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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 27 p4p, 100 weight class) and Chris John (ranked 4 p4p, 13 weight class). John has chosen Don't Stop Me Now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 33 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris John!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
John tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped John's head back.
A big right from John misses.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
John throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Sitsongrit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
John tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on John. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised John's leg. John is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from John.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
John gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
John tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but John avoided it.
John digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
John shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but John steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by John. John obviously looking to wear him down.
John blocks a jab.
John misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from John.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but John checks it
and John counters with a good low kick that Sitsongrit was not able to check.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but John is out of range.
A jab lands there for John.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of John's head.
A good leg kick by John.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
John takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
John avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
A nice leg kick from John, right into the meat of the thigh.
John punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
John avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit lunges at John with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by John's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
John throws a half hearted mid kick.
John connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to John's midsection.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but John avoids it.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
John lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
John fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
John throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
John showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
John misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and John counters with a good low kick that Sitsongrit was not able to check.
John throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and John only half commits.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
John tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
John connects with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
John cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
John avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from John.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. John throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
John fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
John checks a leg kick.
John throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by John.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
John connects with an inside leg kick.
John avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris John will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
John waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and John has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
John 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.
John drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
John misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from John.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces John off the cage and back into range.
John takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before John has time to react.
John checks the leg kick.
John throws a big counter head kick but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
John let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
John slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
John scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
John keeps Sitsongrit at a distance using the push kick.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit looks to land a combination but John avoids it well.
John scores with a nice head shot.
John ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but John is just out of range.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
John misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
John scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
John throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses John's front leg but catches the back leg as John tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but John moved out of range.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but John avoided it.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of John's head.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
John lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. John catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
John with the inside leg kick.
John ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from John.
John blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
John rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops John in his tracks momentarily.
A left lands for John.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
John moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
John missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
John has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
John moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
John throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by John.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from John.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
John finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow John down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
Sitsongrit moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
John is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab.
John throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
John takes one on the button.
John 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.
John punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but John avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from John.
John blocks a leg kick.
John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
John with a nice cross.
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 Surianglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but John avoided it.
A right-left combo lands from Sitsongrit.
John scores with a nice body kick.
John uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
John misses with an uppercut.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by John.
John misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by John as he connects with a hook.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by John.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
John lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
John will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! John scrambles back to his feet.
John throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
John throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
John takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at John's knee but John avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
John throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
John throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Sitsongrit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
John takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
John connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses John's sensitive parts.
John jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but John takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and John unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
John darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
John misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. John sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from John.
John sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and John is able to avoid easily.
John takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping John at a distance.
John scores with a punch to the head.
John throws a head kick that Sitsongrit semi-blocks.
Sitsongrit is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Oh Sitsongrit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
John digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks John's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow John down.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy body kick
and John counters with a slapping leg kick.
John lands a body shot.
John scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
John moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from John. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
John lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
John 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.
A punch combination from Sitsongrit misses.
John feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris John really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
John shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
John checks the leg kick nicely there.
John lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
John moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
John checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but John checks it.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by John. John obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
John tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
John fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
John moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
John misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
John attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
John misses with a straight left.
John jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from John.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from John.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by John.
John is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and John makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
John misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised John's leg. John is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps John's head back.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by John.
John throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but John avoids it.
John scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but John checks it.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
John throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
John looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
John ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and John takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by John. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by John.
John misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
John looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
John throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
John scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
John throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit motions for John to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
John 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.
John throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
John loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but John just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Chris John will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
John scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
John looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but John checks it
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
John tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John misses with a wild body shot.
John lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit clobbers John with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from John does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Jab, jab by John - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped John in his tracks.
John throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
John misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
John scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but John sees it coming and checks it nicely.
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
John works the jab nicely.
John scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from John on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from John.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from John misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
John fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
John on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
John avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
John misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. John saw that one coming.
John uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
John ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from John.
Jab, jab by John - just one landing.
John changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Chris John is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and John unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
John avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
John moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
John throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
John avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab from John.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
John scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as John jumps back.
John lands with a thumping leg kick.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
John connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John's corner calls for a 1-2. John obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit looks to land a combination but John avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from John.
Nice shot by John.
John lands with a shot to the body.
John catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well John 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris John!
Chris John is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Chris John rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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