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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnificent Chulalongkorn (ranked 205 p4p, 385 weight class) and Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 24 p4p, 41 weight class). Chulalongkorn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yellow Claw & The Opposites - Thunder. Jean Baptiste is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Born on the Bayou. Brady Jean Baptiste has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class MT Granite chin |
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnificent Chulalongkorn! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste! The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jean Baptiste works Chulalongkorn's body with a nice hook. Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy. Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Chulalongkorn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Jean Baptiste 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. Chulalongkorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Chulalongkorn misses with an uppercut. Jean Baptiste saw that one coming. Chulalongkorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away. Chulalongkorn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chulalongkorn closes the distance and pushes Jean Baptiste back into the cage. Chulalongkorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it. Chulalongkorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jean Baptiste scores with a slapping inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chulalongkorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little jabbing left from Jean Baptiste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A big right from Chulalongkorn misses. Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chulalongkorn.
A big right from Chulalongkorn misses. Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking body kick. Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chulalongkorn manages to avoid it. Chulalongkorn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jean Baptiste. That one must have hurt. Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up but Jean Baptiste circles away and keeps his distance. Jean Baptiste cracks Chulalongkorn with a right hand to the side of the head. Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a shot to the body and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chulalongkorn loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch. Chulalongkorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Chulalongkorn does a little dance to reset his feet. Jean Baptiste is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chulalongkorn rather than just go for the knockout. A jab from Chulalongkorn does it's job there. Jean Baptiste looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Chulalongkorn strikes. Chulalongkorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulalongkorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jean Baptiste tries to keep at a distance but Chulalongkorn has taken the fight into the clinch. Jean Baptiste tries to work over Chulalongkorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chulalongkorn prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste. Nice body punch from Jean Baptiste. Chulalongkorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste lands on the inside with an uppercut. Chulalongkorn has a couple of punches blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulalongkorn. Chulalongkorn can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jean Baptiste. Chulalongkorn lands a hook to the side of the head. Jean Baptiste misses with a hook from the clinch. Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Chulalongkorn avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage. Chulalongkorn can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Chulalongkorn misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jean Baptiste. A head punch on the inside from Chulalongkorn fails to land. Jean Baptiste misses with a hook from the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Chulalongkorn.
Jean Baptiste lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chulalongkorn prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulalongkorn. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chulalongkorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shot to the side of Chulalongkorn's head. Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn lands a shot to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chulalongkorn. Jean Baptiste throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chulalongkorns head. Chulalongkorn cracks Jean Baptiste with a nice body shot. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jean Baptiste just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chulalongkorn's brow. Jean Baptiste misses with a punch on the inside.
Chulalongkorn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jean Baptiste lands with a right to the head. Jean Baptiste lands a body punch in the clinch. Chulalongkorn misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jean Baptiste presses Chulalongkorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Chulalongkorn blocks an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste lands on the inside with an uppercut. Chulalongkorn can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Jean Baptiste blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jean Baptiste lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chulalongkorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chulalongkorn lands a nice shot to the body. A head punch on the inside from Jean Baptiste fails to land. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Chulalongkorn controls the action.
Jean Baptiste working aggressively here.
Jean Baptiste lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chulalongkorn backwards. Chulalongkorn prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste. Chulalongkorn lands a hook to the side of the head. Chulalongkorn jumps guard but Jean Baptiste stands there with Chulalongkorn around his waist. Chulalongkorn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Chulalongkorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chulalongkorn fails to land. Jean Baptiste breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Chulalongkorn saw that one coming. Chulalongkorn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Chulalongkorn cracks Jean Baptiste with a good jab. Chulalongkorn checks a low kick from Jean Baptiste. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! Jean Baptiste lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Chulalongkorn does a little dance to reset his feet. Chulalongkorn swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
A cross from Chulalongkorn lands. Jean Baptiste ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Chulalongkorn closes the distance looking to clinch and Jean Baptiste finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Jean Baptiste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chulalongkorn blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target. Jean Baptiste misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chulalongkorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jean Baptiste. Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chulalongkorn has closed the distance and engaged Jean Baptiste in a clinch.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Chulalongkorn blocks it.
Jean Baptiste has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Chulalongkorn blocks it.
Chulalongkorn fails to pull guard.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jean Baptiste lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chulalongkorn misses with a short punch on the inside. Chulalongkorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it. Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Chulalongkorn blocks it.
Jean Baptiste scores with an uppercut up the middle. Chulalongkorn tries to work over Jean Baptiste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chulalongkorn digs a right hand into Jean Baptiste's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jean Baptiste's gas tank. Chulalongkorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Jean Baptiste as the two fighters clinch.
Jean Baptiste lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chulalongkorn backwards. Jean Baptiste lands a body punch in the clinch. Jean Baptiste misses with the head strike.
