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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dieselnoi Thanasukarn (ranked 6068 p4p, 4387 weight class) and Manny Luwao (ranked 0 p4p, 434 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dieselnoi Thanasukarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manny Luwao!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luwao swats away the attempt to clinch by Thanasukarn.
Luwao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thanasukarn pushes Luwao up against the cage in a clinch.
Thanasukarn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thanasukarn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thanasukarn wants to clinch up but Luwao keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Thanasukarn.
Thanasukarn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luwao wants the takedown. Thanasukarn is fighting it off but Luwao persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thanasukarn's guard against the cage.
Luwao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luwao forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luwao is working for a submission of some sort.
Thanasukarn wants to get back to his feet.
Luwao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luwao is looking to take a break and control but Thanasukarn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luwao decides to stand up.
Luwao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luwao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thanasukarn back to the cage. Luwao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Luwao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thanasukarn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luwao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luwao is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thanasukarn lands a nice knee to the body.
Thanasukarn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanasukarn clinches up with Luwao and pushes him back against the cage.
Luwao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dieselnoi Thanasukarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luwao shoots in for a takedown but Thanasukarn shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luwao just misses with a punch to the body.
Luwao keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Thanasukarn's head coaches at Lionheart Muay Thai that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luwao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Luwao lands in his opponent's guard.
Luwao trying to control but Thanasukarn is working from the bottom.
Thanasukarn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luwao on the ground.
Thanasukarn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luwao drops back looking for a leg! Thanasukarn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thanasukarn manages to kick Luwao off! Luwao jumps back into Thanasukarn's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luwao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thanasukarn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luwao passes Thanasukarn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thanasukarn looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Thanasukarn is staying active underneath Luwao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thanasukarn is refusing to be controlled, as Luwao sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thanasukarn closes the distance and pushes Luwao back into the cage.
Thanasukarn tries to land knees in the clinch but Luwao avoids the damage to the body.
Luwao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thanasukarn to keep the fight standing.
Dieselnoi Thanasukarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Luwao.
Thanasukarn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luwao blocks a body shot from Thanasukarn.
Luwao is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thanasukarn can't fight it off and eventually Luwao manages to take the fight to the floor. Thanasukarn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thanasukarn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Luwao manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Luwao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thanasukarn tries to clinch up but Luwao circles away and keeps his distance.
Thanasukarn avoids the head kick by Luwao.
Luwao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thanasukarn forces Luwao back against the cage and clinches.
Luwao manages to break the clinch.
Thanasukarn tries to clinch but Luwao moves out of range.
Luwao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thanasukarn rushes Luwao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luwao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luwao is trying to break the clinch but Thanasukarn is controlling him.
Luwao has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thanasukarn after a bit of a struggle.
Dieselnoi Thanasukarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Luwao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luwao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luwao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thanasukarn stalling.
Thanasukarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Luwao avoids it.
Luwao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanasukarn landing knees to the body.
Thanasukarn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Luwao is breathing heavily.
Luwao is trying to pull guard but Thanasukarn has him pressed against the cage.
Luwao looking for a takedown.
Thanasukarn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thanasukarn crunches a lovely knee into Luwao's ribcage.
Luwao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Luwao takes a knee right on the jaw!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Luwao is trying to pull guard but Thanasukarn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thanasukarn slows down the pace here.
Thanasukarn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thanasukarn cracks Luwao with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luwao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thanasukarn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thanasukarn lands a knee to the head.
Thanasukarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luwao can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thanasukarn crunches a lovely knee into Luwao's ribcage.
Thanasukarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thanasukarn is looking to clinch but Luwao is avoiding it.
Thanasukarn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thanasukarn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thanasukarn scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Manny Luwao has been cut.
Luwao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dieselnoi Thanasukarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thanasukarn missing with knees to the body.
Luwao can't find room to land a body shot as Thanasukarn controls the action.
Thanasukarn missing with knees to the body.
Thanasukarn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thanasukarn misses with a knee strike.
Thanasukarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Luwao avoids it.
Thanasukarn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Luwao fails to pull guard.
Thanasukarn lands a good knee to the midsection. Luwao won't want to take too many of those.
Thanasukarn lands an elbow inside that Luwao shrugs off.
Luwao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thanasukarn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luwao wants to get back to striking at distance but Thanasukarn won't allow it.
Thanasukarn stalling in the clinch.
Luwao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thanasukarn tries to land a knee to the head but Luwao blocks with his arms.
Luwao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanasukarn lands a knee to the body.
Luwao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Luwao has Thanasukarn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thanasukarn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thanasukarn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luwao managing to block the knees to the body from Thanasukarn.
Luwao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thanasukarn landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Thanasukarn.
Thanasukarn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thanasukarn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dieselnoi Thanasukarn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Luwao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thanasukarn avoids the head kick by Luwao.
Nice takedown defense from Thanasukarn. No joy for Luwao on that attempt.
Thanasukarn tries to clinch there but Luwao circles away.
Thanasukarn closes the distance and pushes Luwao back into the cage.
Thanasukarn scores with a knee to the head.
Thanasukarn prevents Luwao from breaking the clinch.
Thanasukarn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thanasukarn prevents Luwao from breaking the clinch.
Luwao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thanasukarn smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanasukarn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luwao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thanasukarn tries to clinch up.
As Thanasukarn backs off Luwao throws a huge counter combo but Thanasukarn manages to avoid it all.
Thanasukarn tries to clinch up but Luwao circles away and keeps his distance.
Luwao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luwao throws a leg kick that misses.
Thanasukarn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luwao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thanasukarn defends it well.
Dieselnoi Thanasukarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanasukarn moves into the clinch successfully.
Luwao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luwao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luwao tries to pull guard but Thanasukarn won't allow it.
Dieselnoi Thanasukarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Luwao.
Thanasukarn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luwao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thanasukarn is defending well.
Luwao gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thanasukarn wants to stand but Luwao is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luwao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Luwao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Luwao wants to control from the top but Thanasukarn keeps moving.
Luwao gets to his feet. Thanasukarn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luwao feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Luwao trying to control the position from guard on top but Thanasukarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luwao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thanasukarn is keeping the position for now.
Luwao trying to control but Thanasukarn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thanasukarn wants to stand and escape but Luwao is having none of it.
Luwao passes Thanasukarn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thanasukarn wants to stand back up but Luwao manages to pass into side control.
Luwao in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luwao decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Luwao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luwao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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