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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between White Blood Cell (ranked 938 p4p, 862 weight class) and Aroon Rojumanong (ranked 57 p4p, 53 weight class). Blood Cell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, White Blood Cell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aroon Rojumanong!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood Cell misses with a combination
letting Rojumanong counter with a right hand.
Blood Cell shoots for a takedown but Rojumanong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blood Cell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rojumanong working a defensive guard here.
Blood Cell preventing the sweep.
Rojumanong keeping full guard, as Blood Cell tries to pass.
Rojumanong wants to sweep here but Blood Cell controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rojumanong is on top in guard.
Rojumanong looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood Cell has his foot on Rojumanong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rojumanong works his way back into a safe position though.
Blood Cell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blood Cell has his foot on Rojumanong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rojumanong works his way back into a safe position though.
Blood Cell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rojumanong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rojumanong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood Cell wants to sweep here but Rojumanong controlling him for the moment.
Rojumanong wants to control from the top but Blood Cell keeps moving.
Rojumanong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blood Cell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rojumanong has managed to get both his arms back between Blood Cell's legs - danger averted.
Blood Cell keeping full guard, as Rojumanong tries to pass.
That's two 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.
Rojumanong pushes down on Blood Cell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rojumanong wants to pass the guard but Blood Cell is defending well.
Blood Cell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blood Cell.
Rojumanong tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood Cell is retaining full guard.
Blood Cell wants to sweep here but Rojumanong controlling him for the moment.
Blood Cell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blood Cell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rojumanong is aware though and is defending well.
Blood Cell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rojumanong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood Cell is keeping the position for now.
Blood Cell keeping moving, preventing Rojumanong from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojumanong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blood Cell's guard.
Blood Cell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blood Cell gets full guard.
Blood Cell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blood Cell 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.
Rojumanong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong trying to control but Blood Cell is working from the bottom.
Blood Cell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blood Cell keeping moving, preventing Rojumanong from controlling successfully.
Blood Cell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rojumanong preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rojumanong controlling from the top position.
Blood Cell looking for a sweep. Not yet Blood Cell, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aroon Rojumanong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rojumanong sizes up Blood Cell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blood Cell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojumanong throws out the jab.
Blood Cell throws a hook to the side of Rojumanong's head but Rojumanong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blood Cell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rojumanong misses with an uppercut. Blood Cell saw that one coming.
Rojumanong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojumanong looks to throw the jab but Blood Cell is out of range.
Rojumanong tests Blood Cell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blood Cell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
White Blood Cell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojumanong scores with a nice right hand.
Blood Cell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rojumanong tries to avoid it but Blood Cell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rojumanong to the ground. Rojumanong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blood Cell throws an overhand right that lands on Rojumanong's shoulder, as Rojumanong tries to avoid the shot.
Blood Cell throws a leg kick that misses.
Blood Cell ducks under a wild hook from Rojumanong.
Blood Cell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojumanong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rojumanong throws a series of strikes that have Blood Cell backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Blood Cell.
Rojumanong takes one on the button.
Rojumanong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rojumanong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blood Cell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blood Cell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blood Cell staying out of range there.
Rojumanong looks to throw the jab but Blood Cell is out of range.
Rojumanong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rojumanong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Rojumanong.
Blood Cell misses with a two punch combination.
Blood Cell loads up on a big right hand but Rojumanong slips the punch.
Blood Cell misses with an uppercut
and Rojumanong counters with a stiff right hand.
Rojumanong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blood Cell lands with a nice combination. Rojumanong backs away looking to recover.
Rojumanong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong throws a hook but Blood Cell blocks it.
A big right from Rojumanong misses.
Blood Cell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blood Cell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojumanong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojumanong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blood Cell's head.
Rojumanong misses with a series of wild punches.
Blood Cell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rojumanong sprawls and moves away.
A jab lands there for Blood Cell.
Rojumanong throws a shot from downtown. Blood Cell moves away and avoids it.
Blood Cell connects with a body shot that sends Rojumanong's belly button to the back.
Rojumanong misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Blood Cell is predictable there
enabling Rojumanong to counter with a crisp jab.
Blood Cell takes a swing at Rojumanong's ribcage but misses.
Rojumanong staying out of range there.
Donk. Blood Cell catches Rojumanong right on the button with a cross.
