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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 37 p4p, 76 weight class) and Michal Materlak (ranked 6 p4p, 11 weight class). Materlak has chosen Marzenia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 cm 30 162 17 - 7 - 0 |
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Great wrestler World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler World class MT Granite 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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Madkhao Sitsongrit! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Materlak throws a combination that misses and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Materlak thinking. Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit. Materlak 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. Sitsongrit has his feet on Materlak's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. We've been informed that Materlak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Materlak stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Materlak.
Materlak throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Materlak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A jab lands there for Materlak. Materlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Materlak with the inside leg kick. Materlak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Materlak moves away and avoids it. Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch. Materlak 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.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Materlak counters with a lovely shot to the body. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Materlak seems unphased.
It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut. Materlak moves into range and connects with a jab. Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A clash of legs there as Materlak blocks the low kick. Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it. Nice jab there from Materlak. Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Materlak counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A good leg kick by Materlak. Materlak misses with a hook. Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch. Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Materlak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet. Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Materlak, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit. Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Materlak misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Materlak's legs. Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak. Materlak misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Materlak. Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there. Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab. Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Materlak down. Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Materlak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Materlak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Materlak ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range. Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! Materlak scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one. A jab lands there for Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Materlak on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes. Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Materlak 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. Materlak misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by clinching up but Materlak breaks away and moves out of range. Materlak blocks a low kick nicely. Materlak fails with a takedown attempt. Sitsongrit throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range. Materlak throws a body shot but no joy. Sitsongrit misses with a straight left. Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit leaves Materlak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Madkhao Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak. Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Materlak's belly button to the back. A good leg kick by Materlak.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Materlak misses its intended target. Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Materlak. An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target. A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet. Materlak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Materlak checks it. Materlak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Materlak slips a straight right by Sitsongrit. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sitsongrit throws a lazy body kick and Materlak counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee. Materlak lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Madkhao Sitsongrit will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Materlak counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Materlak moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range. It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Materlak connects with a body shot. Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Materlak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Materlak momentarily.
Materlak misses the shot to the body. Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Materlak. Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. 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! Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit. Materlak scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one. Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Materlak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak. Materlak lands a nice shot to the body.
Materlak lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand. Sitsongrit takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses. Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch. Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose. Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Materlak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A punch combination from Materlak misses. Materlak displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. This has been an exciting period of action! Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Materlak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Materlak tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy. Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak. Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit. A good leg kick by Materlak. Sitsongrit wants to slow Materlak down by chopping away at his legs. Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Materlak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. Materlak lands a two punch combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Materlak as he connects with a hook. Materlak staying out of range there. Materlak looks like he wants to counter punch here. Materlak lands with a right hand. Materlak lands a body shot.
Materlak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Materlak keeps it at a distance. Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak. A nice leg kick from Materlak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Materlak slips under a jab. Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Materlak. Materlak moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes. Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it. Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Materlak stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Materlak moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes. Materlak lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there. Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Materlak looks like he wants to counter punch here. Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Materlak slips under a jab. Materlak is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs. Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Materlak throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Materlak only half commits. Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A kick lands to the mid section there for Sitsongrit. Materlak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Materlak takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. Materlak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye. A combination from Materlak does no damage. Materlak throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range. Materlak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That has opened up Michal Materlak's cut even more. Materlak throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it. Materlak blocks a jab. Materlak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Materlak is out of range. Materlak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Materlak is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down. Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materlak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak. Materlak misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Materlak takes a body punch but keeps moving. Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range. Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick. Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Materlak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Materlak lands a body shot.
Materlak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sitsongrit moves into the clinch. Materlak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Materlak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Materlak's gas tank. Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak breaks the clinch.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. Materlak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sitsongrit defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand. Materlak avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Materlak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. Some wild striking there from Materlak.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Materlak just manages to avoid it. Materlak with a poor takedown and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Materlak thinking. Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range. Materlak throws a body shot but no joy. Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Materlak throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot. Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Materlak's sensitive parts. Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit. Materlak misses the shot to the body. Materlak tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Materlak controls his hands.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
Materlak breaks from the clinch.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range. Materlak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Materlak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Materlak with a body punch. A glancing blow. Materlak misses with a shot to the body letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Materlak lands with a cross. The fighters circle momentarily. Materlak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Decent striking displayed by Materlak there. Materlak walks into a left hand. Sitsongrit connects with a body shot. Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Materlak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Materlak thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick. Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Materlak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Materlak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The cut above Michal Materlak's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming. Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses. Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Materlak throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily. Materlak lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily. Materlak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Materlak misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter the offense by Materlak and move into the clinch. Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Materlak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Materlak down. Materlak stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Materlak! But no joy. Materlak cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Materlak misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming. Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick. Sitsongrit misses with a straight right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Materlak lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range. Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Materlak with an uppercut! Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Materlak just manages to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Michal Materlak just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Materlak misses the body punch and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Materlak takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. Sitsongrit throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range. Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Materlak! But no joy. Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss! Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick. Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely. Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Materlak defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand. Jab from Sitsongrit. Nice body punch from Materlak. Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away. Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Materlak. Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Materlak digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs. Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Materlak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Materlak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Materlak does a little dance to reset his feet. Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Materlak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range. Materlak lands a body shot.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses. Materlak now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range. Materlak throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab. Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak. Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Materlak. Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Materlak's hands. Sitsongrit throws a hook but Materlak blocks it. Materlak throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem. Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily. A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride. Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Materlak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Materlak lands with a nice body punch. A swing and a miss from Materlak. Materlak swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab. Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target. Materlak misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming. Sitsongrit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit. Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it. A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target. Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing. Materlak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Materlak wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs. Materlak feints a jab promting Sitsongrit to slip. Materlak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sitsongrit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Materlak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sitsongrit defending well as Materlak loads up on a big left hand. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Materlak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit. Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit. That kick from Materlak tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Materlak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Sitsongrit moves into the clinch. Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Materlak scores with a shoulder strike. Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside. Materlak avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Materlak backwards. Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Materlak or not. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Materlak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit pushes Materlak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Materlak or not. Materlak is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside. Materlak is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Materlak avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut. That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! Jab from Sitsongrit. Madkhao Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Materlak moves out of range of the strikes. Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes. Materlak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Materlak slips a straight right by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it. Materlak connects with the punch. A jab lands there for Sitsongrit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it. Sitsongrit throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range. Materlak cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Nice jab there from Materlak. Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak. Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range. Materlak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw. Materlak throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Materlak thinking. Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away. Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Materlak avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Materlak lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Materlak keeps the fight on the outside. Materlak misses the jab. Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Materlak manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Sitsongrit throws a hook but Materlak avoids it easily. Materlak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick. Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Materlak on that attempt. Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit. Materlak misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand. Materlak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Materlak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit. Materlak jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Materlak lands with a cross. Materlak connects with an inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sitsongrit connects with a jab. Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Materlak defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand. Sitsongrit misses with a low kick. Materlak checks a leg kick. Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materlak swats him away and circles back towards the center. Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Materlak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit. A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Materlak is rocked!
Michal Materlak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Materlak is out of range. Materlak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Materlak lands with an overhand left. Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss! Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Materlak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Materlak is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him? Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Sitsongrit misses with a looping left. Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak. Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Materlak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Materlak. Madkhao Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak. Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Materlak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Materlak lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Madkhao Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round. I think Materlak 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:48 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw! Madkhao Sitsongrit retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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