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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Jaroslav (ranked 3466 p4p, 1154 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 323 p4p, 138 weight class). Jaroslav comes to the cage accompanied by The Sound of Running Feet. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Jaroslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Jaroslav changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Jaroslav moves his leg out of the way.
Jaroslav tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaroslav sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaroslav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
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 Jaroslav has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jaroslav and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jaroslav feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jaroslav attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaroslav tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaroslav has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaroslav feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaroslav sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Jaroslav as he checks the leg kick.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Jaroslav takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jaroslav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaroslav takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Jaroslav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Jaroslav feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaroslav.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Jaroslav was well out of range.
Jaroslav appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Jaroslav avoids it easily.
Jaroslav drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jaroslav is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Jaroslav's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Jaroslav was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaroslav checks a leg kick nicely.
Jaroslav changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Jaroslav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Jaroslav's head but Jaroslav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jaroslav checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jaroslav appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Jaroslav avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit sizes up Jaroslav with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Jaroslav is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Jaroslav drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Jaroslav tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Jaroslav bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaroslav attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaroslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaroslav appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaroslav.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaroslav at a distance.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Jaroslav has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaroslav's head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Jaroslav's head but Jaroslav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaroslav feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jaroslav had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jaroslav counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jaroslav tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jaroslav moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaroslav appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Jaroslav's defenses.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaroslav takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaroslav.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Jaroslav appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaroslav is just out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Jaroslav in a clinch.
Jaroslav blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaroslav lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Jaroslav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Jaroslav blocks it.
Jaroslav blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaroslavs head.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Jaroslav's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaroslav's gas tank.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaroslav counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit!
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 is looking to reverse the position.
Jaroslav decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sitsongrit to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jaroslav's head.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaroslav moves away.
Jaroslav feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaroslav counters with a takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Jaroslav's posture but Jaroslav avoids it.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet here but Jaroslav is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sitsongrit's back.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Jaroslav just sinks the hooks in.
Sitsongrit tries to escape the position.
Jaroslav gets back to his feet. Sitsongrit is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Jaroslav counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Sitsongrit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jaroslav has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit works on Jaroslav's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jaroslav.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit is working Jaroslav over against the cage.
Jaroslav has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Jaroslav misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit works on Jaroslav's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jaroslav's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jaroslav momentarily.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Jaroslav saw it coming and moves away.
Jaroslav changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Jaroslav half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaroslav.
Jaroslav attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Jaroslav feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaroslav moves away.
Jaroslav takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaroslav appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaroslav attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Jaroslav counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Jaroslav postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav won't let Sitsongrit get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position but Jaroslav isn't that keen on the idea.
Jaroslav stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaroslav on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaroslav doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaroslav counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
Jaroslav decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jaroslav's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaroslav counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Jaroslav isn't so interested in that idea.
Jaroslav won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit controls Jaroslav momentarily but Jaroslav frees himself.
Jaroslav decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sitsongrit, up you get!
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaroslav is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Jaroslav down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Jaroslav is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Jaroslav moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Jaroslav slips the punch.
Jaroslav half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaroslav stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Felix Jaroslav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Jaroslav moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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