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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 1438 p4p, 1668 weight class) and Matthew Albans (ranked 189 p4p, 210 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Albans !
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Albans counters with a takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Albans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sitsongrit prevents Albans from moving into mount.
Albans is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Albans postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Albans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Albans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albans tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Albans wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Albans is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Albans trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Albans swings around for an armbar but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Albans 's guard.
Albans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albans keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Albans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit slips nicely into half guard.
Albans regains full guard. Nicely done.
Albans controlling the position.
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Albans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albans trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Albans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Albans trying to control the position.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position.
Albans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Albans is keeping the position.
Albans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Albans has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Albans working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Albans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albans is keeping the position for now.
Albans looking for a sweep. Not yet Albans , not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albans is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matthew Albans will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Albans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Albans moves out of range easily.
Albans ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Albans drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Albans 's ribcage but misses.
Albans with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Albans takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Sitsongrit misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Albans off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Albans counters with a takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Albans postures up.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albans can do to turn this around?
Albans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Albans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albans tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Albans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sitsongrit has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Albans but great work by Sitsongrit.
Albans manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albans is refusing to be controlled, as Sitsongrit sits in half guard.
Matthew Albans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Albans holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Albans is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sitsongrit wants to free his trapped foot but Albans is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Albans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Albans wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Albans looking for submissions off his back.
Albans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back!
Albans not allowing Sitsongrit to control his hands.
Albans looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Albans will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Albans is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sitsongrit has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Albans keeps control of the position as Sitsongrit tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Albans go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Albans is persistently looking for the submission but Sitsongrit is defending it well.
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Albans breaks the grip.
Albans is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sitsongrit is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Albans is just out of range.
And Albans tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Albans was well out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Albans down with leg kicks.
Albans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Albans moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Albans is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Albans with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albans shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Albans saw it coming and moves away.
Matthew Albans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that Albans avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Albans moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Albans tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit punishes Albans 's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Albans checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Albans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
Albans seems to be looking for submissions.
Albans is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Surianglek Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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pop
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