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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 26 p4p, 9 weight class) and Dick Pawlik (ranked 3 p4p, 1 weight class). Pawlik has chosen John Butler - Ocean as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlik moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Pawlik's head but Pawlik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Pawlik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pawlik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pawlik throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pawlik thinking.
Pawlik throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pawlik is in Sitsongrit's guard.
Pawlik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sitsongrit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pawlik has Sitsongrit in his guard.
Pawlik looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pushes down on Pawlik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the action in half guard but Pawlik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pawlik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pawlik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Sitsongrit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pawlik defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pawlik trying to control here.
It looks like Sitsongrit is going to stand back up.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura but Pawlik is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pawlik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pawlik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pawlik keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Pawlik pulls Sitsongrit in close to his closed guard and prevents Sitsongrit from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Pawlik with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Pawlik has a takedown stuffed.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Pawlik moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pawlik throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Pawlik down.
A big right from Pawlik misses.
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pawlik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sitsongrit dives on top into guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pawlik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pawlik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Pawlik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pawlik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Pawlik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pawlik's best efforts.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pawlik can do to turn this around?
Pawlik trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Pawlik is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlik pulls his head out easily.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Pawlik is very close to passing his half guard.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pawlik passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pawlik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pawlik goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sitsongrit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pawlik's guard! Nice work there by Sitsongrit!
Pawlik keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pawlik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pawlik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Pawlik wants to sweep but no luck.
Pawlik is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pawlik 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.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit passes Pawlik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pawlik tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Pawlik defends it.
Well, if Sitsongrit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sitsongrit is looking to advance position but Pawlik won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pawlik is looking to improve his position.
Pawlik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pawlik is desperately trying to improve his position but Sitsongrit has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit controlling his opponent.
Sitsongrit wants to take his opponent's back but Pawlik doesn't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pawlik.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pawlik.
Pawlik checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Pawlik on that attempt.
Pawlik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pawlik avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Pawlik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pawlik.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pawlik throws a big shot that misses.
Pawlik misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pawlik checks it well.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Pawlik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Pawlik avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Pawlik tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Pawlik moved out of range.
Pawlik staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Pawlik moves away and avoids it.
Pawlik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sitsongrit.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit working for a triangle but Pawlik defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Pawlik is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik drops back looking for a leg! Sitsongrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sitsongrit manages to kick Pawlik off! Pawlik jumps back into Sitsongrit's guard.
Pawlik postures up.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pawlik trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Pawlik checks it.
Pawlik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pawlik ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Pawlik with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pawlik throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Pawlik.
Pawlik fails with a takedown attempt.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Pawlik.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pawlik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pawlik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Pawlik avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Pawlik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pawlik. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Pawlik.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Pawlik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Pawlik's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Pawlik throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pawlik misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sitsongrit tests Pawlik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pawlik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Pawlik moves out of range easily.
Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Pawlik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Pawlik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Pawlik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pawlik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pawlik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Pawlik down by chopping away at his legs.
Pawlik blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pawlik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pawlik gets slowly back to his feet.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Pawlik.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pawlik gets slowly back to his feet.
Pawlik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pawlik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Pawlik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pawlik misses with a looping left.
Pawlik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pawlik 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Pawlik misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Pawlik up against the cage.
Pawlik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pawlik has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Pawlik has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Pawlik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Pawlik 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 scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit letting Pawlik take a breather here.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Pawlik controls the action.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Pawlik moves away and avoids it.
Pawlik checks a leg kick.
Pawlik moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit lunges at Pawlik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pawlik's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Pawlik is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit had his way with Dick Pawlik in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pawlik misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Pawlik.
Pawlik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Pawlik throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a solid body kick.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pawlik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Pawlik checks it.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Pawlik checks it.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Pawlik with that takedown attempt.
Pawlik looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Pawlik slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pawlik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Pawlik moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pawlik checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Pawlik moved out of range.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Pawlik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control Pawlik's posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pawlik has passed into side control.
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Sitsongrit tries to control but Pawlik manages to take his back.
Pawlik is not going to allow Sitsongrit to sit and survive in this position.
Pawlik trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has hold of Pawlik's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Pawlik doesn't have the hooks in and Sitsongrit manages to turn into his guard.
Pawlik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pawlik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sitsongrit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dick Pawlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sitsongrit won't allow Pawlik to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pawlik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pawlik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsingkhun 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
A relieved looking Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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