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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cory Ashby (ranked 3800 p4p, 4392 weight class) and Somchai Saetang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory Ashby has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Cory Ashby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Somchai Saetang !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saetang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Somchai Saetang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashby looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ashby dives in for a single leg takedown but Saetang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saetang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Cory Ashby has been cut.
Ashby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saetang lands a good knee to the midsection. Ashby won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.
Saetang landing knees to the body.
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Saetang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ashby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saetang crunches a lovely knee into Ashby's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saetang .
Knees to the body from Saetang .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saetang crunches a lovely knee into Ashby's ribcage.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ashby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saetang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saetang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saetang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saetang landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashby avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ashby managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Saetang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ashby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.
Saetang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saetang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saetang scores a nice knee to the body.
Ashby tries to circle away but Saetang has him pinned against the cage.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the head but Ashby blocks with his arms.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashby avoids it.
Ashby tries to pull guard but Saetang holds him up against the cage and eventually Ashby drops back down to his feet.
Saetang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saetang has Ashby pressed against the cage, preventing Ashby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saetang landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang lands a knee to the head.
Ashby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ashby avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Ashby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Ashby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashby avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang connects with a knee to the head.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashby avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saetang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ashby has had enough of the clinch but Saetang keeps him there for the moment.
Ashby tries to pull guard but Saetang won't allow it.
Saetang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ashby.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashby avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashby avoids the damage to the body.
Ashby jumps guard and drags Saetang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ashby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been informed that Saetang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Saetang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ashby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saetang wanted to stand there but Ashby had control of the position.
Ashby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ashby working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang stands up and waves to Ashby to follow him.
Saetang scores with a head kick. Ashby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saetang - that will leave a mark!
Saetang clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.
Ashby is trying to pull guard but Saetang has him pressed against the cage.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashby avoids it.
Saetang scores a nice knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somchai Saetang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cory Ashby's cut.
That's time! Ashby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses.
Saetang misses with a head kick.
Saetang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashby fails with a takedown attempt.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saetang throws a head kick but Ashby moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashby tries to clinch there but Saetang circles away.
Saetang throws a head kick but Ashby moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ashby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saetang lands a good knee to the midsection. Ashby won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashby avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashby avoids it.
Ashby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ashby is trying to drag Saetang to the mat but Saetang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saetang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ashby.
Ashby avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Ashby avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashby avoids it.
Ashby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saetang walks away with a smile on his face. Ashby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Ashby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saetang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Saetang .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashby tries to clinch but Saetang moves away
and Saetang counters with a solid body kick.
Ashby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ashby changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Ashby moves out of range easily.
Ashby blocks a head kick by Saetang .
Ashby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashby fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saetang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saetang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ashby.
Ashby dives in and grabs Saetang 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saetang pushes down on Ashby's head and hops out.
The fighters circling - Saetang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashby tries for a takedown but Saetang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saetang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Saetang .
Saetang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ashby.
Saetang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Ashby moves out of range easily.
Saetang throws a head kick but Ashby moves out of range.
Saetang throws a wild body kick that Ashby sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Saetang .
Ashby misses with a takedown attempt - Saetang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ashby.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
Ashby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saetang as he jumps to the side.
Saetang lands with a kick to the temple. Ashby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saetang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ashby tries to clinch there but Saetang circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashby misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somchai Saetang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cory Ashby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ashby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ashby avoids the head kick by Saetang .
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Ashby moves out of range easily.
Saetang feints and then cracks Ashby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ashby down.
Ashby tries to clinch there but Saetang circles away.
Ashby avoids the head kick by Saetang .
It looked like Ashby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Saetang closes the distance and clinches.
Saetang stops a takedown attempt from Ashby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ashby blocks it with crossed arms.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ashby avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saetang scores a nice knee to the body.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashby avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saetang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ashby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashby tries to pull guard but Saetang holds him up against the cage and eventually Ashby drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Ashby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashby is trying to force a seperation but Saetang has the dominant position.
Saetang lands a knee to the body.
Ashby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saetang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ashby missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saetang lands a good knee to the midsection. Ashby won't want to take too many of those.
Saetang tries a knee to the head but Ashby blocks it.
Ashby avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Ashby managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Ashby takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ashby manages to break the clinch.
Saetang lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ashby.
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ashby doesn't manage to clinch there - Saetang circles away.
Ashby tries for a takedown but Saetang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ashby swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashby closes the distance looking to clinch
and Saetang counters with a head kick. That will keep Ashby thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ashby managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Ashby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saetang is keeping busy.
Saetang lands a good knee to the midsection. Ashby won't want to take too many of those.
Ashby dodges an elbow strike from Saetang .
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.
Ashby tries to pull guard but Saetang holds him up against the cage and eventually Ashby drops back down to his feet.
Somchai Saetang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saetang .
Saetang keeps control of Ashby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saetang trying to land knees to the body.
Saetang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ashby blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ashby avoids the damage to the body.
Ashby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saetang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ashby has had enough of the clinch but Saetang keeps him there for the moment.
Saetang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Saetang .
Saetang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saetang .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ashby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saetang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ashby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saetang .
And that's the end of the fight!
Somchai Saetang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saetang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Somchai Saetang !
An out of breath Somchai Saetang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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