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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yusuf Mammadov (ranked 1608 p4p, 1473 weight class) and Akara Kongsangchai (ranked 199 p4p, 182 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yusuf Mammadov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akara Kongsangchai!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongsangchai tries to clinch up but Mammadov circles away and keeps his distance.
Mammadov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kongsangchai lands with a good body shot.
Kongsangchai misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Kongsangchai.
Mammadov connects with a body shot.
Kongsangchai misses with a wild body shot.
Mammadov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mammadov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Mammadov.
Kongsangchai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Mammadov.
Mammadov works on Kongsangchai's body with a couple of short punches.
Mammadov has hold of one of Kongsangchai's legs. Kongsangchai is fighting the takedown attempt but Mammadov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mammadov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kongsangchai keeping moving, preventing Mammadov from controlling successfully.
Mammadov wants to pass the guard but Kongsangchai is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongsangchai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov pushing down on Kongsangchai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kongsangchai is trying to stand.
Mammadov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mammadov prevents Kongsangchai from standing back up.
Mammadov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mammadov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kongsangchai is staying active underneath Mammadov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mammadov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kongsangchai is trying to stand back up but Mammadov is controlling him
Mammadov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mammadov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kongsangchai is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammadov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kongsangchai is staying active underneath Mammadov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kongsangchai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mammadov seems to be working for a kimura but Kongsangchai defends the submission attempt.
Mammadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kongsangchai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mammadov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kongsangchai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mammadov is trying to control. Kongsangchai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mammadov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kongsangchai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mammadov.
Mammadov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kongsangchai defending well though.
Mammadov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kongsangchai sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Mammadov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kongsangchai has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mammadov is on him like a limpet, forcing Kongsangchai back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mammadov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mammadov misses with a punch to the body.
Mammadov blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mammadov's defenses.
It looks like Yusuf Mammadov has been cut.
Mammadov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kongsangchai pushes Mammadov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mammadov's defenses.
Kongsangchai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammadov blocks an elbow strike from Kongsangchai.
A shot in the inside from Mammadov.
Kongsangchai tries to throw a body punch but Mammadov avoids it by throwing Kongsangchai back against the cage.
Mammadov tries a body shot but Kongsangchai blocks it.
Mammadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yusuf Mammadov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuf Mammadov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kongsangchai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mammadov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mammadov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kongsangchai stuffs the takedown.
Kongsangchai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kongsangchai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mammadov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kongsangchai forces Mammadov back against the cage and clinches.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammadov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mammadov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kongsangchai or not.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mammadov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kongsangchai to keep the fight standing.
Mammadov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kongsangchai prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mammadov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Mammadov.
Kongsangchai looking to throw knees to the head but Mammadov is blocking nicely.
Mammadov tries to score a body lock takedown but Kongsangchai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kongsangchai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mammadov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongsangchai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mammadov jumps into guard, dragging Kongsangchai to the mat.
Yusuf Mammadov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kongsangchai stopping the sweep attempt from Mammadov.
Mammadov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kongsangchai has passed into side control.
Kongsangchai decides to stand back up. Kongsangchai steps back and let's Mammadov get back to his feet.
Kongsangchai scores with a shot to the body.
Kongsangchai closes the distance but Mammadov moves to the side
and Mammadov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mammadov throws a front kick that sends Kongsangchai stumbling back into the cage.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Mammadov is having none of it.
Nice body kick there by Mammadov.
Kongsangchai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mammadov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Yusuf Mammadov is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Kongsangchai misses.
Mammadov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch
letting Mammadov counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammadov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kongsangchai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mammadov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kongsangchai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mammadov defending well as Kongsangchai loads up on a big left hand.
Mammadov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kongsangchai throws out the jab.
Mammadov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai lands a nice hook to Mammadov's body. Mammadov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kongsangchai moves into range and clinches up with Mammadov.
Mammadov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammadov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kongsangchai clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mammadov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kongsangchai showing good submission defense here.
Mammadov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai is trying to get back to his feet but Mammadov has full control of the position and if anything, Kongsangchai has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kongsangchai defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mammadov's arms.
Mammadov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kongsangchai is defending well though. Mammadov let's go of the attempt for now.
Mammadov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kongsangchai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four 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.
Kongsangchai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mammadov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kongsangchai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kongsangchai for a finish.
Kongsangchai is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mammadov working for a choke but Kongsangchai is defending well.
Kongsangchai staying busy and making it hard for Mammadov to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akara Kongsangchai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuf Mammadov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kongsangchai misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy left from Mammadov finds it's target.
Mammadov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mammadov moves away from the strike by Kongsangchai.
Mammadov tried to counter with a leg kick but Kongsangchai avoided it.
Kongsangchai clinches.
Kongsangchai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Mammadov.
Kongsangchai lands a hook that snaps the head of Mammadov backwards.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mammadov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mammadov lands a nice uppercut.
Mammadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Mammadov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mammadov lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai pushes off an throws an elbow but Mammadov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kongsangchai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Mammadov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mammadov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kongsangchai.
Nice body punch from Mammadov.
Kongsangchai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mammadov has Kongsangchai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kongsangchai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kongsangchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kongsangchai.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mammadov tries to pull guard but Kongsangchai holds him up against the cage and eventually Mammadov drops back down to his feet.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Kongsangchai avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
Mammadov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mammadov lands with a left to the head.
Mammadov is trying to pull guard but Kongsangchai has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusuf Mammadov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Mammadov.
Mammadov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kongsangchai to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Mammadov.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Kongsangchai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mammadov blocking some punches.
Mammadov is trying to drag Kongsangchai to the mat but Kongsangchai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mammadov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
Mammadov lands a left hand.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammadov can't get the takedown.
Kongsangchai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mammadov jumps into guard, dragging Kongsangchai to the mat.
Mammadov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kongsangchai escapes and throws Mammadov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A control attempt from Mammadov but he's now mounted!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kongsangchai missing with a left hand there. Mammadov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a body shot
and Kongsangchai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kongsangchai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mammadov. That did some damage!
Kongsangchai throws a body punch but Mammadov moves out of range.
Mammadov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mammadov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kongsangchai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akara Kongsangchai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mammadov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Kongsangchai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov has closed the distance and engaged Kongsangchai in a clinch.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Mammadov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mammadov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kongsangchai after a bit of a struggle.
Mammadov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mammadov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kongsangchai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongsangchai lands a slapping body shot.
Kongsangchai moves in looking to clinch but Mammadov pushes him off.
Kongsangchai swings for the body but Mammadov moves out of range.
Kongsangchai scores with a leg kick.
Kongsangchai lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mammadov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kongsangchai dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akara Kongsangchai!
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