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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tham Boon Yodsuwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Eatthedragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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165 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tham Boon Yodsuwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Eatthedragon!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yodsuwan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eatthedragon slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yodsuwan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eatthedragon staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Yodsuwan as he connects with a hook.
Yodsuwan throws the left hand but Eatthedragon avoids the punch easily.
Yodsuwan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yodsuwan tries to clinch there but Eatthedragon circles away.
Yodsuwan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eatthedragon feints and as Yodsuwan raises his hands in defense, Eatthedragon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eatthedragon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eatthedragon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yodsuwan is pulling down on Eatthedragon's head. It's preventing any offense from Eatthedragon, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eatthedragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Eatthedragon wants to control from the top but Yodsuwan keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Yodsuwan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eatthedragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yodsuwan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eatthedragon trying to control but Yodsuwan is working from the bottom.
Eatthedragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Despite being in the dominant position, Bob Eatthedragon just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yodsuwan throws a looping overhand right but Eatthedragon ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Eatthedragon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yodsuwan throws the kick towards the body but Eatthedragon avoids it.
Yodsuwan tries to close the distance and clinch but Eatthedragon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eatthedragon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Eatthedragon taking a breather here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yodsuwan pushes Eatthedragon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Eatthedragon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Eatthedragon stalls from top position.
Yodsuwan sneaks back into half guard.
Eatthedragon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eatthedragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yodsuwan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yodsuwan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eatthedragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Eatthedragon wants to control but Yodsuwan is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yodsuwan tries to get to full guard but Eatthedragon has control of the leg.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Eatthedragon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yodsuwan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Eatthedragon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eatthedragon wants to control from the top but Yodsuwan keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Eatthedragon fails with a takedown attempt.
Yodsuwan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eatthedragon shoots for a double leg takedown but Yodsuwan sprawls well. He's pushed Eatthedragon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yodsuwan moves in looking to clinch but Eatthedragon pushes him off.
Yodsuwan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yodsuwan is looking to clinch.
Eatthedragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Eatthedragon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice cross by Yodsuwan.
Bob Eatthedragon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eatthedragon checks a leg kick.
Tham Boon Yodsuwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eatthedragon moves away from the strike by Yodsuwan.
Eatthedragon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yodsuwan. Yodsuwan obviously looking to wear him down.
Eatthedragon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yodsuwan to the mat! Yodsuwan manages to get full guard.
Eatthedragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eatthedragon wants to control from the top but Yodsuwan keeps moving.
Eatthedragon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yodsuwan wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eatthedragon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eatthedragon trying to control but Yodsuwan is working from the bottom.
Eatthedragon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eatthedragon thows a big elbow that misses.
Yodsuwan keeping moving, preventing Eatthedragon from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan has control of Eatthedragon's left arm, preventing Eatthedragon from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eatthedragon has a takedown stuffed.
Yodsuwan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eatthedragon is able to avoid easily.
Yodsuwan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eatthedragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Yodsuwan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eatthedragon manages to avoid it.
Eatthedragon gets a takedown into half guard.
Tham Boon Yodsuwan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eatthedragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Eatthedragon is keen to just control but Yodsuwan is a slippery customer.
Bob Eatthedragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eatthedragon trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Eatthedragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eatthedragon 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Eatthedragon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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