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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pinero Chai (ranked 571 p4p, 295 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 75 p4p, 42 weight class). Chai kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Styles P - Off The Ghost. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pinero Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Kasamsun doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Kasamsun throws a series of punches but Chai moves out of range.
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun misses the shot to the body.
Kasamsun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasamsun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kasamsun ducks right into an uppercut from Chai.
Chai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasamsun lands a head shot.
Kasamsun drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasamsun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chai tries to get out of the position.
Kasamsun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Kasamsun postures up in Chai's guard and throws a big left but Chai blocks it.
Kasamsun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai pulls Kasamsun in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kasamsun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chai misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kasamsun! But no joy.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kasamsun closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
Kasamsun lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kasamsun not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kasamsun has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kasamsun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chai is staying active underneath Kasamsun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Kasamsun seems content to control.
Chai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun is trying to control the action in half guard but Chai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kasamsun passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chai!
BOOM! Kasamsun connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kasamsun tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kasamsun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kasamsun thowing shots but they're missing.
Kasamsun takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kasamsun in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun controlling the pace for now.
Kasamsun in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kasamsun throwing strikes here but Chai is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kasamsun cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kasamsun lands a big shot there that rocks Chai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chai is looking to improve his position but Kasamsun isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai blocking the ground and pound.
Kasamsun looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kasamsun throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Kasamsun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chai throws a series of punches but Kasamsun avoids them all with ease.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kasamsun misses.
Kasamsun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pinero Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chai punishes Kasamsun's body with a nice straight punch.
Pinero Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasamsun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasamsun shoots in looking for a takedown but Chai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasamsun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
Kasamsun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kasamsun missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab from Kasamsun misses.
That kick from Chai tenderised Kasamsun's leg. Kasamsun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chai throws a low kick, looking for Kasamsun's leg but Kasamsun calmly moves out of range.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun slips a jab from Chai.
Kasamsun throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasamsun checks a leg kick nicely.
Kasamsun lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai is looking to wear down Kasamsun with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kasamsun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kasamsun checks it well.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kasamsun crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chai - the referee stops the clock and Kasamsun gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chai. Kasamsun manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinero Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasamsun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasamsun.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Kasamsun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasamsun dives in for a single leg takedown but Chai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kasamsun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun checks a low kick from Chai.
Kasamsun missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Nice shot by Chai.
Kasamsun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasamsun.
Chai moves away from the strike by Kasamsun.
Chai lands a head shot.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Kasamsun saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai 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 Kasamsun has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kasamsun and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kasamsun is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Chai avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasamsun misses the target.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasamsun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kasamsun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chai stuffs the takedown attempt from Kasamsun. Kasamsun gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinero Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Chai avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
Chai throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kasamsun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kasamsun checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasamsun moves away.
A little jabbing left from Kasamsun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kasamsun tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Kasamsun moves out of range easily.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Kasamsun there.
A big right from Kasamsun misses.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasamsun circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasamsun circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Kasamsun - just one landing.
Chai tests Kasamsun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai lands the left hand.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasamsun.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasamsun throws a big shot that misses.
Pinero Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasamsun lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai scores with a jab.
Kasamsun looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai slips under a jab from Kasamsun.
Chai walks into a left hand.
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 Pinero Chai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kasamsun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
Kasamsun closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chai quickly recovers to half guard.
Kasamsun is taking a breather. Chai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kasamsun drops an elbow to the side of Chai's head.
Kasamsun stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kasamsun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai is trying to stand up here but Kasamsun is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Kasamsun seems content to control.
Kasamsun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Irong Kasamsun has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasamsun lands a nice short elbow.
Kasamsun not doing much here.
Kasamsun trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chai thows a body kick. Kasamsun tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai lands with a nice body kick.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Chai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasamsun lands with a right hand.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Kasamsun lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kasamsun takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Kasamsun does no damage.
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but Kasamsun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kasamsun throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Kasamsun's belly button to the back.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws the kick towards the body but Kasamsun avoids it.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Kasamsun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Chai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kasamsun connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Kasamsun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasamsun wants to counter with a clinch but Chai pushes him away.
Kasamsun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kasamsun counters with a one-two to the body.
Chai defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasamsun connects with a jab.
Chai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Kasamsun counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Kasamsun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasamsun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kasamsun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chai works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai tries to land a front kick but Kasamsun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai scores with a one two! Kasamsun had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kasamsun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai throws a body kick that misses.
Kasamsun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kasamsun lands in his opponent's guard.
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasamsun is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasamsun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kasamsun tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irong Kasamsun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kasamsun 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Irong Kasamsun made sure he mentioned Stoner's Killer Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Pinero Chai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens ...'.
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hype
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