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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 7 p4p, 6 weight class) and Do Ho Joy (ranked 2 p4p, 1 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 cm 36 142 37 - 11 - 3 |
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175 cm 40 144 41 - 17 - 0 |
Great wrestler World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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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 37 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 41 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do Ho Joy! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing. A nice inside leg kick there by Ho Joy. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down. A left lands for Sitsongrit. Ho Joy 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. Ho Joy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ho Joy gets in close and instigates a clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho Joy. Ho Joy throws a head punch that misses. Ho Joy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Ho Joy. Ho Joy blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit cracks Ho Joy with a nice body shot. Ho Joy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ho Joy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ho Joy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ho Joy drives through and clinches with Sitsongrit against the cage.
Ho Joy breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick. Ho Joy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sitsongrit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Nice shot by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit tries to keep at a distance but Ho Joy has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ho Joy misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho Joy misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy misses with a hook from the clinch. Ho Joy trying to stall but Sitsongrit improves his position.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Ho Joy. Ho Joy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Sitsongrit moves into the clinch. Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho Joy digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank. Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Ho Joy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head. Ho Joy misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch. 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ho Joy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Joy. Ho Joy lands a hook to the side of the head. Ho Joy is working Sitsongrit over against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Ho Joy controls the action.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Ho Joy controls the action.
Ho Joy is looking to control Sitsongrit's arms but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ho Joy has his back to the cage. Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Ho Joy's head. Ho Joy misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. An inside leg kick lands from Ho Joy. Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Ho Joy moves away and avoids it. Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ho Joy's ribcage but misses. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sitsongrit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ho Joy - the referee stops the clock and Sitsongrit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ho Joy. Sitsongrit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Ho Joy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ho Joy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ho Joy scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit rushes Ho Joy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short left from Ho Joy. Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit motions for Ho Joy to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ho Joy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ho Joy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Ho Joy. Sitsongrit closes the distance but Ho Joy moves to the side and Ho Joy counters with a big head kick but Sitsongrit shrugs it off. Ho Joy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ho Joy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away. A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Ho Joy does a little dance to reset his feet. Ho Joy misses with a leg kick. Ho Joy staying out of range there. Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Ho Joy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Ho Joy down with leg kicks. Ho Joy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ho Joy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Ho Joy. Ho Joy tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position. Ho Joy lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside. Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Ho Joy blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Ho Joy. Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land. Ho Joy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ho Joy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Ho Joy. Ho Joy blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Do Ho Joy will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Ho Joy. Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Ho Joy slaps the foot to one side. Sitsongrit misses with a looping left. Sitsongrit misses with a straight right. Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho Joy throws out the jab. Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick. Sitsongrit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ho Joy. Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ho Joy on the side of the head. Ho Joy fails to land with a series of punches.
Ho Joy moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab. Ho Joy tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it. The fighters circling - Ho Joy throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes. Ho Joy drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot. Ho Joy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Joy scores with a nice right hand.
Ho Joy misses with a wild body shot. Ho Joy takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ho Joy misses with a hook. Ho Joy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick and Ho Joy counters with an outside leg kick.
Ho Joy wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs. Ho Joy takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Ho Joy saw that one coming. Nice cross by Sitsongrit. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ho Joy has time to react. Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Joy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho Joy. Ho Joy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ho Joy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Sitsongrit misses with a looping left. 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 connects with a body shot that sends Ho Joy's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Ho Joy in the body. Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ho Joy's ribcage but misses. Ho Joy just misses with a punch to the body.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far. Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Ho Joy moved out of range. Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ho Joy throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ho Joy scores with a push kick. Ho Joy throws a nice outside leg kick. Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Ho Joy saw that one coming. Ho Joy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ho Joy moves out of range. Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho Joy. A nice side step and Ho Joy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Sitsongrit misses with a hook
enabling Ho Joy to counter with a crisp jab. Ho Joy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit. Ho Joy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Joy. Ho Joy misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Ho Joy. Ho Joy misses with a short punch on the inside. A short left from Ho Joy. Ho Joy prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. Ho Joy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Ho Joy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ho Joy misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho Joy uses good head movement to avoid it. Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Ho Joy tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Ho Joy back against the cage. Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Ho Joy controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Ho Joy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Joy manages to avoid it. A jab from Ho Joy finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses. Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit misses with a low kick. Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ho Joy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ho Joy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ho Joy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ho Joy strikes. Ho Joy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ho Joy misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely. Sitsongrit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Ho Joy throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ho Joy. Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Joy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Ho Joy keeps it at a distance. And Ho Joy responds with a good body kick, but Sitsongrit manages to step out the way in time. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ho Joy tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Ho Joy. Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit 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. A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Ho Joy does a little dance to reset his feet. Ho Joy misses the jab. Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ho Joy's ribcage but misses. Sitsongrit throws a hook but Ho Joy blocks it. Ho Joy scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one. Ho Joy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ho Joy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Joy ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit. Nice body punch from Ho Joy. Some bone on bone action there as Ho Joy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Ho Joy throws a quick inside leg kick. Ho Joy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ho Joy misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses the jab. Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! Sitsongrit thumps Ho Joy with a low kick. Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ho Joy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ho Joy counters with a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Ho Joy with an uppercut! Good shot there by Ho Joy. Ho Joy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Ho Joy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ho Joy counters with a body kick. Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit. Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ho Joy checks a leg kick. Ho Joy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut. Ho Joy missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ho Joy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ho Joy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Ho Joy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. 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 nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Ho Joy down. Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Ho Joy off the cage and back into range. Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick! Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch. A head kick misses from Ho Joy. Sitsongrit keeps Ho Joy at a distance using the push kick. Ho Joy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch. Ho Joy tries to clinch up. Good leg kick by Sitsongrit. Ho Joy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away. Ho Joy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit. A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body. Sitsongrit lands an overhand right. Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Ho Joy's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ho Joy avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ho Joy jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Ho Joy gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch. Ho Joy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho Joy manages to break the clinch.
