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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 65 p4p, 88 weight class) and Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 12 p4p, 15 weight class). Tax Payer has chosen Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka as his entrance music. Sakmongkol Sitsongrit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Finnish Tax Payer's chin.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
As Sitsongrit backs off Tax Payer throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tax Payer at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Tax Payer blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head but Tax Payer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tax Payer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tax Payer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Tax Payer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Tax Payer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Tax Payer counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Tax Payer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Tax Payer knows he should have avoided that one.
Tax Payer defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Tax Payer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Tax Payer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tax Payer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
As Sitsongrit backs off Tax Payer throws a huge counter combo but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it all.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Tax Payer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tax Payer has time to react.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tax Payer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tax Payer to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tax Payer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut is getting worse.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Tax Payer misses.
Sitsongrit jabs Tax Payer right on the nose. Tax Payer blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Tax Payer slips the punch.
Tax Payer throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Tax Payer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tax Payer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tax Payer counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tax Payer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Tax Payer back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tax Payer's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tax Payer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tax Payer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Tax Payer blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tax Payer can do to turn this around?
Tax Payer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tax Payer misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tax Payer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tax Payer has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer lands with a right to the head.
Tax Payer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tax Payer.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Tax Payer digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tax Payer tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Tax Payer scores with a shoulder strike.
Tax Payer lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tax Payer.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Tax Payer fails to land.
Tax Payer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tax Payer misses with the head strike.
Tax Payer misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tax Payer throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Tax Payer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sitsongrit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tax Payer can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Tax Payer controls his hands.
Tax Payer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tax Payer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Tax Payer misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Tax Payer backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with some punches.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Tax Payer working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tax Payer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
letting Tax Payer counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tax Payer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Tax Payer blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Tax Payer slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
A nice side step and Tax Payer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Tax Payer's body. Tax Payer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Tax Payer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tax Payer throws a fast counter high kick but Sitsongrit manages to duck under it in time.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Tax Payer avoids it easily.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Tax Payer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tax Payer counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Tax Payer circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Tax Payer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
It seemed like Tax Payer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tax Payer at a distance.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Tax Payer slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Tax Payer misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Tax Payer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tax Payer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Tax Payer's defenses.
Tax Payer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tax Payer there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Tax Payer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Tax Payer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tax Payer. That did some damage!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tax Payer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Tax Payer.
A head punch on the inside from Tax Payer fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit is working Tax Payer over against the cage.
Tax Payer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tax Payer has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tax Payer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tax Payer can't break the clinch.
Tax Payer is trying to push Sitsongrit away but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tax Payer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tax Payer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax Payer misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Tax Payer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Tax Payer lands a left hand.
Tax Payer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tax Payer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tax Payer fails to land.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Tax Payer misses with some punches.
Tax Payer throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tax Payer misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer throws a head punch that misses.
Tax Payer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tax Payer misses with the head strike.
Tax Payer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tax Payer lands an uppercut.
Tax Payer lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sakmongkol Sitsongrit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finnish Tax Payer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tax Payer blocks the low kick.
Tax Payer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Tax Payer was well out of range.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
Tax Payer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Tax Payer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Tax Payer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Tax Payer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
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 Tax Payer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tax Payer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tax Payer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tax Payer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tax Payer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Tax Payer didn't see that one coming.
Tax Payer blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTax Payer.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Tax Payer's body. Tax Payer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tax Payer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tax Payer's hands.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit has Tax Payer up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tax Payer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tax Payer misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tax Payer throws a head punch that misses.
Tax Payer misses with the head strike.
Tax Payer throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tax Payer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakmongkol 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Sakmongkol Sitsongrit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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