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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petcharon Sitsongrit (ranked 970 p4p, 1216 weight class) and DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 112 p4p, 141 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petcharon Sitsongrit !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DaMatti Matikainen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Matikainen in a clinch.
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Matikainen checks it.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but Matikainen blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Sitsongrit has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matikainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit has Matikainen pressed against the cage, preventing Matikainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Matikainen.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a knee to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Matikainen lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matikainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matikainen misses with a body punch.
A short right from Matikainen on the inside.
Matikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Matikainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit cracks Matikainen with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matikainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Matikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Matikainen being controlled against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Matikainen.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit has Matikainen up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Matikainen.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matikainen jumps into guard, dragging Sitsongrit to the mat.
Matikainen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sitsongrit off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
A low kick lands for Matikainen.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Matikainen scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit . Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Matikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from Matikainen misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matikainen at a distance.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .
Matikainen tests Sitsongrit 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen'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 tries to clinch but Matikainen is having none of it.
Matikainen misses with a body kick.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit 's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .
Matikainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick.
Matikainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit .
Matikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit 's head.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
A head kick by Matikainen misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Matikainen cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sitsongrit leaning against his opponent.
Matikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Matikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit .
Matikainen thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matikainen with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matikainen lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit 's hand.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matikainen tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matikainen.
A shot in the inside from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit .
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by clinching up but Matikainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Matikainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen feints a counter leg kick.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit .
Matikainen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matikainen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matikainen with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DaMatti Matikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Matikainen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Matikainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Matikainen back into the cage.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matikainen being controlled against the cage.
Matikainen jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Matikainen around his waist. Matikainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matikainen blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit .
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matikainens head.
Matikainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matikainen is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit is stalling here.
Sitsongrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Matikainen - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matikainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen manages to break the clinch.
Matikainen cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petcharon Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .
Matikainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matikainen.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Matikainen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Matikainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Matikainen pushes Sitsongrit away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit . Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit .
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matikainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Sitsongrit 's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit . That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit .
Matikainen connects with a body shot.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Matikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Matikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit 's head back.
Matikainen works Sitsongrit 's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Matikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Good shot there by Matikainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matikainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
An out of breath DaMatti Matikainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Petcharon Sitsongrit stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have nothing to say.'.
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