Blood Cell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong blocks a jab.
Blood Cell throws a leg kick that misses.
Rojumanong looks to land a combination. Blood Cell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rojumanong misses with a lunging right hand
and Blood Cell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rojumanong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rojumanong tries to pass to full mount but Blood Cell defends it.
Blood Cell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rojumanong trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood Cell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rojumanong controlling from the top position.
Rojumanong wanted to stand there but Blood Cell had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell keeping full guard, as Rojumanong tries to pass.
Blood Cell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rojumanong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rojumanong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blood Cell keeping moving, preventing Rojumanong from controlling successfully.
Rojumanong controlling from the top position.
Blood Cell looking for a guillotine here but Rojumanong defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojumanong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood Cell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aroon Rojumanong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rojumanong defending well as Blood Cell loads up on a big left hand.
Rojumanong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blood Cell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojumanong.
Decent striking displayed by Rojumanong there.
Aroon Rojumanong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojumanong avoids the body shot from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick by Blood Cell misses
and Rojumanong counters with a stiff right hand.
Blood Cell throws a leg kick
letting Rojumanong counter with a right hand.
Blood Cell lands a front kick.
Blood Cell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rojumanong punishes Blood Cell's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojumanong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blood Cell.
Rojumanong has managed to clinch.
Blood Cell goes for a takedown attempt but Rojumanong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blood Cell ducks under a wild hook from Rojumanong.
Blood Cell throws a leg kick but Rojumanong moved away.
Rojumanong tries to clinch up but Blood Cell circles away and keeps his distance.
Aroon Rojumanong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Rojumanong.
Blood Cell ducks right into an uppercut from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rojumanong.
Rojumanong pushes Blood Cell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rojumanong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rojumanong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blood Cell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rojumanong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood Cell.
Rojumanong lands a hook that snaps the head of Blood Cell backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojumanong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blood Cell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blood Cell slips a straight right by Rojumanong.
Blood Cell slips a straight right by Rojumanong.
Rojumanong throws out a loose jab but Blood Cell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojumanong throws out a loose jab but Blood Cell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blood Cell lands a two punch combo.
White Blood Cell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong pushes Blood Cell up against the cage in a clinch.
Blood Cell misses with the head strike.
Blood Cell is trying to break free.
Rojumanong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rojumanong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood Cell scores with a shoulder strike.
Rojumanong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blood Cell backwards.
Blood Cell is trying to push Rojumanong away but Rojumanong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rojumanong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blood Cell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blood Cell takes a swing at Rojumanong's ribcage but misses.
Blood Cell throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojumanong.
Rojumanong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rojumanong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood Cell moves away.
Rojumanong looks to throw the jab but Blood Cell is out of range.
Rojumanong throws a lazy right hand but Blood Cell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Rojumanong backs away, Blood Cell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blood Cell drops his hands momentarily and Rojumanong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blood Cell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rojumanong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blood Cell cracks Rojumanong with an open hand slap.
Aroon Rojumanong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blood Cell moves away from the strike by Rojumanong.
Nice jab there from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong defending well as Blood Cell loads up on a big left hand.
Blood Cell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojumanong catches Blood Cell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rojumanong lands with a right hand.
Rojumanong thuds his right hand into Blood Cell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rojumanong scores with a sloppy right hand. Blood Cell should have avoided that one.
Rojumanong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blood Cell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood Cell connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Blood Cell misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Blood Cell misses the target.
Rojumanong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rojumanong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blood Cell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojumanong throws out the jab.
Rojumanong cracks Blood Cell with an open hand slap.
Blood Cell walks into a straight right hand from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong scores with a three punch combo!
Rojumanong moves into the clinch successfully.
Rojumanong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blood Cell takes an elbow to the temple.
Rojumanong stops a takedown attempt from Blood Cell.
Aroon Rojumanong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice elbow from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong lands a nice uppercut.
Blood Cell wants to get back to striking at distance but Rojumanong won't allow it.
Blood Cell blocks an elbow strike from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blood Cell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rojumanong can turn it around.
Blood Cell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojumanong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like White Blood Cell has been cut.
Blood Cell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood Cell throws a head punch that misses.
Blood Cell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aroon Rojumanong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rojumanong 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aroon Rojumanong!
Aroon Rojumanong made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
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hype
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