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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 777 p4p, 5324 weight class) and Akara Kongsangchai (ranked 94 p4p, 420 weight class). Akara Kongsangchai is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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176 cm 23 145 4 - 1 - 0 |
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169 cm 23 155 2 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class MT Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt Dangerous knees Good gas tank |
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsuwan Sitsongrit! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akara Kongsangchai! The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kongsangchai checks a low kick from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kongsangchai instigates a clinch. Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Kongsangchai avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. Kongsangchai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit. Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit. A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongsangchai. Kongsangchai misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Kongsangchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Kongsangchai lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Kongsangchai's ribcage. Kongsangchai let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kongsangchai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kongsangchai takes a shot to the head. Kongsangchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kongsangchai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Sitsongrit takes an elbow to the forehead. Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside. Kongsangchai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kongsangchai or not. Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kongsangchai trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards. Kongsangchai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kongsangchai or not. Sitsongrit is working Kongsangchai over against the cage. Kongsangchai blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kongsangchai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short uppercut from Kongsangchai. Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards. Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head. Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses. Kongsangchai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kongsangchai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Kongsangchai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Kongsangchai's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kongsangchai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kongsangchai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kongsangchai. Sitsongrit tries to work over Kongsangchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai. Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kongsangchai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kongsangchai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kongsangchai there as he acknowledges the shot. Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Kongsangchai moved out of range nicely. Sitsongrit jabs at Kongsangchai's body. Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Kongsangchai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sitsongrit is lucky that one didn't land flush. Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Kongsangchai seems unphased.
Kongsangchai is rocked! Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes. Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Kongsangchai is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him? Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. Kongsangchai seems to have recovered his senses. Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kongsangchai cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head. Kongsangchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kongsangchai swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Kongsangchai takes one to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai slips under a jab from Sitsongrit. A big right from Kongsangchai misses. Sitsongrit lunges at Kongsangchai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kongsangchai's hand.
It looks like Akara Kongsangchai has been cut. Sitsongrit feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kongsangchai sprawling to the canvas! Kongsangchai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sitsongrit finish him?!
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 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kongsangchai gets in close and instigates a clinch. Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards. Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Kongsangchai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kongsangchai's gas tank. Sitsongrit is working Kongsangchai over against the cage. Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kongsangchai. Kongsangchai takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Kongsangchai. Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Kongsangchai controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head. Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Kongsangchai throws a head kick that misses. Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kongsangchai is able to avoid easily. Kongsangchai takes one to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage. Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside. Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Kongsangchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kongsangchai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch. Kongsangchai gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kongsangchai working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that round. The cut man is working on Akara Kongsangchai's cut. 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. Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage. Kongsangchai lands a nice uppercut. Petsuwan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far. Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage. A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongsangchai's elbow. Kongsangchai pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kongsangchai lands with a short shot to the head. Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kongsangchai can do to turn this around? Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kongsangchai closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage. Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai trying to land knees to the body.
Kongsangchai blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kongsangchai tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Kongsangchai moves out of range.
Kongsangchai moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off. Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Kongsangchai avoided it. Kongsangchai scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one. Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Kongsangchai's front leg but catches the back leg as Kongsangchai tries to avoid it. A punch lands to the side of Kongsangchai 's head but he takes it in his stride. A head kick misses from Kongsangchai. Kongsangchai throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand. Sitsongrit misses with a looping right. Kongsangchai avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit rushes Kongsangchai and presses him up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kongsangchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut. Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards. Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Kongsangchai avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongsangchais head. Kongsangchai tries to land a knee to the head but Sitsongrit blocks with his arms.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike. Kongsangchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kongsangchai takes a shot to the head. Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kongsangchai lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards. Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Sitsongrit takes a knee to the side of the body. Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kongsangchai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it. Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kongsangchai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Kongsangchai scores with a nice hook to the head. Kongsangchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Kongsangchai lands a right hand. Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Kongsangchai avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. A short right from Kongsangchai on the inside. Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Kongsangchai's ribcage. Kongsangchai let out a lung full of air as it connected. A battle for position here, against the cage. Kongsangchai prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body. Kongsangchai struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kongsangchai can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Kongsangchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Kongsangchai controls the action.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai. Kongsangchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land. Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kongsangchai pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kongsangchai tries to land knees in the clinch but Sitsongrit avoids the damage to the body. Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kongsangchai. Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Akara Kongsangchai's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! Kongsangchai is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kongsangchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Kongsangchai acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Jab from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Kongsangchai's ribs. A head kick misses from Kongsangchai. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight moves into the clinch position. Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kongsangchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Kongsangchai is stalling here.
Kongsangchai tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Kongsangchai back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit. Kongsangchai with a knee to the head.
It looks like Petsuwan Sitsongrit has been cut. Kongsangchai scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head. Kongsangchai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Kongsangchai.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Kongsangchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Kongsangchai. Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head. Kongsangchai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left. Kongsangchai blocks a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kongsangchai walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kongsangchai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook. Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongsangchai. Kongsangchai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Kongsangchai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kongsangchai tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance. Kongsangchai misses with a head kick.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kongsangchai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit jabs at Kongsangchai's body. Kongsangchai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kongsangchai moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kongsangchai manages to avoid it. Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Kongsangchai. Sitsongrit sizes up Kongsangchai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kongsangchai throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kongsangchai. Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kongsangchai has time to react. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kongsangchai avoids a kick to the body.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. Sitsongrit jabs Kongsangchai to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kongsangchai slips a jab from Sitsongrit. Akara Kongsangchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Kongsangchai.
And that's the end of the fight! Petsuwan Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
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