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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 11 p4p, 24 weight class) and Renoa Gracie (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Apaga Mas Não Bate. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Renoa Gracie enters the cage!
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172 cm 32 137 21 - 4 - 0 |
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166 cm 29 145 16 - 4 - 1 |
Great wrestler World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler Excellent 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 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Renoa Gracie! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gracie misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely. Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving. Gracie gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy. Gracie prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sitsongrit! Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Sitsongrit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow. Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gracie is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer. Sitsongrit makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily. Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Gracie connects with a body shot. Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards. Nice shot by Gracie. Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage. Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out. Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit. Gracie misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely. Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie misses with a left hand and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand. Sitsongrit rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage. Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie. Gracie slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Gracie lands with a shot to the body. Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gracie lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand. Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard. Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him. Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Gracie won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Renoa Gracie will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Gracie misses with a takedown and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand. Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well. Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! Gracie with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily. Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie. Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there. Sitsongrit cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jab by Sitsongrit. Gracie avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it. Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand. Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away. Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A good leg kick by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sitsongrit throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range. Gracie throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range. Gracie connects with the punch. Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming. Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head. Nice defenses there by Gracie. Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target. Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land. Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head. Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sitsongrit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. Gracie is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage. Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie. Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Gracie working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow. Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie. Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A short right from Sitsongrit. A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a body punch. Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Gracie tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit. Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far. Gracie throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range. Gracie slips under a jab. Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. The fight moves into the clinch position. Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Sitsongrit to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Sitsongrit stands up from guard. Let's bang! Gracie blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gracie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range. Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body. Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches. Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected. Gracie scores with a shoulder strike. Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gracie is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage. Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Sitsongrit gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. 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! Gracie misses with an uppercut
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand. Sitsongrit misses with a straight left. Sitsongrit misses with a low kick. Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses. Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him away. Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely. Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie slips under a jab. Sitsongrit swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down. Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit thumps Gracie with a low kick. Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie checks the leg kick. Gracie throws a body shot but no joy. Gracie thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gracie tries to clinch up. Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gracie moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely. Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely. Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage. Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie. Gracie jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit. Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far. Gracie lands a left hand.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit clearly takes that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet. Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it. Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie. A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily. A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there. Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing. Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit staying out of range there. Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving. The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range. Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot. A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick. A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage. A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target. Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming. Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gracie throws a body shot but no joy. Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily. A big left from Sitsongrit misses. Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range. Sitsongrit sets himself, and Gracie steps forward looking for the clinch! Sitsongrit avoids it this time. Sitsongrit misses with a body kick. Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie darts in trying to clinch and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand. Gracie moves out of range of the strikes. Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely. Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body. Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely. Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit shakes him off and moves away. Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Gracie slips under a jab from Sitsongrit. Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie. Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit had his way with Renoa Gracie in that round. 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. This is the final round! Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target. Gracie tries to clinch up and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand. Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick. Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks. Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick. Sitsongrit cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie. Gracie scores with a jab to the body. Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Gracie. Gracie fails with a takedown attempt. Sitsongrit rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Renoa Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short left from Gracie. Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside. Gracie tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renoa Gracie. Gracie misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sitsongrit lands a jab to Gracie's midsection. Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range. Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there. Gracie throws out a powerful jab. Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it. Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks. Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit works Gracie's body with a nice hook. Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs. Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on. Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Petchuanglek 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuanglek Sitsongrit! Petchuanglek Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title! Petchuanglek Sitsongrit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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