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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 14 p4p, 128 weight class) and Richard Mesquita (ranked 2 p4p, 16 weight class). Richard Mesquita has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Surianglek Sitsongrit's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mesquita misses with a straight left.
Richard Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mesquita circles away quickly and effectively.
Mesquita shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mesquita being controlled here, momentarily.
Mesquita is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Mesquita throws a poor cross that misses
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mesquita swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Mesquita shoots in.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mesquita.
Mesquita connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mesquita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Mesquita avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mesquita. That did some damage!
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mesquita darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mesquita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Mesquita moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Mesquita moves out of range easily.
Mesquita throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mesquita takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mesquita jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mesquita connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit thumps Mesquita with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mesquita shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita is working Sitsongrit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mesquita trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mesquita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Mesquita blocks it.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mesquita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mesquita is just out of range.
Mesquita staying out of range there.
Jab by Mesquita.
Mesquita smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Mesquita counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mesquita checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Mesquita loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Mesquita takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Mesquita checks it.
Mesquita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mesquita now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mesquita 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 Mesquita off to one side.
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sitsongrit blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mesquita working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita lands strikes from half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit kicks Mesquita off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Mesquita digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Mesquita's leg but Mesquita calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Mesquita fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit is looking for a counter combo.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita has picked Sitsongrit up - he's going for a ride! Mesquita dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sitsongrit has one foot on Mesquita's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mesquita.
Mesquita lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Mesquita moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mesquita looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mesquita lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Mesquita just misses with a punch to the body.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking hook.
Mesquita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Mesquita off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Mesquita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Mesquita avoids the punch easily.
Mesquita lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mesquita avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sitsongrit thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sitsongrit leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mesquita connects with a body shot.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mesquita on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Mesquita blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Mesquita throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sitsongrit enables Mesquita to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sitsongrit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Mesquita throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Mesquita throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Mesquita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mesquita connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Mesquita coming out on top.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Mesquita.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mesquita checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mesquita wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Mesquita dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Mesquita distracts Sitsongrit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mesquita throws an elbow that misses. Sitsongrit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mesquita's guard. Nice move by Sitsongrit!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mesquita's guard.
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Richard Mesquita just about did enough to take it.
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.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mesquita doesn't seem phased though.
Mesquita swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Mesquita misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mesquita is just out of range.
It seemed like Mesquita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mesquita digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mesquita shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Mesquita isn't so interested in that idea.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita throws an elbow that misses. Sitsongrit uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mesquita's guard. Nice move by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mesquita, up you get!
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mesquita connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Mesquita takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Mesquita shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit is looking for a counter combo.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Mesquita does it's job there.
Mesquita on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mesquita misses with a looping right.
Mesquita throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mesquita misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mesquita throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good work by Mesquita as he checks the leg kick.
Mesquita slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mesquita misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Mesquita.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mesquita.
No joy there for Sitsongrit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita lands with a good body shot.
Mesquita fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Mesquita persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit kicks off Mesquita and gets to his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Surianglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mesquita misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Mesquita checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mesquita looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
Mesquita prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit controlling the position for now.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Mesquita's back. He's all about the action.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mesquita is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Mesquita keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mesquita is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mesquita or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mesquita lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Mesquita scores with a hook.
Mesquita closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mesquita lands in his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mesquita misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Mesquita was not able to check.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Mesquita knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mesquita throws out the jab.
Mesquita bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Mesquita was well out of range.
Mesquita blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Mesquita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mesquita cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Mesquita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Mesquita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mesquita 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Richard Mesquita!
Richard Mesquita is the new lightweight champion!
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