sarkisov.
Beard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sergei Sarkisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Jarrod Beard has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Beard as the two fighters clinch.
Beard leaning against his opponent.
Beard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sarkisov backwards.
Beard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarkisov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sarkisov throws an elbow but misses.
Beard tries to throw a body punch but Sarkisov avoids it by throwing Beard back against the cage.
Sarkisov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sarkisov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beard can't find room to land a body shot as Sarkisov controls the action.
Sarkisov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Beard dodges an elbow strike from Sarkisov.
Beard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sarkisov backwards.
Beard is trying to drag Sarkisov to the mat but Sarkisov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sarkisov's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sarkisov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beard's brow.
Sarkisov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beard tries to throw a body punch but Sarkisov avoids it by throwing Beard back against the cage.
Sarkisov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sarkisov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beard dodges an elbow strike from Sarkisov.
Beard lands a takedown into guard.
Sarkisov pushes Beard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jarrod Beard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beard stuns Sarkisov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Sarkisov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beard 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarrod Beard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thufir Hawat (ranked 498 p4p, 212 weight class) and Glen Hoddle (ranked 68 p4p, 31 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 27 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thufir Hawat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Glen Hoddle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Hawat misses
and Hoddle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawat!
Hawat holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hawat is trying to control Hoddle's posture but Hoddle avoids it.
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.
Hawat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoddle tries to stand but Hawat is controlling his head.
Hoddle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hawat tries to buck Hoddle off but Hoddle is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hawat thumps Hoddle with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawat.
A combination from Hawat does no damage.
Hawat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Hawat misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hawat throws a sloppy head kick and Hoddle moves out of range easily.
Hawat scores with a punch to the head.
Hawat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Hawat misses.
That kick from Hawat tenderised Hoddle's leg. Hoddle is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawat misses the target.
Hoddle with the counter takedown but Hawat avoids it easily.
Hawat misses with a low kick.
Hoddle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawat throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat scores with a jab to the head.
Hawat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left lands for Hawat.
Hawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawat lands with a cross.
Thufir Hawat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hoddle blocks a leg kick.
And Hoddle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawat lands with a kick to the temple. Hoddle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thufir Hawat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoddle takes one to the chin there.
Hawat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hawat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoddle is out of range and Hawat settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoddle staying out of range there.
Hawat throws a hook to the side of Hoddle's head but Hoddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawat thows a body kick. Hoddle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hawat is looking to chop away at Hoddle's legs.
Hawat works Hoddle's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawat misses with a looping right.
And Hoddle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crunch! Hawat slams his shin into Hoddle's torso.
Hawat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Hoddle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoddle moves away.
Hoddle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawat looks to throw a body kick
and Hoddle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawat!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thufir Hawat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab by Hawat.
Hawat tries to land a front kick but Hoddle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoddle avoids the head kick by Hawat.
Hoddle with the counter takedown but Hawat avoids it easily.
Hawat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Hawat does no damage.
Hawat misses with a looping left.
Hoddle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawat swings for the body but Hoddle moves out of range.
Hoddle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hawat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawat.
Hawat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoddle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoddle can do to turn this around?
Hoddle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawat.
Hawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawat lands a leg kick that knocks Hoddle off balance momentarily.
Hawat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thufir Hawat is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoddle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoddle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawat delivers a nice body kick.
Hawat throws a front kick aimed at Hoddle's knee but Hoddle avoids it well.
Hawat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawat throws a looping overhand right but Hoddle ducks down to avoid it.
Hoddle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hawat clobbers Hoddle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Hawat misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoddle needs to keep his hands up - Hawat had a free shot at his head there.
Hawat connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoddle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawat gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hoddle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoddle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hawat has his hands on Hoddle's head, controlling the position.
Hawat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoddle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoddle stopping the sweep attempt from Hawat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawat.
Hawat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoddle with the counter takedown but Hawat avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thufir Hawat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hawat throws a solid leg kick but Hoddle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawat.
Hoddle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawat defends it well.
Hawat throws out a loose jab but Hoddle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoddle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawat throws a leg kick but Hoddle checks it.
Hawat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoddle feints the counter takedown.
Hoddle checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoddle with the counter takedown but Hawat avoids it easily.
Hawat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoddle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawat misses with a wild body shot.
Hoddle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoddle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawat moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Hawat.
