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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Odin Markkanen (ranked 164 p4p, 231 weight class) and Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 12 p4p, 22 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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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 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Markkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markkanen.
Markkanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen scores with a leg kick.
Markkanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Markkanen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Markkanen saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markkanen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Markkanen missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markkanen lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Markkanen scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit motions for Markkanen to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Markkanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markkanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Markkanen is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now.
Markkanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sitsongrit defends it well.
Markkanen thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Markkanen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though.
Markkanen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Markkanen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Markkanen thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Markkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markkanen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Markkanen is controlling him well.
Markkanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Markkanen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Markkanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sitsongrit regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Markkanen.
Markkanen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sitsongrit is pushing Markkanen's head away, looking to escape. Markkanen manages to hold on to the position though.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep but Markkanen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Markkanen looking to control but Sitsongrit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Markkanen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sitsongrit holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Markkanen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Markkanen controlling the position easily from mount.
Markkanen throwing strikes but Sitsongrit recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Markkanen wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit pushes Markkanen off looking to stand but Markkanen dives back in and keeps control.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Markkanen keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Markkanen 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.
Markkanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markkanen stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
Markkanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Markkanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markkanen lands a couple of digs.
Markkanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Markkanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markkanen wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Markkanen throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Some bone on bone action there as Markkanen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Markkanen moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Markkanen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markkanen manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Markkanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Markkanen defends it well.
Markkanen tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Markkanen saw that one coming.
Markkanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Markkanen shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Markkanen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sitsongrit is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Markkanen, into his guard.
Markkanen working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Markkanen has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Markkanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Markkanen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Markkanen misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Markkanen.
Markkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Markkanen missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Markkanen misses the jab.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markkanen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Markkanen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Markkanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markkanen misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markkanen. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Odin Markkanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Markkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Markkanen throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markkanen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Markkanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markkanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Markkanen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markkanen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Markkanen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markkanen throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Markkanen misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markkanen stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Markkanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Markkanen tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Markkanen avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Markkanen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Markkanen misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Markkanen walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Markkanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Markkanen throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Markkanen dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Markkanen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Markkanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markkanen tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markkanen moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Markkanen.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Markkanen slips under a jab.
Markkanen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Markkanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markkanen down.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markkanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Markkanen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Markkanen misses.
A swing and a miss from Markkanen.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
Markkanen throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markkanen off to one side.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markkanens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Markkanen misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit with the counter takedown but Markkanen avoids it easily.
Markkanen misses with a leg kick.
Markkanen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markkanen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Markkanen throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markkanen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Markkanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit with the counter takedown but Markkanen avoids it easily.
Markkanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markkanen cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Markkanen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Markkanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markkanen misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markkanen.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markkanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Markkanen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Markkanen.
Sitsongrit feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Markkanen shoots in.
Markkanen thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Markkanen tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markkanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Markkanen's leg but Markkanen calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petsuwan Sitsongrit.
I think Markkanen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odin Markkanen!
Odin Markkanen 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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