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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Quin (ranked 1348 p4p, 1232 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 142 p4p, 129 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 cm 27 151 6 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ World class boxer Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler World class MT Granite chin |
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Quin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin. Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Quin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit moves out of range as Quin strikes. Sitsongrit has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Quin looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range. Quin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away. Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Quin's shoulder, as Quin tries to avoid the shot. Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Quin misses with a looping right. Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin. Quin digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs. The fighters circling - Quin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Quin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quin down. Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes. Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've been told by Quin's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Quin misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand. Sitsongrit slips a jab from Quin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Quin's leg but Quin calmly moves out of range. A quick step to the side and Quin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit. A little feinted left hand from Quin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Quin connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back. Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quin throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it. Sitsongrit takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses. An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit. Quin tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook. Sitsongrit moves out of range as Quin strikes. The crowd cheers as Quin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though. Quin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Quin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit. Quin throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Sitsongrit cracks Quin with a good jab. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Quin staying out of range there. Quin misses with a straight right. Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quin defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand. Quin misses with a straight right. Sitsongrit swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target. Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away. Quin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quin, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Quin jabs at Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin blocks a jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Quin avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Sitsongrit throws a hook but Quin blocks it. Sitsongrit swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Quin misses with an uppercut. A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses. Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Quin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit. Quin misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely. Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick. Quin throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Quin is wise to it. Quin throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Quin counters with a nice uppercut. Quin connects with a nice looking jab.
Quin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quin. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Quin sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit misses with a straight right. An attempted straight right counter from Quin misses the target. A shot to the liver by Quin. Beautiful body shot. Quin thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses. Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away. Quin moves out of range of the body kick. Quin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily. Quin throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Quin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Quin counters with a stiff right hand. Quin jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well. A chopping leg kick lands by Quin. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Quin tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Quin throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it. Quin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Quin dominated that round. That's time! Quin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Quin lands with a shot to the body. Quin loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch. Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quin. Quin throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Quin misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely. Quin throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily. Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice defenses there by Quin. A quick step to the side and Quin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses. A quick step to the side and Quin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A little feinted left hand from Quin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit misses with a left hand and Quin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range. Quin throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it. Nice uppercut lands for Quin. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Quin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Quin misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quin. Sitsongrit moves into the clinch. Quin takes a shot to the head. Quin misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. Quin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot. Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away. Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin. Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
A jab from Quin misses. And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but Quin manages to step out the way in time. Quin lands a jab. Quin scores with a nice strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Quin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit. Quin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Quin there as he acknowledges the shot. Quin throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Quin's ribs. Quin throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sitsongrit staying out of range there. A swing and a miss from Quin. Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Quin is wise to it. Quin moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quin doesn't seem phased though. Quin scores with a decent looking hook. Quin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes. Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it. Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Quin moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits. Quin checks a low kick from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Quin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Quin throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Sitsongrit moves out of range as Quin strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quin avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Quin. Quin looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range. Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body. Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Quin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit. Quin misses the shot to the body. Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Quin. Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Sitsongrit throws a hook but Quin blocks it. Sitsongrit cracks Quin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
Quin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit. Quin jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance. Sitsongrit jabs Quin to the body, keeping him at a distance. This has been an exciting period of action! Quin throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit connects with a jab. Sitsongrit swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick. Quin avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Quin is looking to counter punch. Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection. Quin slips under a jab from Sitsongrit. A quick step to the side and Quin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Quin lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Quin throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Quin slips a straight right by Sitsongrit. Quin ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Quin swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quin throws out the jab. Sitsongrit throws a jab when Quin was well out of range. Quin throws a body shot but no joy. Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Quin avoids the punch easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! Quin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Quin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin. Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Quin slips a jab from Sitsongrit. Quin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quin. Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body. That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Quin's leg. Quin is trying to keep his angry face on. Quin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Quin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Quin cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head. Sitsongrit defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand. Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range. Quin takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A big right from Quin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick and Quin counters with a stiff right hand. Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body and Quin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Quin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab. Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Quin moves out of range of the body kick. Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Quin steps away. Quin lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head. Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Quin moves his leg out of the way. Sitsongrit misses with a looping left. Quin cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs. Quin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Quin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Quin.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quin at a distance.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick. Quin blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit lunges at Quin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quin's hand. Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Quin sees it coming and moves out of range. Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head. Sitsongrit throws a hook but Quin blocks it. Sitsongrit blocks a jab. Quin connects with a body shot. Quin misses with a straight right. Quin misses the shot to the body. Jab, jab by Quin - just one landing. Quin lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head. A jab from Sitsongrit misses. Sitsongrit staying out of range there. Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses. Quin throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it. Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quin walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses. Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James Quin is winning the standup battle so far. Quin blocks a jab. Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quin. Quin throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it. Sitsongrit takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses. Quin misses with a body shot.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range. Quin throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it. Sitsongrit staying out of range there. Quin throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Quin circles away.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Quin scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one. Quin throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Quin to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Quin throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it. Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit. A jab from Quin misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Quin checks it. A little feinted left hand from Quin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Quin lands a jab. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked and Quin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Quin throws a big shot that misses. Quin scores with a punch to the head. Quin moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes. Quin scores with a jab to the body. Sitsongrit blocks a jab. Quin misses the shot to the body. Quin backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Quin checks a leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A slow jab from Quin misses its intended target. Sitsongrit slips under a jab. Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Quin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet. A shot to the liver by Quin. Beautiful body shot. Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
And that's the end of the fight! James Quin showed his dominance in that final round. I think Quin 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Quin! A relieved looking James Quin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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