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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 194 p4p, 348 weight class) and Davdio Branko (ranked 12 p4p, 19 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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11 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
And Sitsongrit counters with a quick kick to the body but Branko blocks it.
Branko has a takedown stuffed.
Branko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Branko somewhat.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davdio Branko.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Branko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Branko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sitsongrit is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Branko looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Branko under the eye.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Branko fails with the takedown
and Branko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Branko ducks down to avoid it.
Branko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Branko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Branko working away.
Who's going to make the next move?
Branko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
Sitsongrit is concentrating on defense, preventing Branko from advancing position.
Branko is working for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending it quite comfortably.
Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
Branko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Branko seems to be looking for submissions.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is controlling Branko's trapped leg to prevent Branko from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sitsongrit pushes Branko off and gets back to his feet.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Branko with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Branko with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Branko.
Branko closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Branko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sitsongrit dives on top into guard.
Branko wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Branko has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit won't allow Branko to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davdio Branko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit continues to stall.
Branko has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Branko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Branko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Branko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Branko takes one to the side of the head.
Branko has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davdio Branko.
Branko tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Branko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Branko feints the counter takedown.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Branko has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Branko was not able to check.
Branko slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Branko's head backwards.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branko can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Branko doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Branko up against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Branko's head.
Branko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Branko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branko moves away.
Sitsongrit catches Branko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Branko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Branko on that attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko has his takedown stuffed
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branko is breathing heavily.
Branko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Branko if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Branko with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Branko fails with the takedown.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Branko manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Branko is rocked!
Branko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Branko is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit jabs at Branko's body.
Branko seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Branko shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Branko up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Branko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davdio Branko.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit cracks Branko with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Branko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Branko's gas tank.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Branko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Branko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Branko drops to his knees and Sitsongrit pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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