Hoddle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawat throws a hook to the side of Hoddle's head but Hoddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoddle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoddle defending well as Hawat loads up on a big left hand.
Hoddle feints the counter takedown.
Hawat misses with a low kick.
Hoddle with the counter takedown but Hawat avoids it easily.
Hawat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoddle was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawat.
Hawat tries to score with a low kick but Hoddle moves his leg out of the way.
Hoddle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Hawat misses.
Hoddle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawat looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoddle is just out of range.
Hoddle feints the counter takedown.
Hawat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hoddle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thufir Hawat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawat misses with a straight right.
Hoddle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawat scores with a hook to the body. Hoddle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawat throws a leg kick that is checked
so Hoddle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hoddle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hawat's guard.
Glen Hoddle has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle tries to stand but Hawat is controlling from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hoddle preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawat. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawat misses with a body shot.
Jab by Hawat.
Hawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawat throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hoddle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawat won't be happy with that.
Hawat is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hoddle has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hoddle tries to stand but Hawat is controlling his head.
Hoddle working away.
Glen Hoddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoddle wants to stand but Hawat has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thufir Hawat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawat, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thufir Hawat!
Thufir Hawat seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris John (ranked 74 p4p, 328 weight class) and Danny Sitsongrit (ranked 11 p4p, 38 weight class). John comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Stop Me Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by John.
John throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit clinches up with John and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for John.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
John has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.
John tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
John works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as John blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of John's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John slips under a jab.
John slips under a jab.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
John digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
John lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
John avoids a kick to the body.
John connects with a nice looking jab.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
John misses with an attempted mid kick.
John lands with a nice body punch.
John checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but John checks it.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from John.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into 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!
John just misses with a punch to the body.
John is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from John.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by John.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
John is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and John takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
John checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
John is looking to counter punch.
John takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and John holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
John blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
John cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
John with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
John drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. John shakes it off.
John tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with John's head.
John misses the shot to the body.
John has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with John's head.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danny Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
John moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when John was well out of range.
John throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
John misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
John misses the jab.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but John moves out of range.
John misses the jab.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
John scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
John ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
John connects with a single shot there.
John throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John lands with a nice body punch.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
John keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and John tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
John lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from John.
Good leg kick by John.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
John lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. John doesn't seem phased though.
John throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
John throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and John settles back down.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as John checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
John misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
letting John counter with a right hand.
John misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for John.
John throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
John throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
John throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit cracks John with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of John's head.
John avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
John punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit jabs John right on the nose. John blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab from John.
John throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
John stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
A nice combination there by John.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but John saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
It looks like John has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
John misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by John - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from John tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
John wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
John breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but John is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from John on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
John looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from John lands.
John throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of John's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by John.
Chris John is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
John slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
John looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping John at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
John connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping John at a distance.
John throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris John dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. John looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
John misses the jab.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
John throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
John avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit pushes John away with a front kick.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but John connects with a nice, crisp jab.
John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit motions for John to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from John misses.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
John throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
John tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but John moves out of range.
John bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
John throws a head kick that Sitsongrit semi-blocks.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit stuns John with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
John with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from John.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into John's body.
John connects with a looping right hand.
John is looking to score with low kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John tries to counter by clinching up but Sitsongrit breaks away and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
John throws a shot to the body.
John throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
John uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but John avoids it.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but John moved away.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
John buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but John takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John throws a quick inside leg kick.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. John checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by John.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit catches John with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
John lands with a slapping head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
John throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
John missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. John doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed John momentarily.
John jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by John.
John throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
John is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
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 Chris John.
I think John 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris John!
Chris John spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorgen Kruth (ranked 138 p4p, 161 weight class) and Whealer Van Hire (ranked 17 p4p, 20 weight class). Kruth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Hole Sun- Soundgarden. Van Hire has chosen Billy Joe ft. Koni-K | Le sacre de la tronçonneuse as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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33
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25 - 9 - 0 |
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145
22 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorgen Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Whealer Van Hire!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Kruth does no damage.
Kruth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruth throws an off balance right hand
and Van Hire counters with a head kick. That will keep Kruth thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kruth shoots and misses
letting Van Hire counter with a right hand.
Kruth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Hire counters with a straight right hand.
Kruth is rocked!
