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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesper Ii Knudsen (ranked 4613 p4p, 5294 weight class) and Tak Thinonopakar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesper Ii Knudsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tak Thinonopakar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knudsen has Thinonopakar up against the cage in a clinch.
Thinonopakar looking to stall.
Knudsen throws a head punch that misses.
Thinonopakar is trying to break free.
Knudsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jesper Ii Knudsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knudsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thinonopakar defends well and Knudsen ends up having to push Thinonopakar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thinonopakar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knudsen pulls guard.
Thinonopakar stands up and waves to Knudsen to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsen throws a head kick that misses
and Thinonopakar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thinonopakar misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thinonopakar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Knudsen misses with a two punch combination.
Thinonopakar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab lands there for Thinonopakar.
Knudsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thinonopakar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knudsen closes the distance and pushes Thinonopakar back into the cage.
Thinonopakar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knudsen manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Thinonopakar as he connects with a hook.
Knudsen takes one to the chin there.
Thinonopakar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Ii Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knudsen misses with a wild body shot.
Thinonopakar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knudsen's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knudsen dodges the punch combination from Thinonopakar.
Knudsen looks for a takedown but Thinonopakar sprawls well.
Knudsen closes the distance and clinches up with Thinonopakar, looking for a takedown. Knudsen pushes Thinonopakar against the cage but Thinonopakar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knudsen rushes Thinonopakar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knudsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thinonopakar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knudsen breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thinonopakar.
Knudsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thinonopakar defends well and Knudsen ends up having to push Thinonopakar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knudsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knudsen instigates a clinch.
Knudsen is trying to drag Thinonopakar to the mat but Thinonopakar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knudsen is breathing heavily.
Thinonopakar tries to break the clinch but Knudsen is controlling the position.
Thinonopakar has a couple of punches blocked by Knudsen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knudsen as Thinonopakar tries to tie him up.
Knudsen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thinonopakar is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thinonopakar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knudsen blocks a body shot from Thinonopakar.
Thinonopakar misses with a body punch.
Knudsen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thinonopakar is looking to break free of the clinch but Knudsen has double underhooks.
Thinonopakar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knudsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knudsen breaks the clinch.
Knudsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Thinonopakar circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Thinonopakar misses.
Knudsen closes the distance but Thinonopakar moves to the side
and Thinonopakar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Thinonopakar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thinonopakar connects with the punch.
Knudsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knudsen tries for a takedown but Thinonopakar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knudsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thinonopakar counters with a stiff right hand.
Knudsen moves into the clinch.
Thinonopakar tries to break free but Knudsen pushes him back against the cage.
Knudsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thinonopakar up against the cage.
Thinonopakar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knudsen drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thinonopakar wanted to stand there but Knudsen had control of the position.
Thinonopakar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thinonopakar defends it easily.
Knudsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knudsen.
Thinonopakar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Knudsen gets to his feet. Thinonopakar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Knudsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thinonopakar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knudsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thinonopakar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thinonopakar! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Ii Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thinonopakar throws a series of punches but Knudsen moves out of range.
Knudsen tries to counter by clinching up but Thinonopakar breaks away and moves out of range.
Knudsen tries to clinch but Thinonopakar moves away
letting Thinonopakar counter with a right hand.
Knudsen darts in and clinches Thinonopakar up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knudsen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knudsen is struggling to control the position.
Thinonopakar is trying to force a seperation but Knudsen has the dominant position.
Thinonopakar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knudsen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thinonopakar is defending well.
Thinonopakar can't break the clinch.
Thinonopakar wants to break free but Knudsen has control.
Thinonopakar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thinonopakar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knudsen breaks from the clinch.
Thinonopakar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knudsen's hands.
Knudsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thinonopakar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thinonopakar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knudsen on the side of the head.
Thinonopakar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knudsen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thinonopakar sprawls and moves away.
Knudsen throws a lazy head kick
and Thinonopakar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab by Thinonopakar.
Knudsen shoots for a takedown but Thinonopakar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thinonopakar throws a right hand that Knudsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Knudsen also avoids with ease.
Knudsen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thinonopakar.
Thinonopakar lands a jab to Knudsen's midsection.
The crowd cheers as Thinonopakar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knudsen doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Thinonopakar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Knudsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Knudsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thinonopakar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knudsen thinking.
Knudsen throws a sloppy head kick and Thinonopakar moves out of range easily.
Knudsen ducks right into an uppercut from Thinonopakar.
Tak Thinonopakar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Thinonopakar.
Knudsen clinches up against the cage.
Thinonopakar misses with some punches.
Knudsen tries to pull guard but Thinonopakar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thinonopakar is trying to break the clinch but Knudsen is controlling him.
Thinonopakar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knudsen.
Knudsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesper Ii Knudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knudsen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thinonopakar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thinonopakar taking a breather.
Knudsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thinonopakar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knudsen pulls guard.
Thinonopakar gets to his feet - Knudsen follows without any prompting.
Thinonopakar scores with the left hand. Knudsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Knudsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knudsen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knudsen fails with the takedown
and Thinonopakar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knudsen thinking.
Knudsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar avoids a kick to the body.
Thinonopakar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thinonopakar counters with a straight right hand.
Knudsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Thinonopakar finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thinonopakar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knudsen.
Thinonopakar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thinonopakar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thinonopakar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knudsen in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knudsen has time to react.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knudsen.
Thinonopakar lands a right hook to the body.
Thinonopakar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knudsen's hands.
Knudsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Thinonopakar sprawls well. He's pushed Knudsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knudsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thinonopakar.
Thinonopakar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thinonopakar wants it to stay on the feet.
Knudsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knudsen tries to clinch but Thinonopakar moves out of range.
Thinonopakar lands a jab to the nose.
Thinonopakar scores with a hook.
Thinonopakar misses with the combination.
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!
Thinonopakar lands a lovely overhand right.
Knudsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jesper Ii Knudsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knudsen tries to land a body kick
and Thinonopakar counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tak Thinonopakar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thinonopakar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Tak Thinonopakar!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Tak Thinonopakar!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Tak Thinonopakar!
Tak Thinonopakar wins by unanimous decision!
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