Chulalongkorn jumps guard but Jean Baptiste turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A head punch on the inside from Jean Baptiste fails to land. Jean Baptiste gets through Chulalongkorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Chulalongkorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chulalongkorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it. Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
Jean Baptiste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulalongkorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chulalongkorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Jean Baptiste softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Chulalongkorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste pushes Chulalongkorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jean Baptiste tries to work over Chulalongkorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chulalongkorn scores with a shot to the side of Jean Baptiste's head. Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn lands a left hand.
Chulalongkorn blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste lands a right hand. Jean Baptiste working aggressively here.
A short right from Jean Baptiste on the inside. Jean Baptiste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Baptiste working aggressively here.
Chulalongkorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulalongkorn. Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the head. Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Chulalongkorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Chulalongkorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Chulalongkorn working aggressively here.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chulalongkorn's elbow. Jean Baptiste lands a shoulder strike. Chulalongkorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Chulalongkorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste trying to control the position but instead, Chulalongkorn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jean Baptiste into the cage. Jean Baptiste softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulalongkorn. Jean Baptiste throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chulalongkorns head. Chulalongkorn scores with a shot to the side of Jean Baptiste's head. Chulalongkorn misses with the head strike.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chulalongkorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Chulalongkorn misses with the head strike.
Jean Baptiste lands a hook that snaps the head of Chulalongkorn backwards. Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jean Baptiste tries to work over Chulalongkorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chulalongkorn throws a head punch that misses. Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the head. Chulalongkorn misses with some punches.
Jean Baptiste lands a shot to the body. Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste scores with an uppercut up the middle. A hook to the body from Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Chulalongkorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean Baptiste's elbow. Jean Baptiste lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
Chulalongkorn tries to throw a body punch but Jean Baptiste avoids it by throwing Chulalongkorn back against the cage. Jean Baptiste trying to land knees to the body.
Chulalongkorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chulalongkorn presses Jean Baptiste against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. Jean Baptiste connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chulalongkorn. Chulalongkorn circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A low kick from Jean Baptiste misses and Chulalongkorn counters with a nice uppercut. Chulalongkorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste. Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up. Jean Baptiste jabbing away but nothing is landing. Chulalongkorn takes one to the chin there. Chulalongkorn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jean Baptiste moves forwards but Chulalongkorn connects with a nice, crisp jab. Chulalongkorn throws a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chulalongkorn checks it well. Jean Baptiste turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Chulalongkorn blocks a low kick nicely. Jean Baptiste feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chulalongkorns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chulalongkorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Chulalongkorn swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chulalongkorn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jean Baptiste lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch but Jean Baptiste is having none of it. Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Chulalongkorn drops his hands momentarily and Jean Baptiste takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Chulalongkorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Jean Baptiste pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chulalongkorn is out of range and Jean Baptiste settles back down. Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks. Chulalongkorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Jean Baptiste off the cage and back into range. Chulalongkorn misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely. Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Chulalongkorn moved away. Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jean Baptiste changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking body shot.
Chulalongkorn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jean Baptiste lands a really nice looking cross but Chulalongkorn seems unphased.
A jab from Chulalongkorn misses. Chulalongkorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Chulalongkorn. Chulalongkorn throws an overhand right that lands on Jean Baptiste's shoulder, as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid the shot. Chulalongkorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chulalongkorn takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses. Jean Baptiste feints a counter leg kick. A solid body kick from Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy. Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it. Jean Baptiste thuds his right hand into Chulalongkorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jean Baptiste with the inside leg kick. Jean Baptiste looks for the body kick but Chulalongkorn saw that one coming. Jean Baptiste slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Chulalongkorn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jean Baptiste is looking to slow Chulalongkorn down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chulalongkorn closes the distance looking to clinch and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chulalongkorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chulalongkorn finds it's way round the side to connect with Jean Baptiste's head. Chulalongkorn swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Chulalongkorn as he connects with a hook. Jean Baptiste thumps Chulalongkorn with a low kick. Chulalongkorn lands a nice looking body shot.