It looks like Jorgen Kruth has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Hire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruth circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruth fails with the takedown
and Van Hire counters with a nice right hand that sends Kruth toppling to the canvas! Kruth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Van Hire finish him?!
Oh Kruth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Hire pushes Kruth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Van Hire.
Kruth seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Hire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kruth managing to block the knees to the body from Van Hire.
Kruth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Hire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kruth is trying to drag Van Hire to the mat but Van Hire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Van Hire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Hire lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruth backwards.
Van Hire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kruth.
A shot in the inside from Van Hire.
Van Hire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
Van Hire lands with a light punch inside.
Kruth tries to pull guard but Van Hire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Hire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kruth.
Van Hire struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruth controls his hands.
Van Hire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kruth takes a shot to the head.
Kruth wants a takedown.
Kruth has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van Hire clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Hire is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hire showing good submission defense here.
Kruth is looking to control Van Hire but Van Hire is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Van Hire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kruth working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Van Hire defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Van Hire fending off the submission attempt from Kruth.
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.
Van Hire is trying to break free.
Kruth working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Van Hire is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kruth.
Van Hire defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Van Hire's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kruth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Van Hire prevents Kruth from getting a body triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Van Hire just trying to survive but Kruth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kruth tries to keep control of the position but Van Hire is staying busy.
Kruth working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kruth working for a choke but Van Hire is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Whealer Van Hire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kruth has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Hire! But no joy.
Kruth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Hire defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Hire keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Hire tries to avoid it but Kruth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Hire to the ground. Van Hire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Hire leaves Kruth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Hire throws a lazy right hand but Kruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hire slaps away a takedown attempt from Kruth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Hire has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Whealer Van Hire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruth closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Hire counters with a nice leg kick.
Kruth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruth takes one to the side of the head.
Kruth throws a lazy right hand but Van Hire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Hire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruth tries to clinch but Van Hire moves away
and Van Hire counters with a solid body kick.
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt - Van Hire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Hire lands with a shot to the body.
Van Hire scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruth should have avoided that one.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown but Van Hire shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hire scores with a body shot.
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!
Van Hire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Hire lands a big right hand that sends Kruth crashing to the mat! Van Hire stays standing though and waves Kruth back to his feet!
Jorgen Kruth's cut is getting worse.
Van Hire clinches.
Van Hire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Hire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kruth.
Van Hire lands a shoulder strike.
Van Hire lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Van Hire.
Van Hire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Hire tries to throw a body punch but Kruth avoids it by throwing Van Hire back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Hire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Hire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kruth.
Van Hire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruth backwards.
A shot in the inside from Van Hire.
Nice body punch from Van Hire.
Van Hire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Van Hire as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Hire.
Van Hire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kruth.
Whealer Van Hire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Hire lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Hire is working Kruth over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Hire.
Van Hire pushes Kruth against the cage. Van Hire is working some dirty boxing. Van Hire pushes off with a quick right hook! Kruth goes down! Kruth tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Van Hire moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whealer Van Hire!
Whealer Van Hire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimi Enqvist (ranked 7 p4p, 66 weight class) and Pornthonglek Sitsongrit (ranked 2 p4p, 9 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
145
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28
147
14 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kimi Enqvist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Enqvist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Enqvist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Enqvist checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thumps Enqvist with a low kick.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Enqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Enqvist has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Enqvist.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Enqvist controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage.
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
It appears Enqvist was looking to counter with a kick there.
Enqvist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Crunch! Enqvist slams his shin into Sitsongrit's torso.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enqvist.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Enqvist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Enqvist.
Enqvist is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Enqvist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Enqvist moves into range and clinches up with Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Enqvist.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Enqvist connects with a leg kick.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enqvist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been told by Enqvist's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Enqvist's body.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Enqvist strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Enqvist checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Enqvist misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Enqvist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Enqvist misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Enqvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Enqvist throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Enqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Enqvist.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Enqvist clinches.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Enqvist pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to break free but Enqvist has control.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Enqvist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Enqvist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Enqvist misses with a body punch.
Enqvist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enqvist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Enqvist lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Enqvist blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enqvist lands a left hand.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enqvist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist lands a nice shot to the body.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Enqvist.
Enqvist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Enqvist counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Enqvist.
Enqvist gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Enqvist breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Enqvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kimi Enqvist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Enqvist avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Enqvist fails to land.
