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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 32 p4p, 285 weight class) and Graham Mantle (ranked 2 p4p, 28 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Petsuwan Sitsongrit has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Mantle. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mantle slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mantle checks a leg kick.
Mantle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mantle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Mantle tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Mantle didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Mantle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mantle manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The strikes coming from Mantle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Mantle control the position.
Sitsongrit being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Mantle landing strikes.
Sitsongrit defending against the ground and pound.
Mantle working the ground and pound but Sitsongrit is defending the strikes.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Mantle control the position.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitsongrit parries the strikes from Mantle easily there. Mantle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sitsongrit to escape.
Sitsongrit parries the strikes from Mantle easily there. Mantle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sitsongrit to escape.
Mantle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sitsongrit parries the strikes from Mantle easily there. Mantle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sitsongrit to escape.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Mantle is putting a hurting on Sitsongrit here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mantle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Mantle's posture but Mantle avoids it.
The ground and pound from Mantle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mantle working the ground and pound but Sitsongrit is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sitsongrit managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mantle.
Mantle wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mantle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Mantle moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mantle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Mantle tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Mantle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mantle checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mantle tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mantle is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mantle.
Mantle blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Mantle avoiding damage.
Mantle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mantle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit leaning against his opponent.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that round.
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 defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mantle.
Mantle throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit works Mantle's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit clinches up with Mantle and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
Mantle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit works on Mantle's body with a couple of short punches.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Mantle working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Mantle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Mantle can't get the takedown.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Mantle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Mantle fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Mantle.
Stalling in the clinch from Mantle.
Sitsongrit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mantle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit trying to stall but Mantle improves his position.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mantles head.
Sitsongrit cracks Mantle with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit stalling the fight.
Sitsongrit is trying to stall.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Mantle lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mantle.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mantle looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sitsongrit leaves Mantle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mantle connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Mantle saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Mantle misses.
Mantle connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Mantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Mantle's front leg but catches the back leg as Mantle tries to avoid it.
Mantle looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mantle slips under a jab.
Mantle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Mantle slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Mantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mantle throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Mantle moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mantle misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Mantle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Mantle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mantle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Mantle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mantle gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mantle tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mantle.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Mantle.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Mantle controls the action.
Sitsongrit is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
A short right from Mantle.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Mantle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Mantle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mantle working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantle can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Mantle.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Mantle.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Mantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain a safe position but Mantle gets an underhook and turns Sitsongrit into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mantle is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Mantle checks it
and Mantle counters with a takedown into side control.
Mantle tries to score with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mantle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mantle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sitsongrit stops Mantle from passing to mount.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Mantle off but Mantle is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mantle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mantle is taking a breather. Sitsongrit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mantle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Mantle keeps him under control.
Mantle is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit thumps Mantle with a low kick.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mantle finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Mantle goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mantle.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Mantle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mantle blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mantle throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Mantle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mantle or not.
Mantle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mantle as Sitsongrit tries to tie him up.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Mantle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mantle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantle is looking to control Sitsongrit's arms but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mantle has his back to the cage.
Mantle lands a right hand.
Mantle trying to stall but Sitsongrit improves his position.
Mantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mantle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mantle or not.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mantle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Mantle.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mantle's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Petsuwan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Mantle avoids it.
Mantle moves out of range of the body kick.
Mantle slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Mantle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mantle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Graham Mantle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Mantle is proving a slippery customer.
Mantle with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mantle throwing strikes but missing.
Mantle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Mantle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mantle is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Mantle's ribs.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Mantle down.
Mantle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mantle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Mantle instigates a clinch.
Mantle has Sitsongrit pressed against the cage.
Mantle breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Mantle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Mantle ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Mantle walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit cracks Mantle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mantle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mantle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Mantle persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit lunges at Mantle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mantle's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Mantle.
Mantle is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Mantle in the body.
Mantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mantle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Mantle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mantle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Mantle has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mantle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petsuwan 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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