Chulalongkorn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the head. Chulalongkorn misses the shot to the body. Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Chulalongkorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Jean Baptiste lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chulalongkorn's sensitive parts. Chulalongkorn looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range. Chulalongkorn missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chulalongkorn moves in looking to clinch but Jean Baptiste pushes him off. Chulalongkorn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Jean Baptiste throws an off balance right hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chulalongkorn throws a right hand that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand. Jean Baptiste slips a straight right by Chulalongkorn. Chulalongkorn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Chulalongkorn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Jean Baptiste throws a nice inside leg kick. Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Chulalongkorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste looks for the body kick but Chulalongkorn saw that one coming. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chulalongkorn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jean Baptiste looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jean Baptiste feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chulalongkorns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Jean Baptiste feints and then cracks Chulalongkorn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chulalongkorn down. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste really dominated that round. That's time! Chulalongkorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Jean Baptiste slips a straight right by Chulalongkorn. Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy. Jean Baptiste circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jean Baptiste lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand. Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up. A decent looking cross lands there for Chulalongkorn. Chulalongkorn throws a right hand that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice kick to the body. Jean Baptiste lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick. Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jean Baptiste pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab from Chulalongkorn. Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Chulalongkorn avoids it easily. Chulalongkorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Chulalongkorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Chulalongkorn.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Chulalongkorn moves out of range. Chulalongkorn misses the body punch and Jean Baptiste counters with a low kick, right behind Chulalongkorn 's knee. Chulalongkorn darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chulalongkorn. Chulalongkorn fails in his attempt to clinch. Chulalongkorn scores with a jab. Jean Baptiste acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jean Baptiste dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jean Baptiste missing with a left hand there. Chulalongkorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chulalongkorn walks into a straight right hand from Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste scores with a jab. Jean Baptiste is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Chulalongkorn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jean Baptiste misses with a straight left. Jean Baptiste moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chulalongkorn swings widly with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand. Chulalongkorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Chulalongkorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chulalongkorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Chulalongkorn scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Chulalongkorn jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jean Baptiste feints a counter leg kick. Jean Baptiste takes one to the chin there. Chulalongkorn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A telegraphed right hand from Chulalongkorn misses the target. Chulalongkorn throws a body shot but no joy. Chulalongkorn closes the distance and clinches. Chulalongkorn misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulalongkorn. Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Chulalongkorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chulalongkorn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jean Baptiste walks away with a smile on his face. Chulalongkorn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Chulalongkorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jean Baptiste gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Chulalongkorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chulalongkorn there as he acknowledges the shot. Chulalongkorn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Jean Baptiste gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Chulalongkorn just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Jean Baptiste, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice head shot. Jean Baptiste thuds his shin into the meat of Chulalongkorn's side. Jean Baptiste is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Jean Baptiste misses with a straight left. A looping hook to the body misses from Chulalongkorn. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet. Jean Baptiste lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jean Baptiste throws a lazy head kick and Chulalongkorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chulalongkorn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Chulalongkorn blocks the body kick.
Chulalongkorn with a jab. Jean Baptiste works the jab nicely. Jean Baptiste lands with a right hand. Jean Baptiste slips a jab and a cross from Chulalongkorn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jean Baptiste! But no joy. Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up. Some wild striking there from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chulalongkorn moves away. Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chulalongkorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chulalongkorn thinking. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chulalongkorn moves away. Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulalongkorn is just out of range. Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulalongkorn throws a jab when Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight left. Jean Baptiste cracks Chulalongkorn with a right hand to the side of the head. Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chulalongkorn. Jean Baptiste throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chulalongkorn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Brady Jean Baptiste has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chulalongkorn slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste throws out a loose jab but Chulalongkorn uses good head movement to avoid it. Jean Baptiste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chulalongkorn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick. Jean Baptiste throws the left hand but Chulalongkorn avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice leg kick from Jean Baptiste, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chulalongkorn throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chulalongkorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste connects with an inside leg kick. Jean Baptiste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chulalongkorn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Chulalongkorn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Chulalongkorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range. Chulalongkorn takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jean Baptiste misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Chulalongkorn. Jean Baptiste throws a solid leg kick but Chulalongkorn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jean Baptiste. Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it. Jean Baptiste ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Magnificent Chulalongkorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chulalongkorn tries to move into range but Jean Baptiste moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jean Baptiste takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick. Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jean Baptiste throws a right hand that misses
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand. Chulalongkorn misses with a jab to the body
and Jean Baptiste counters with a slapping leg kick. Chulalongkorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A good leg kick by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste lands a nice shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a quick inside leg kick. A shot to the liver by Jean Baptiste. Beautiful body shot. Jean Baptiste with a nice calf kick. Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jean Baptiste lands a slapping body shot.
Chulalongkorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jean Baptiste thumps Chulalongkorn with a low kick. A jab from Chulalongkorn misses. Jean Baptiste is looking to score with low kicks. Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chulalongkorn. Jean Baptiste fails to land with a series of punches.
Chulalongkorn throws a lazy uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut. Jean Baptiste lands a nice shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn has closed the distance and engaged Jean Baptiste in a clinch.
Chulalongkorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulalongkorn. Chulalongkorn misses with the head strike.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook from the clinch. Chulalongkorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards. Good body shot from Jean Baptiste.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chulalongkorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chulalongkorn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Chulalongkorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Chulalongkorn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chulalongkorn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Jean Baptiste trying to control but Chulalongkorn is working from the bottom. Chulalongkorn can't keep his opponent in guard - Jean Baptiste advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Brady Jean Baptiste is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Jean Baptiste trying to mount his opponent but Chulalongkorn defends it. Chulalongkorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Jean Baptiste trying to pass the guard but Chulalongkorn defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Brady Jean Baptiste comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jean Baptiste has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 45:50 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 45:50 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jean Baptiste! Brady Jean Baptiste is the new featherweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Brady Jean Baptiste thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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