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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 46 p4p, 86 weight class) and Michal Materlak (ranked 8 p4p, 14 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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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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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 - 1, 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 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Materlak.
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.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Materlak.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Materlak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Materlak.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Materlak.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Materlak circles away.
Materlak flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Materlak is having none of it.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Materlak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Materlak.
Decent striking displayed by Materlak there.
Materlak throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Materlak digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Materlak.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Materlak scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Materlak slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Materlak.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Materlak misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Materlak.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
A lazy left from Materlak finds it's target.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Materlak. Materlak obviously looking to wear him down.
Materlak jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Materlak slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Materlak scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Materlak avoided it.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Materlak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Materlak down.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
Materlak is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Materlak takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Materlak.
Sitsongrit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Materlak avoids it.
Jab, jab by Materlak - just one landing.
Materlak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materlak dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Materlak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit stuns Materlak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Materlak misses.
Materlak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Materlak lands.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit works Materlak's body with a nice hook.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Materlak checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Materlak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Materlak throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
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 low kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Materlak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Materlak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Materlak scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Materlak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Materlak throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Materlak misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Materlak under the eye.
Materlak punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Materlak.
Materlak scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Materlak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Materlak's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
and Materlak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Materlak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick from Materlak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Materlak's body.
Materlak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Materlak's front leg but catches the back leg as Materlak tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Materlak's legs.
Good shot there by Materlak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Materlak has time to react.
Materlak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Materlak lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Materlak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materlak moves away.
Materlak misses with a hook
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Materlak with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Materlak moves his leg out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Materlak. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak misses with an uppercut.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Materlak throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit cracks Materlak with a good jab.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Materlak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Materlak misses.
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Materlak.
Materlak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Materlak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Materlak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Materlak as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Materlak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Materlak.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Materlak.
A slapping leg kick lands for Materlak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Materlak controls the action.
Materlak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Materlak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Materlak managing to block the knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Materlak tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Materlak is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Materlak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Materlak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Materlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Materlak checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Materlak releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Materlak thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Materlak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Materlak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Materlak! But no joy.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit clobbers Materlak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materlak.
Materlak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Materlak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Materlak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Materlak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Materlak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak takes one to the chin there.
Materlak is rocked!
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Materlak falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sitsongrit dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
Madkhao Sitsongrit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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