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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grant Dukes (ranked 772 p4p, 1407 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 99 p4p, 175 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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174 cm
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4 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes misses with an uppercut.
Dukes misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Dukes avoids it easily.
Dukes feints and as Sitsongrit raises his hands in defense, Dukes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dukes slips nicely into half guard.
Dukes prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit is defending against the submission attempts here by Dukes.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Dukes postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes trying to control the pace.
Dukes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dukes tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit 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.
Dukes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
Dukes trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Dukes looking to pass the guard.
Dukes postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dukes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dukes is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Dukes tries to pass.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dukes.
Dukes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dukes is in Sitsongrit's guard.
Dukes is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dukes is pushing down on Sitsongrit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sitsongrit is fighting to maintain full guard but Dukes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
Dukes controlling the pace.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dukes pulls his head out easily.
Dukes is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dukes is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Dukes has control of the leg.
Dukes is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Dukes is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Dukes is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dukes digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Dukes slips the punch.
Dukes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dukes swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit wants to counter with a clinch but Dukes pushes him away.
Dukes moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dukes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dukes throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Dukes lands a jab to the nose.
No luck for Dukes with that takedown attempt.
Dukes misses with a looping right.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Dukes misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Dukes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Dukes avoids it.
Dukes feinted with a counter takedown.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Dukes is out of range.
Dukes shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dukes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Dukes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dukes drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dukes works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Dukes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dukes digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Dukes misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dukes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit pulls Dukes in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit 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.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dukes doesn't defend quickly enough and Sitsongrit has managed to lock this one up! Can Dukes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sitsongrit on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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