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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chaiyo Sukbunsung (ranked 520 p4p, 859 weight class) and Gino Gambini (ranked 71 p4p, 102 weight class). Gambini comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Greedy BD - Mobcutmuzik kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chaiyo Sukbunsung has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaiyo Sukbunsung! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gino Gambini! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gambini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gambini misses the shot to the body. Gambini lands with an overhand left. Gambini looks to score with a jab to the body but Sukbunsung is just out of range. Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Sukbunsung misses the shot to the body. Sukbunsung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sukbunsung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
Sukbunsung walks into a jab. Gambini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukbunsung. Sukbunsung moves out of range as Gambini strikes. Gambini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Gambini tests Sukbunsung's chin there with a solid looking shot. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gambini. Jab by Gambini. This has been an exciting period of action! Sukbunsung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A punch lands to the side of Sukbunsung 's head but he takes it in his stride. Sukbunsung cracks Gambini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sukbunsung with a nice calf kick. Sukbunsung throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Good work by Gambini as he checks the leg kick. Gambini throws a body punch but Sukbunsung moves out of range. Sukbunsung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini. Gambini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sukbunsung lands a lovely overhand right. Jab by Sukbunsung. Gambini lands a slapping body shot.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Gambini misses. Gambini throws an off balance right hand
and Sukbunsung counters with a right hand to the body. Gambini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sukbunsung momentarily.
Gambini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gambini there as he acknowledges the shot. Sukbunsung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sukbunsung throws the left hand but Gambini avoids the punch easily. Sukbunsung walks into a jab. Sukbunsung's corner calls for a 1-2. Sukbunsung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gambini connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Sukbunsung has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gambini lands with a hook. Sukbunsung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Gambini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sukbunsung throws a body punch but Gambini moves out of range. Sukbunsung with the inside leg kick. Sukbunsung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sukbunsung walks into a stiff left hand from Gambini. Good work by Gambini as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sukbunsung misses with a wild body shot. Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut. A big right from Gambini misses. Sukbunsung scores with a jab to the jaw. Gambini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target. Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes. Sukbunsung is looking to counter punch. Gambini throws a body shot but no joy. Sukbunsung tried to score with a low kick but Gambini checks it. A telegraphed right hand from Gambini misses the target. A jab from Sukbunsung misses. Sukbunsung pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It seemed like Gambini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gambini misses with a hook. Sukbunsung is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Gambini punishes Sukbunsung's body with a nice straight punch. Sukbunsung lands with a right hand. Sukbunsung looks to throw the jab but Gambini is out of range. Gambini on the wrong end of a nice jab. Sukbunsung throws a big shot that misses. Gambini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Sukbunsung scores with a leg kick.
Gambini throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sukbunsung walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gambini throws a big shot that misses. Gambini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sukbunsung moves away from the strike by Gambini. Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukbunsung.
Gambini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Gambini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Sukbunsung ducks down to avoid it. Gambini misses with a straight right. Gambini misses with a straight left. Gambini avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes. Sukbunsung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gambini finds it's way round the side to connect with Sukbunsung's head. Sukbunsung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gambini. That did some damage! Gambini staying out of range there. Gambini misses with a straight left. Sukbunsung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gambini at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sukbunsung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gambini. Gambini avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Sukbunsung is out of range. Sukbunsung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gambini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Gambini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Gambini avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Gambini takes one on the button. Gambini scores with a hook. Sukbunsung throws out a leg kick but Gambini moves out of range and Sukbunsung only half commits. Sukbunsung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab. Sukbunsung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Gambini scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sukbunsung lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gambini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gambini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gambini scores with a hook. Sukbunsung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sukbunsung misses with a low kick.
Sukbunsung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini looks to throw the jab but Sukbunsung is out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Sukbunsung misses the target. Gambini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sukbunsung moves away. Gambini throws a jab when Sukbunsung was well out of range. Sukbunsung appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A telegraphed right hand from Sukbunsung misses the target. Gambini lands a nice shot that snaps Sukbunsung's head back.
Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss! A little feinted left hand from Sukbunsung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gambini throws an off balance right hand
and Sukbunsung counters with a low kick, right behind Gambini 's knee. Gambini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sukbunsung to score with a decent uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gino Gambini will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Sukbunsung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambini manages to avoid it. Sukbunsung throws out a loose jab but Gambini uses good head movement to avoid it. Gambini throws a lazy uppercut
and Sukbunsung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gambini defending well as Sukbunsung loads up on a big left hand. Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini misses with a body shot.
Sukbunsung throws a solid leg kick but Gambini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sukbunsung. Gambini takes a swing at Sukbunsung's ribcage but misses. Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukbunsung stalks Gambini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gambini's face. Gambini staggers backwards, shaken. Sukbunsung throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini. Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sukbunsung was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini. Sukbunsung lands a jab to the nose. Gambini loads up on a big right hand but Sukbunsung slips the punch. A left lands for Sukbunsung. Sukbunsung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sukbunsung throws a chopping leg kick but Gambini manages to avoid taking any serious damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sukbunsung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Sukbunsung misses with a hook. Sukbunsung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target. Gambini cracks Sukbunsung with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gambini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sukbunsung on the side of the head. Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini. Gambini throws out a loose jab but Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gambini, as that shot connected.
Gambini jabs at Sukbunsung's body. Sukbunsung misses with a looping right. Sukbunsung connects with a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Sukbunsung misses the target. A punch lands to the side of Gambini 's head but he takes it in his stride. Sukbunsung blocks a jab. Gambini slips under a jab. A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gambini in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target. Sukbunsung tests Gambini's chin there with a solid looking shot. Gambini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A swing and a miss from Gambini. Gambini throws a hook but Sukbunsung avoids it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sukbunsung just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini swings for the body but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Sukbunsung moves out of range as Gambini strikes. Gambini slips under a jab. Gino Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sukbunsung cracks Gambini with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gambini throws a body punch but Sukbunsung moves out of range. Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes. Gambini slips a jab from Sukbunsung. A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sukbunsung scores with a jab to the body. A big right from Gambini misses. Gambini avoids the body shot from Sukbunsung.
Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sukbunsung sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sukbunsung fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gambini is out of range. Gambini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sukbunsung. Gambini clobbers Sukbunsung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Sukbunsung walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Gambini throws a hook but Sukbunsung avoids it easily. Sukbunsung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Sukbunsung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambini. Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes. Sukbunsung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Good shot there by Gambini. Sukbunsung swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gambini. Sukbunsung getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Sukbunsung's shoulder, as Sukbunsung tries to avoid the shot. Gambini staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gambini connects with a single shot there. Sukbunsung ducks under a wild hook from Gambini. A little feinted left hand from Sukbunsung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sukbunsung misses the shot to the body. Sukbunsung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A big right from Sukbunsung misses. Gino Gambini seems to be getting the better of the standup. A jab from Gambini misses. Sukbunsung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini. Gambini dips to his left and cracks Sukbunsung with an uppercut! Nice defenses there by Sukbunsung. Sukbunsung throws a jab when Gambini was well out of range. Sukbunsung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gambini misses with a body shot
enabling Sukbunsung to counter with a crisp jab. Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukbunsung dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sukbunsung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sukbunsung scores with a hook to the body. Gambini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Gambini misses the shot to the body. Sukbunsung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Sukbunsung lands a jab to the head.