Ho Joy throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily. Sitsongrit tests Ho Joy's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ho Joy scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one. Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Ho Joy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit. Ho Joy tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot. Ho Joy throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Ho Joy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Ho Joy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ho Joy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well. Ho Joy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit jabs Ho Joy right on the nose. Ho Joy blinks but takes it well. Ho Joy checks a low kick from Sitsongrit. Ho Joy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Ho Joy is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs. Ho Joy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Joy.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ho Joy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ho Joy tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch. Ho Joy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Joy moves away. Good leg kick by Ho Joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit clearly takes that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ho Joy throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ho Joy connects with a solid leg kick. Ho Joy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Ho Joy's body.
Ho Joy misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Ho Joy takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ho Joy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ho Joy 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. Ho Joy tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Ho Joy's front leg but catches the back leg as Ho Joy tries to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ho Joy on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ho Joy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A nice leg kick lands there from Ho Joy. Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Ho Joy shakes it off. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ho Joy throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily. Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit misses with a looping right. Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Ho Joy does a little dance to reset his feet. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Ho Joy sees it coming and moves out of range. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ho Joy moves out of range. Ho Joy lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range. Ho Joy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses. Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ho Joy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Ho Joy's body. A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses and Ho Joy counters with a good low kick that Sitsongrit was not able to check. Ho Joy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit. 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! Ho Joy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well. Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy scores with a jab to the jaw. Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho Joy is just out of range. Ho Joy tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it. Ho Joy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit. A chopping leg kick lands by Ho Joy. Sitsongrit jabs Ho Joy to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ho Joy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts. Ho Joy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ho Joy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Ho Joy does a little dance to reset his feet. Ho Joy takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Ho Joy ducked under it nicely. Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses. Ho Joy checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ho Joy slips a jab from Sitsongrit. Ho Joy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Ho Joy misses. Ho Joy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit. A big left from Sitsongrit misses. Ho Joy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ho Joy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ho Joy is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs. Ho Joy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ho Joy. Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho Joy. A jab from Sitsongrit misses. Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick. Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ho Joy tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it. Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Joy flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Ho Joy's legs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho Joy 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. Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy scores with a decent looking hook. Ho Joy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ho Joy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick. Ho Joy blocks a low kick nicely. Ho Joy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Ho Joy settles back down. Ho Joy throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit. Ho Joy throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ho Joy. Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ho Joy looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely. Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ho Joy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit had his way with Do Ho Joy in that round. 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. This is the final round! Ho Joy avoids a kick to the body.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Ho Joy sees coming a mile off. Ho Joy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Ho Joy moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab. Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho Joy throws out the jab. Ho Joy moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ho Joy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ho Joy will feel that in the morning. Ho Joy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ho Joy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Ho Joy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ho Joy has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Ho Joy avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Ho Joy tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho Joy. Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sitsongrit letting Ho Joy take a breather here. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Do Ho Joy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ho Joy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ho Joy lands an uppercut. Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ho Joy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho Joy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sitsongrit misses with a straight right. Ho Joy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Ho Joy unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ho Joy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ho Joy takes the fight into the clinch. Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. Come on Ho Joy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ho Joy breaks the clinch.
Ho Joy moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes. Ho Joy feints a counter leg kick. Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ho Joy misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back. Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ho Joy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch. Ho Joy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Ho Joy's side. Ho Joy misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ho Joy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ho Joy misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit punishes Ho Joy's body with a nice straight punch. Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses. Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Ho Joy's ribs. Ho Joy takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick. Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ho Joy is looking to score with low kicks. A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round. I think Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:46 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit! After the fight, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. Do Ho Joy spoke after the fight, saying 'Thats it for me. Or maybe olympics? You know Gutz has asked me to run his laundry business so I will start doing that now. So please visit DO HO JOY`s KOREAN LAUNDRY! We are open for your shady needs!'.
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