Enqvist lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enqvist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enqvist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Enqvist's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Enqvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Enqvist tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Enqvist up against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Enqvist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Enqvist is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Enqvist tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Enqvist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Enqvist prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Enqvist is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Enqvist lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Enqvist controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Enqvist backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Enqvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Enqvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Enqvist back against the cage.
Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
A counter left hand to the body from Enqvist misses its target.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It appears Enqvist was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Enqvist takes one to the chin there.
Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit cracks Enqvist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Enqvist walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Enqvist looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Enqvist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Enqvist works the jab nicely.
It looks like Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Enqvist closes the distance and clinches.
Enqvist takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Enqvist scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enqvist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Enqvist.
Enqvist blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Enqvist's head.
Enqvist breaks the clinch.
Enqvist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist takes one to the side of the head.
Enqvist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Enqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Enqvist moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Enqvist is just out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Enqvist's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Enqvist tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enqvist tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Enqvist 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 Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Enqvist misses with a head kick.
Enqvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pornthonglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
That's time! Enqvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Enqvist throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Enqvist avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Enqvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Enqvist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Enqvist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Enqvist down.
Enqvist just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Enqvist tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Enqvist lands but Sitsongrit takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Enqvist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Enqvist tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Enqvist down with leg kicks.
Enqvist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enqvist slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Enqvist defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Enqvist throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Enqvist. Enqvist maintains the clinch.
Enqvist cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses.
Enqvist misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Enqvist.
Enqvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Enqvist.
Enqvist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Enqvist lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Enqvist lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Enqvist.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Enqvist throws a head punch that misses.
Enqvist scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Enqvist blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enqvist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Sitsongrit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Enqvist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Enqvist lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Enqvist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Enqvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enqvist misses with a body shot.
Enqvist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Enqvist's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Enqvist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Enqvist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Enqvist checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Enqvist is able to avoid easily.
Enqvist staying out of range there.
Enqvist tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Enqvist avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Enqvist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Enqvist throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range.
Enqvist seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Enqvist doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Enqvist is out of range.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enqvist.
Enqvist misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Enqvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Enqvist avoids it with no problem.
Enqvist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Enqvist throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enqvist moves away.
Enqvist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Enqvist strikes.
Enqvist moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
letting Enqvist counter with a right hand.
Enqvist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEnqvist.
Enqvist throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Enqvist.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Enqvist fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Enqvist - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Enqvist.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Enqvist's head back.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit defending well as Enqvist loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Enqvist moves away and avoids it.
Enqvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Enqvist.
Enqvist walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit clobbers Enqvist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Enqvist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Enqvist.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Enqvist looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Enqvist's head backwards.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Enqvist.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Enqvist lands a high kick!
Enqvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit pushes Enqvist up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Enqvist lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Enqvist lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right from Enqvist on the inside.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Enqvist.
Enqvist lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Enqvist seems unphased.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Enqvist avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Enqvist scores with a kick to the midsection.
Enqvist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Enqvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it.
Enqvist lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Enqvist manages to avoid it.
Enqvist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Enqvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Enqvist throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Enqvist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Enqvist avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Enqvist on the side of the head.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Enqvist counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit tests Enqvist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Enqvist's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Enqvist off balance momentarily.
Enqvist throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Enqvist wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Enqvist throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
A lazy body kick from Sitsongrit
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Enqvist staying out of range there.
Enqvist throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Enqvist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Enqvist moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit catches Enqvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Enqvist misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Enqvist.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Enqvist's head back.
Enqvist throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enqvist is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Enqvist's head backwards.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Enqvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Enqvist's body.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Enqvist.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Enqvist avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Enqvist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Enqvist misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
A punch lands to the side of Enqvist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Enqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Enqvist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Enqvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enqvist throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Enqvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Enqvist at a distance.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enqvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Enqvist's ribcage but misses.
Enqvist lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Enqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Enqvist with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kimi Enqvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enqvist takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Enqvist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Enqvist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Enqvist misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Enqvist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enqvist looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Enqvist blocks a leg kick.
Enqvist scores with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit is working Enqvist over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enqvist's elbow.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Enqvist has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Enqvist misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Enqvist blocks it.
Enqvist tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Enqvist working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Enqvist misses with a punch on the inside.
Enqvist misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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