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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between CC Chai (ranked 738 p4p, 867 weight class) and Kongthoranee Sitsongrit (ranked 104 p4p, 119 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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182 cm 25 155 8 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm 24 167 6 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ Excellent boxer Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, CC Chai! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongthoranee Sitsongrit! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Chai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chai. Chai tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chai blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Chai misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Chai prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch. Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head. Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside. 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! Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai wants a takedown but no success here.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chai blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow. Chai tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage. Chai tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chai lands a left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit prevents the takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow. Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short left from Sitsongrit. Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot. Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Chai's head. Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. Sitsongrit tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit. Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses. Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Chai presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Sitsongrit gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chai blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit is working Chai over against the cage. Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
A short right from Chai. Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards. Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit. Chai tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Chai. Chai tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage. Chai lands with a right to the head. Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside. Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards. Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit. Chai looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CC Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chai working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut. Chai lands a shot to the body. Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kongthoranee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A short uppercut from Sitsongrit. Chai scores with a nice hook to the head. Kongthoranee Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A body shot lands from Chai.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head. Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow. A short left from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut. Chai digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected. Chai lands a hook to the side of the head. Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit. Chai digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected. Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank. Chai has picked Sitsongrit up - he's going for a ride! Chai dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Chai trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it. Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily. Chai wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy. Sitsongrit gets full guard. Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy. Chai is pushing down on Sitsongrit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sitsongrit is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through. Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sitsongrit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai. Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work. Sitsongrit manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chai keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch. Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards. Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Chai thows a left - swing and a miss! A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Sitsongrit throws a jab when Chai was well out of range. Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot. Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it. Chai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Chai. Chai misses with a hook from the clinch. Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Chai. Chai blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Chai misses with some punches.
Chai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sitsongrit after a bit of a struggle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside. Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. 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 CC Chai will probably get the nod. 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! A big left from Sitsongrit misses. Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem. Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick and Chai counters with a straight right hand. Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai misses with a wild body shot. Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chai looks to clinch and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body. Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there. Chai has closed the distance and engaged Sitsongrit in a clinch.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut. Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Chai lands with a right to the head. Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chai or not. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chai tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit. A short uppercut from Sitsongrit. Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit. 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! A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards. Sitsongrit gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai is rocked! Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Chai blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai. Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside. Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage. Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chai or not. Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside. Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards. Chai lands with a right to the head. Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Chai's ribcage. Chai let out a lung full of air as it connected. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Chai. A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit. A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a big right hand that drops Chai! The killer instinct kicks in and Sitsongrit finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sitsongrit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kongthoranee Sitsongrit! Kongthoranee Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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