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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Arroyo (ranked 84 p4p, 89 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 11 p4p, 14 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun scores with a punch to the head.
Arroyo staying out of range there.
Arroyo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arroyo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kasamsun tries to bum rush Arroyo with a series of wild strikes but Arroyo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arroyo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arroyo blocks a jab.
Arroyo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arroyo lands a lovely overhand right.
Kasamsun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasamsun 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.
Arroyo slips a straight right by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arroyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasamsun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arroyo's waist but Arroyo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kasamsun off to one side.
Arroyo tried to counter with a leg kick but Kasamsun avoided it.
Arroyo scores with a spinning back kick!
Arroyo drives through and clinches with Kasamsun against the cage.
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!
Arroyo blocks a body shot from Kasamsun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arroyo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasamsun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasamsun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasamsun manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kasamsun just leaning against Arroyo, taking a breather.
Arroyo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Arroyo pushes Kasamsun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasamsun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arroyo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Kasamsun is working for takedown but Arroyo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arroyo misses with a punch to the body.
Arroyo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasamsun tries to throw a body punch but Arroyo avoids it by throwing Kasamsun back against the cage.
Kasamsun has Arroyo pushed against the cage.
Kasamsun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun struggles to land a body shot inside as Arroyo controls his hands.
Kasamsun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Javier Arroyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arroyo's elbow.
Arroyo takes a shot to the head.
Kasamsun tries to work over Arroyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasamsun lands a right hand.
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 real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arroyo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kasamsun looking for a takedown.
Kasamsun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Kasamsun.
Arroyo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasamsun lands a body shot.
Arroyo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arroyo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasamsun.
Arroyo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arroyo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasamsun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arroyo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arroyo rushes Kasamsun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kasamsun wants a takedown.
Arroyo throws a head punch that misses.
Kasamsun is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arroyo prevents a body shot from Kasamsun.
Arroyo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasamsun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arroyo misses with some punches.
Arroyo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun scores with a hook to the body.
Arroyo cracks Kasamsun with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Arroyo.
Arroyo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee calls for Kasamsun to work.
Kasamsun stalling in the clinch but Arroyo improves position.
Kasamsun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arroyo after a bit of a struggle.
Arroyo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasamsun can't get the takedown.
Arroyo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arroyo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasamsun is keeping busy.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arroyo's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arroyo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arroyo cracks Kasamsun with a nice body shot.
Arroyo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kasamsun tries a body shot but Arroyo blocks it.
Kasamsun is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Arroyo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arroyo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasamsun circles away.
Arroyo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Arroyo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasamsun can do to turn this around?
Kasamsun pushes Arroyo up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kasamsun.
Arroyo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arroyo's elbow.
Arroyo lands a body punch.
Arroyo has a couple of punches blocked by Kasamsun.
Arroyo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arroyo prevents the takedown attempt.
Kasamsun tightens his grip and picks Arroyo up, before dumping him to the ground. Arroyo manages to land in guard.
Kasamsun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun stands and throws Arroyo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arroyo is trying to improve his position.
Kasamsun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Arroyo struggling a bit here.
Kasamsun taking a breather here.
Kasamsun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Kasamsun are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kasamsun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arroyo keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kasamsun scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Arroyo to see if he's OK.
Arroyo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasamsun throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kasamsun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kasamsun is looking to take a break and control but Arroyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasamsun misses with a right hand
and Arroyo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasamsun lands a nice shot that snaps Arroyo's head back.
Arroyo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasamsun, pushing him back against the cage.
Arroyo lands a shoulder strike.
Kasamsun is leaning against Arroyo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kasamsun tries to score a body lock takedown but Arroyo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasamsun.
Kasamsun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Javier Arroyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Kasamsun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arroyo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasamsun's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kasamsun fails to land.
Arroyo lands a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun lands a right hand.
Arroyo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arroyo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasamsun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kasamsun struggles to land a body shot inside as Arroyo controls his hands.
Kasamsun leaning against his opponent.
Arroyo lands a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arroyo gets underhooks to prevent Kasamsun's takedown attempt.
Arroyo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasamsun's elbow.
Kasamsun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arroyo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Javier Arroyo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arroyo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun is trying to drag Arroyo to the mat but Arroyo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arroyo prevents the takedown attempt.
Kasamsun is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Kasamsun fails to land.
Arroyo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Kasamsun misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Arroyo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Arroyo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kasamsun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Arroyo misses the target.
Arroyo digs a good body shot into Kasamsun's ribs.
Kasamsun misses with a hook
and Arroyo counters with a straight right hand.
Arroyo walks into a stiff left hand from Kasamsun.
Arroyo scores with a jab. Kasamsun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arroyo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Kasamsun throws a series of punches but Arroyo moves out of range.
Arroyo throws a low kick but Kasamsun avoids it.
A cross from Kasamsun lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arroyo defends well and Kasamsun ends up having to push Arroyo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Kasamsun throws a looping overhand right but Arroyo ducks down to avoid it.
Arroyo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kasamsun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arroyo.
Kasamsun scores with a takedown into Arroyo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arroyo is trying to keep Kasamsun in close.
Kasamsun looking to sit in guard and control but Arroyo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arroyo trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
Arroyo is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Kasamsun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun keeping full guard, as Arroyo tries to pass.
Arroyo stays in close to Kasamsun's body and controls the position.
Arroyo trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
Arroyo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arroyo wants to pass the guard but Kasamsun is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
Arroyo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kasamsun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arroyo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arroyo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasamsun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arroyo.
Kasamsun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arroyo swivels and escapes.
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasamsun.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasamsun walks into a jab.
Arroyo connects with a body shot.
Javier Arroyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasamsun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arroyo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Arroyo moved out of range.
Kasamsun swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arroyo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Arroyo.
Arroyo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arroyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arroyo tries to clinch but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Kasamsun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasamsun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Arroyo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arroyo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Arroyo!
Our winner, Javier Arroyo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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