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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Somchai Saetang (ranked 3699 p4p, 3136 weight class) and Tim Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Somchai Saetang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Somchai Saetang !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Paris!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saetang moves into range and clinches up with Paris.
Saetang trying to land knees to the body.
Saetang lands an elbow inside that Paris shrugs off.
It looks like Tim Paris has been cut.
Paris takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paris wants a takedown.
Paris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saetang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saetang landing knees to the head.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Paris avoids the damage to the body.
Paris wants to take the fight to the mat but Saetang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Somchai Saetang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Paris.
Paris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paris avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Saetang landing knees to the body.
Paris is trying to pull guard but Saetang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paris missing with knees to the body.
Saetang with a knee to the head.
Paris looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saetang lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.
Saetang landing knees to the body.
Saetang lands a nice knee to the body.
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Saetang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Saetang landing knees to the head.
Saetang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Paris avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Paris looking to stall.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paris avoids it.
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 tries to land knees in the clinch but Paris avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saetang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saetang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Saetang .
Saetang crunches a lovely knee into Paris's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saetang .
Saetang lands a good knee to the midsection. Paris won't want to take too many of those.
Saetang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Paris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saetang prevents it.
Knees to the body from Saetang .
Saetang trying to land knees to the body.
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Paris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saetang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paris is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saetang .
Saetang lands a knee to the body.
Saetang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Paris is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Saetang .
Saetang connects with a knee to the head.
Saetang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Paris avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang gets underhooks to prevent Paris's takedown attempt.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Paris avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang scores a nice knee to the body.
Saetang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saetang avoids the elbow strike from Paris, against the cage.
Saetang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paris.
Knees to the body from Saetang .
Saetang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Saetang .
Paris has Saetang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saetang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang stops a takedown attempt from Paris.
Saetang lands an elbow that stopped Paris in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paris 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.
Paris takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saetang lands a knee to the body.
Paris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saetang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saetang working Paris over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saetang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Paris avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Paris tries to pull guard but Saetang won't allow it.
Saetang working Paris over with knees 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 Tim Paris'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.
Paris tries to keep at a distance but Saetang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saetang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paris is defending well for now.
Paris can't get the takedown.
Paris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saetang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Somchai Saetang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Paris.
Saetang clinches.
Somchai Saetang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saetang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saetang lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Paris avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Paris is breathing heavily.
Paris takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saetang lands a knee to the head.
Paris is rocked!
Saetang lands a nice knee to the body.
Saetang crunches a lovely knee into Paris's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang working Paris over with knees to the body.
Saetang 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 scores a nice knee to the body.
Saetang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paris's face.
Paris is still on wobbly legs! Can Saetang finish him?
A knee to the head by Saetang .
Paris takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saetang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saetang managing to block the knees to the body from Paris.
A knee to the head by Saetang .
Saetang missing with knees to the body.
Saetang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Saetang trying to land knees to the body.
Paris 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Paris managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Paris seems to have recovered his senses.
Saetang stops a takedown attempt from Paris.
Paris takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paris managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Paris managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Paris wants to break free but Saetang has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saetang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Paris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paris pulls guard effortlessly.
Saetang wants to get up but he can't break Paris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saetang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saetang wants to stand but Paris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Saetang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saetang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saetang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saetang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paris avoids it.
Saetang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paris's face.
Paris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saetang prevents it.
Saetang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paris is defending well for now.
Saetang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paris.
Paris avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Saetang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paris is defending well for now.
Paris tries to work over Saetang 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.
Saetang prevents the takedown attempt.
Saetang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Paris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saetang smiles and moves away.
Saetang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paris, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Paris takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saetang lands a good knee to the midsection. Paris won't want to take too many of those.
Saetang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somchai Saetang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Paris's cut.
That's time! Saetang 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saetang swats away the attempt to clinch by Paris.
Paris clinches.
Paris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saetang after a bit of a struggle.
Saetang lands a knee to the body.
Paris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saetang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Paris managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saetang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Somchai Saetang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Paris.
Saetang trying to land knees to the body.
Saetang working Paris over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Saetang .
Knees to the body from Saetang .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saetang landing knees to the body.
Saetang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paris can do to turn this around?
Saetang scores with a knee to the head.
Paris managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Paris is working for takedown but Saetang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saetang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saetang is defending well.
Saetang lands a knee to the body.
Paris blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saetang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paris is defending well for now.
Saetang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paris avoids it.
Saetang stops a takedown attempt from Paris.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saetang .
Paris avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Paris is looking for a takedown.
Saetang tries to land knees in the clinch but Paris avoids the damage to the body.
Saetang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris 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. Paris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saetang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saetang smiles and moves away.
Saetang throws a front kick that sends Paris stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Saetang misses.
Paris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saetang 's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang has his hands on Paris's head, controlling the position.
Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saetang is keeping the position for now.
Paris trying to control but Saetang is working from the bottom.
Paris stopping the sweep attempt from Saetang .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris is fighting to break Saetang 's control of his arms but Saetang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Paris wants to control from the top but Saetang keeps moving.
Saetang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saetang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saetang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saetang tries to get out of the position.
Paris trying to control but Saetang is working from the bottom.
Saetang is pulling down on Paris's head. It's preventing any offense from Paris, at least for the moment.
Paris controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four 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.
Saetang instigates a clinch.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paris avoids it.
Paris 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 utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Paris pulls guard.
Saetang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tim Paris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somchai Saetang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saetang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Somchai Saetang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saetang , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Somchai Saetang !
Our winner, Somchai Saetang , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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