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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnificent Chulalongkorn (ranked 408 p4p, 646 weight class) and Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 49 p4p, 75 weight class). Chulalongkorn comes to the cage accompanied by Yellow Claw & The Opposites - Thunder. Magnificent Chulalongkorn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chulalongkorn momentarily.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chulalongkorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks Chulalongkorn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Petsuwan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Chulalongkorn takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chulalongkorn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Chulalongkorn's head but Chulalongkorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chulalongkorn throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Chulalongkorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chulalongkorn swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Chulalongkorn's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chulalongkorn.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chulalongkorn.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Chulalongkorn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chulalongkorn throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chulalongkorn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chulalongkorn moves away.
Chulalongkorn is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Chulalongkorn sees coming a mile off.
Chulalongkorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chulalongkorn at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulalongkorn is just out of range.
It looked like Chulalongkorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chulalongkorn drives through and clinches with Sitsongrit against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chulalongkorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chulalongkorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Chulalongkorn working aggressively here.
Chulalongkorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chulalongkorn decides to pull guard.
Sitsongrit won't allow Chulalongkorn to sweep him here.
Chulalongkorn 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 wants to stand but Chulalongkorn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sitsongrit gets to his feet. Chulalongkorn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A big right from Chulalongkorn misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chulalongkorn.
Nice defenses there by Chulalongkorn.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Chulalongkorn is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Chulalongkorn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Chulalongkorn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chulalongkorn throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chulalongkorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit tests Chulalongkorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chulalongkorn wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chulalongkorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chulalongkorn lands with an overhand left.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chulalongkorn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chulalongkorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit punishes Chulalongkorn's body with a nice straight punch.
Chulalongkorn misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Chulalongkorn is wise to it.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Chulalongkorn moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick
enabling Chulalongkorn to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Chulalongkorn strikes.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Chulalongkorn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chulalongkorn misses with a looping left.
Chulalongkorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Chulalongkorn moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chulalongkorn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chulalongkorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chulalongkorn tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Chulalongkorn.
Sitsongrit works Chulalongkorn's body with a nice hook.
Chulalongkorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Chulalongkorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chulalongkorn.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Chulalongkorn misses.
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 scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chulalongkorn in his tracks.
Chulalongkorn tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Chulalongkorn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chulalongkorn defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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.
Chulalongkorn misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chulalongkorn's knee momentarily.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chulalongkorn at a distance.
Chulalongkorn misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chulalongkorn is out of range.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Chulalongkorn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit cracks Chulalongkorn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Chulalongkorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Chulalongkorn walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Chulalongkorn.
Nice defenses there by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chulalongkorn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chulalongkorn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Chulalongkorn checks it
and Chulalongkorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut even more.
Chulalongkorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chulalongkorn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulalongkorn looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Chulalongkorn.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petsuwan Sitsongrit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chulalongkorn. That did some damage!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chulalongkorn closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Chulalongkorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chulalongkorn.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Chulalongkorn controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chulalongkorn jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Chulalongkorn around his waist. Chulalongkorn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Chulalongkorn blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnificent Chulalongkorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulalongkorn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chulalongkorn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Chulalongkorn working aggressively here.
Chulalongkorn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chulalongkorn's elbow.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Chulalongkorn's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chulalongkorn.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Chulalongkorn.
Magnificent Chulalongkorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chulalongkorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Chulalongkorn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit gets through Chulalongkorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Chulalongkorn back against the cage.
Chulalongkorn lands a body punch.
Chulalongkorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chulalongkorn working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chulalongkorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Chulalongkorn around his waist. Chulalongkorn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Chulalongkorn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
A head punch on the inside from Chulalongkorn fails to land.
Chulalongkorn misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Chulalongkorn has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Chulalongkorn is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Chulalongkorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn blocks an uppercut.
Chulalongkorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chulalongkorn or not.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chulalongkorn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Chulalongkorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chulalongkorn fails to pull guard.
Chulalongkorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 swings wildly with an uppercut but Chulalongkorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Magnificent Chulalongkorn.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
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