Sukbunsung lands with an uppercut that bounces Gambini off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gambini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sukbunsung. Gambini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Sukbunsung throws the left hand but Gambini avoids the punch easily. Sukbunsung cracks a nice hook into Gambini's ribs. Gambini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Gambini misses with a left hand and Sukbunsung counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gambini thuds his right hand into Sukbunsung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini. A jab from Gambini misses. Gambini swings for the body but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Sukbunsung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
A big left from Sukbunsung misses. Sukbunsung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Sukbunsung throws a shot from downtown. Gambini moves away and avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sukbunsung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gambini. Sukbunsung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gambini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Sukbunsung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sukbunsung catches Gambini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Gambini lands a jab. 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 Chaiyo Sukbunsung will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Gambini blocks a leg kick. Gambini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jab, jab by Gambini - just one landing. Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss! Sukbunsung ducks under a wild hook from Gambini. A counter left hand to the body from Sukbunsung misses its target. Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sukbunsung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Gambini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sukbunsung backs up against the cage.
Gambini just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sukbunsung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gambini momentarily.
Sukbunsung cracks Gambini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Sukbunsung lands with a cross. Gambini misses with a straight left. Gambini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body punch from Sukbunsung. Sukbunsung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Gambini avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Sukbunsung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It seemed like Gambini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Sukbunsung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sukbunsung misses with a looping right. Sukbunsung misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sukbunsung misses the shot to the body. Gambini defending well as Sukbunsung loads up on a big left hand. Sukbunsung throws a nice inside leg kick. Gambini slips under a jab. Gambini misses with a hook. Good standup being displayed there by Gambini as he connects with a hook. Sukbunsung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Gambini. Sukbunsung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gambini ducks right into an uppercut from Sukbunsung. Gambini lands with a cross. Gambini lands a nice looking body shot.
Gambini ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung. Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sukbunsung is looking to counter punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sukbunsung drops his hands momentarily and Gambini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Sukbunsung throws a body shot but no joy. Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gambini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sukbunsung's hands. Sukbunsung misses with a hook. Gambini misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sukbunsung throws a jab when Gambini was well out of range. Sukbunsung blocks a jab. Nice straight punches there by Sukbunsung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sukbunsung. Gambini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sukbunsung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gambini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Sukbunsung throws a body punch but Gambini moves out of range. Sukbunsung feints and then cracks Gambini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gambini down. Gambini swings for the body but Sukbunsung moves out of range.
Sukbunsung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gambini. Sukbunsung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Sukbunsung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gambini throws out a loose jab but Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid it. It looked like Sukbunsung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sukbunsung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambini sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice defenses there by Sukbunsung. Sukbunsung staying out of range there. Sukbunsung avoids the body shot from Gambini.
Gambini checks the leg kick. Sukbunsung misses with a low kick.
Jab from Gambini. Sukbunsung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gambini's sensitive parts. Sukbunsung swings for the body but Gambini moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A jab from Gambini misses. Gambini slips under a jab from Sukbunsung. Sukbunsung just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Gambini misses. Gambini thows a left - swing and a miss! Gambini throws a lazy right hand but Sukbunsung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gambini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut. Gambini throws a body shot but no joy. Sukbunsung appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Sukbunsung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gambini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Gambini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sukbunsung sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gambini throws a body punch but Sukbunsung moves out of range. Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gambini takes a swing at Sukbunsung's ribcage but misses. Sukbunsung thows a left - swing and a miss! Sukbunsung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gambini throws out the jab. Sukbunsung blocks a jab. Sukbunsung connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini scores with a hook. 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! Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Sukbunsung ducks down to avoid it. Gambini connects with a body shot that sends Sukbunsung's belly button to the back. Gambini throws a good cross that connects.
Sukbunsung looks to throw the jab but Gambini is out of range. Sukbunsung avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gambini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sukbunsung. Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukbunsung.
Gambini throws a shot from downtown. Sukbunsung moves away and avoids it. Gambini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung punishes Gambini's body with a nice straight punch. Gambini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukbunsung. Sukbunsung throws a big shot that misses. A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice leg kick from Sukbunsung, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gambini misses with a straight left. Sukbunsung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Gambini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sukbunsung under the eye. Sukbunsung throws a looping overhand right but Gambini ducks down to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gino Gambini just about did enough to take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Sukbunsung lands a jab to the head.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab to the jaw. A punch lands to the side of Sukbunsung 's head but he takes it in his stride. A looping hook to the body misses from Sukbunsung. Gambini does a little dance to reset his feet. Sukbunsung loads up on a big right hand but Gambini slips the punch. Sukbunsung bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Sukbunsung. Gambini does a little dance to reset his feet. Sukbunsung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
Sukbunsung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sukbunsung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sukbunsung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambini.
