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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 769 p4p, 959 weight class) and Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 103 p4p, 124 weight class). Little Kitty Sripituksakul has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 cm 45 130 43 - 39 - 0 |
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168 cm 37 136 32 - 22 - 1 |
Great wrestler Excellent boxer Very quick |
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Excellent grappler World class boxer Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 43 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Little Kitty Sripituksakul! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chugman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sripituksakul was well out of range. Poor timing from Chugman. Chugman swings for the body but Sripituksakul moves out of range.
Sripituksakul throws a hook but Chugman avoids it easily. Sripituksakul throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chugman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sripituksakul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Chugman needs to keep his hands up - Sripituksakul had a free shot at his head there. Chugman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Sripituksakul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chugman. Chugman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sripituksakul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chugman somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chugman is looking to clinch but Sripituksakul is avoiding it.
Sripituksakul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chugman's hands. Sripituksakul tests Chugman's chin there with a solid looking shot. Sripituksakul throws a hook but Chugman blocks it. Sripituksakul misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sripituksakul moves into range and connects with a jab. Chugman doesn't manage to clinch there - Sripituksakul circles away.
Sripituksakul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chugman staying out of range there. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chugman checks a leg kick. Sripituksakul swats away the attempt to clinch by Chugman. Chugman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sripituksakul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chugman scrambles back to his feet. Chugman moves away from the strike by Sripituksakul. A big left from Sripituksakul misses. Chugman feinted with a counter takedown. Chugman blocks a jab. Sripituksakul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chugman on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chugman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Chugman stops a takedown attempt from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chugman regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Chugman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sripituksakul trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom. Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sripituksakul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sripituksakul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving. Sripituksakul is working Chugman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chugman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Sripituksakul stands and throws Chugman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Chugman tries to bench press Sripituksakul off him but Sripituksakul keeps the position. Sripituksakul looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chugman is avoiding damage well.
Chugman gets back to half guard. Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura but Chugman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sripituksakul to get the leverage. Sripituksakul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chugman wants to control but Sripituksakul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chugman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chugman. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Chugman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Sripituksakul looking to sit in guard and control but Chugman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Sripituksakul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sripituksakul controlling the position. Sripituksakul looking to control.
Chugman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Sripituksakul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! A big left from Sripituksakul misses. Sripituksakul lunges at Chugman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chugman's hand. Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Sripituksakul pushes him off. Chugman moves into the clinch successfully.
Sripituksakul lands a right hand. Chugman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sripituksakul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chugman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sripituksakul has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chugman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chugman ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sripituksakul scores with a nice head shot. Chugman tries to clinch but fails miserably and Sripituksakul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Chugman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. No luck for Chugman with that takedown attempt. Sripituksakul connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Chugman throws a hook but Sripituksakul blocks it. And Sripituksakul tries to counter it with a takedown but Chugman pushes his down on his head and steps out. A big left from Chugman misses. Chugman misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Sripituksakul. Sripituksakul throws a lazy right hand but Chugman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chugman walks into a stiff left hand from Sripituksakul. Sripituksakul throws a shot from downtown. Chugman moves away and avoids it. Sripituksakul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Sripituksakul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sripituksakul.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sripituksakul throws a hook but Chugman avoids it easily. Chugman moves away from the strike by Sripituksakul. Chugman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sripituksakul. Sripituksakul throws a lazy right hand but Chugman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Sripituksakul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Chugman throws an overhand right that lands on Sripituksakul's shoulder, as Sripituksakul tries to avoid the shot. Sripituksakul might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sripituksakul misses with a straight right. Sripituksakul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sripituksakul throws out a loose jab but Chugman uses good head movement to avoid it. Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Sripituksakul avoids it well and moves away. Sripituksakul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Sripituksakul throws a front kick aimed at Chugman's knee but Chugman avoids it well. Sripituksakul tries to land a leg kick but Chugman saw it coming and moves away.
Sripituksakul throws an overhand right that lands on Chugman's shoulder, as Chugman tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sripituksakul loads up on a big right hand but Chugman slips the punch. Sripituksakul throws a hook to the side of Chugman's head but Chugman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sripituksakul throws a big shot that misses. Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Sripituksakul pushes him off. Chugman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sripituksakul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chugman somewhat. Sripituksakul with the counter takedown but Chugman avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chugman fails in his attempt to clinch. Sripituksakul throws out a counter right but Chugman avoids it with no problem. Chugman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Chugman throws a shot from downtown. Sripituksakul moves away and avoids it. Sripituksakul tries to sprawl but Chugman drives through with a takedown into half guard. Sripituksakul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chugman pulls his head out easily. Sripituksakul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chugman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Sripituksakul tries to get to full guard but Chugman has control of the leg. Chugman lands strikes from half guard. Sripituksakul is looking to improve his position.
Chugman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Sripituksakul is staying active underneath Chugman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Sripituksakul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chugman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chugman's back! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! Chugman lands the left hand. Chugman misses with a takedown attempt and Sripituksakul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chugman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Sripituksakul is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chugman off and has taken his back! Chugman trying to control the position but Sripituksakul manages to sink in the hooks. Sripituksakul looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sripituksakul controlling well, preventing Chugman from escaping the position.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sripituksakul is landing with strikes from the back. Sripituksakul is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chugman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Chugman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chugman tries to break free.
Sripituksakul working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Chugman is really stuck here.
Sripituksakul working for the choke. Chugman can't escape the position.
Sripituksakul working for the choke. Sripituksakul looking for the RNC. Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chugman showing good submission defense here.
Chugman is holding onto Sripituksakul's left hand, preventing any choke attempts. Sripituksakul is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chugman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chugman for a finish. Sripituksakul working for a choke but Chugman is defending well. Sripituksakul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Chugman trying to control the action but Sripituksakul just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chugman tries to escape the position.
Sripituksakul trying to control momentarily.
Chugman wants to escape the position.
Sripituksakul is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chugman trying to control the hands but Sripituksakul breaks the grip. Chugman defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chugman tries to roll but Sripituksakul sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chugman is working hard here to advance position. Sripituksakul has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Sripituksakul looking for the choke from the back. Sripituksakul is looking for the choke from the back position but Chugman is controlling his hands well. Chugman is in bad spot here.
Sripituksakul has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chugman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chugman is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight! Little Kitty Sripituksakul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Sripituksakul 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30 Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Kitty Sripituksakul! Little Kitty Sripituksakul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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