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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnificent Chulalongkorn (ranked 892 p4p, 925 weight class) and Kaoru Nagashima (ranked 102 p4p, 109 weight class). Chulalongkorn comes to the cage accompanied by Yellow Claw & The Opposites - Thunder. Magnificent Chulalongkorn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kaoru Nagashima's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good kicks
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoru Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook. Nagashima ducked under it nicely.
Chulalongkorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chulalongkorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Chulalongkorn throws a jab when Nagashima was well out of range.
Nagashima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chulalongkorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chulalongkorn wants it to stay on the feet.
As Nagashima looks to move away, Chulalongkorn throws a big counter combo but Nagashima just gets out of the way.
Nagashima shoots in for a takedown but Chulalongkorn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nagashima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chulalongkorn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagashima counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nagashima postures up in Chulalongkorn's guard and throws a big left but Chulalongkorn blocks it.
Chulalongkorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagashima.
Nagashima working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulalongkorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagashima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagashima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chulalongkorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagashima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nagashima stands and throws Chulalongkorn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chulalongkorn tries to improve position but can't.
Nagashima misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Chulalongkorn is looking for a sweep.
Nagashima tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chulalongkorn manages to get back to half guard.
Nagashima seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chulalongkorn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nagashima pulls his head out easily.
Nagashima is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nagashima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chulalongkorn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nagashima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chulalongkorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nagashima wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagashima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagashima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chulalongkorn wants to control but Nagashima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nagashima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions off his back.
Chulalongkorn tries to roll over but Nagashima keeps him under control.
Nagashima looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nagashima lands a nice short elbow.
Nagashima wants to pass the guard but Chulalongkorn is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chulalongkorn's head.
Nagashima working the head and body with strikes.
Nagashima seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nagashima wants to pass to mount but Chulalongkorn is defending the position.
Nagashima scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chulalongkorn tries to get to full guard but Nagashima has control of the leg.
Nagashima takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chulalongkorn is rocked!
Chulalongkorn wants to control but Nagashima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nagashima slips a nice elbow through Chulalongkorn's hands, connecting with Chulalongkorn's forehead.
Oh Chulalongkorn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions off his back.
Chulalongkorn seems to have got his legs back now.
Nagashima scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima working over Chulalongkorn with some ground and pound. Chulalongkorn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nagashima connects with a nice short shot to Chulalongkorn's temple.
Nagashima lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chulalongkorn trying to control here.
Nagashima seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagashima landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chulalongkorn looking for submissions off his back.
Nagashima seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nagashima landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Nagashima dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagashima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nagashima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagashima staying out of range there.
And Nagashima tries to counter it with a takedown but Chulalongkorn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chulalongkorn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magnificent Chulalongkorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulalongkorn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chulalongkorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nagashima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chulalongkorn.
A slow jab from Chulalongkorn misses its intended target.
Chulalongkorn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chulalongkorn throws a series of punches but Nagashima moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nagashima shoots for a takedown but Chulalongkorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chulalongkorn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chulalongkorn throws out a loose jab but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nagashima misses with a takedown
and Chulalongkorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Magnificent Chulalongkorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
Nagashima misses with a takedown attempt
and Chulalongkorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagashima shoots for a takedown but Chulalongkorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chulalongkorn lands a jab to the head.
Nagashima is rocked!
Nagashima is aggressively charging in as Chulalongkorn backs up avoiding any damage. Chulalongkorn tosses out a jab and Nagashima runs right into it face first! Nagashima is out cold! Chulalongkorn dropped down on all fours and is barking in Nagashima's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Kaoru Nagashima was interviewed post fight and said 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'.
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