Gambini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sukbunsung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gambini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sukbunsung. Sukbunsung obviously looking to wear him down.
Sukbunsung pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gambini is out of range and Sukbunsung settles back down. A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sukbunsung tried to score with a low kick but Gambini checks it. Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Sukbunsung. Gambini throws a jab but it's blocked by Sukbunsung. Sukbunsung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gambini looks to throw the jab but Sukbunsung is out of range. A quick step to the side and Sukbunsung tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Sukbunsung on the wrong end of a nice hook. Sukbunsung dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sukbunsung moves out of range as Gambini strikes. Gambini lands a right hook to the body.
Sukbunsung lands with an overhand left. Sukbunsung looks to land a left hand but Gambini moved out of range nicely. Gambini walks into a stiff left hand from Sukbunsung. Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut. Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw. Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Sukbunsung's head. Sukbunsung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. 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! Gambini looks to land a right hand but Sukbunsung moved out of range. Gambini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sukbunsung scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sukbunsung manages to avoid it. Sukbunsung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sukbunsung looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambini is just out of range. Gambini checks a leg kick nicely. Gambini dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sukbunsung. Gambini pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gambini misses with an uppercut
and Sukbunsung counters with a three punch combo that has Gambini backing up. Gambini nods at Sukbunsung to acknowledge the strikes. Sukbunsung throws a body shot but no joy. Sukbunsung misses with an uppercut. Gambini misses with a body shot.
Gambini misses with a straight left. Gambini looks to land a right hand but Sukbunsung moved out of range. That kick from Sukbunsung tenderised Gambini's leg. Gambini is trying to keep his angry face on. Sukbunsung with a nice calf kick. Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukbunsung.
Gambini takes a shot right to the bread basket. Gambini misses with a two punch combination.
Sukbunsung lunges at Gambini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gambini's hand. Nice body punch from Sukbunsung. A swing and a miss from Gambini.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gambini needs to keep his hands up - Sukbunsung had a free shot at his head there. Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gambini throws a hook but Sukbunsung blocks it. Sukbunsung slips a jab from Gambini. Gambini throws a big shot that misses. Sukbunsung lands with a hook. Gambini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Gambini scores with a hook to the body. Sukbunsung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sukbunsung digs a good body shot into Gambini's ribs. Gambini scores with a jab to the jaw. Sukbunsung lands a leg kick that knocks Gambini off balance momentarily. Sukbunsung takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses. Sukbunsung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sukbunsung was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambini. Good shot there by Gambini. Sukbunsung walks into a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sukbunsung throws a good cross that connects.
Gambini throws a body shot but no joy. Gambini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gambini staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big left from Gambini misses. Sukbunsung throws a nice inside leg kick. Gambini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sukbunsung's head backwards. Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini. Gambini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Gambini checks the leg kick. Sukbunsung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambini. Sukbunsung throws a series of punches but Gambini moves out of range. Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Sukbunsung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gambini circles away quickly and effectively. Sukbunsung throws a right and a left that both miss. Gambini scores with a nice right hand.
Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sukbunsung was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gambini. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gambini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung moves out of range of the strikes. Gambini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Sukbunsung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukbunsung takes one on the button. 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 Chaiyo Sukbunsung will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! Gambini misses the jab. Gambini slips under a jab from Sukbunsung. Sukbunsung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Gambini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sukbunsung. Sukbunsung moves away from the strike by Gambini. Sukbunsung takes a shot right to the bread basket. Sukbunsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A punch lands to the side of Sukbunsung 's head but he takes it in his stride. Gambini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sukbunsung on the side of the head. Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukbunsung staying out of range there. Sukbunsung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gambini sees it coming and avoids it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Gambini misses. Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gambini throws a looping overhand right but Sukbunsung ducks down to avoid it. Sukbunsung pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sukbunsung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gambini. A looping hook to the body misses from Gambini. Sukbunsung does a little dance to reset his feet. Gambini throws an overhand right that lands on Sukbunsung's shoulder, as Sukbunsung tries to avoid the shot. A slow jab from Gambini misses its intended target. Gambini 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sukbunsung scores with a hook. Sukbunsung slips under a jab from Gambini. The fighters circling - Sukbunsung throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gambini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Sukbunsung misses the jab. Gambini cracks Sukbunsung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sukbunsung staying out of range there. Gambini misses the jab. Sukbunsung lands with a good body shot. Gambini misses with an uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Sukbunsung. Gambini does a little dance to reset his feet. Sukbunsung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Sukbunsung with a body punch. A glancing blow. Sukbunsung digs a good hook to Gambini's body.
Sukbunsung throws a lazy right hand but Gambini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gambini doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Gambini cracks Sukbunsung with an open hand slap. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sukbunsung throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini. A little jabbing left from Gambini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sukbunsung misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gambini looks to land a left hand but Sukbunsung moved out of range nicely. Sukbunsung loads up on a big right hand but Gambini slips the punch. That kick from Sukbunsung tenderised Gambini's leg. Gambini is trying to keep his angry face on. Sukbunsung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambini moves away. Sukbunsung ducks under a wild hook from Gambini. Gambini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gambini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Sukbunsung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Gambini scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Gambini lands. Gambini throws a hook but Sukbunsung blocks it. It looked like Sukbunsung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gambini misses the shot to the body. Sukbunsung throws a hook to the side of Gambini's head but Gambini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sukbunsung dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sukbunsung scores with a body shot.
Gambini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambini looks like he wants to counter punch here. A swing and a miss from Gambini. Gambini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Gambini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gambini misses with a hook. Sukbunsung ducked under it nicely. Sukbunsung takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses. Sukbunsung swings for the body but Gambini moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Gambini as he connects with a hook. Sukbunsung slips under a jab from Gambini. Sukbunsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sukbunsung takes a swing at Gambini's ribcage but misses. It seemed like Gambini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Gambini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Gambini missing with a left hand there. Sukbunsung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sukbunsung jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sukbunsung lands with an overhand left. Gambini blocks a low kick nicely. Gambini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Sukbunsung blocks a jab. Gambini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A jab from Sukbunsung finds it's way through Gambini's defenses. Sukbunsung catches Gambini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! 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! Sukbunsung takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Gambini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gambini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sukbunsung counters with a stiff right hand. Gambini throws a big shot that misses. Sukbunsung throws a jab but it's blocked by Gambini. Gambini now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Sukbunsung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambini. Gambini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sukbunsung. As Gambini looks to move away, Sukbunsung throws a big counter combo but Gambini just gets out of the way. Sukbunsung fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gambini throws a poor cross that misses
and Sukbunsung counters with a low kick, right behind Gambini 's knee. Gambini misses with a hook. Gambini lands a glancing blow to the side of Sukbunsung's head. Sukbunsung staying out of range there. A little feinted left hand from Sukbunsung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sukbunsung just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukbunsung on the wrong end of a nice jab. Gambini swings and misses with a shot to the body and Sukbunsung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sukbunsung staying out of range there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sukbunsung lands a jab to the nose. Gambini throws the left hand but Sukbunsung avoids the punch easily. Sukbunsung slips a straight right by Gambini. Sukbunsung moves out of range as Gambini strikes. Gambini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sukbunsung manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gino Gambini. Well Gambini has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 49:48 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gino Gambini! Gino Gambini is the new lightweight champion! A very excited looking Gino Gambini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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