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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suriyan Sitsongrit (ranked 300 p4p, 101 weight class) and Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 30 p4p, 10 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suriyan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuguego throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fuguego with the inside leg kick.
Fuguego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fuguego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuguego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Fuguego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuguego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Fuguego just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuguego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Fuguego with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Fuguego misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuguego.
A combination from Fuguego does no damage.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fuguego misses with a looping right.
Fuguego defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Fuguego ducked under it nicely.
Alphonse Fuguego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuguego scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fuguego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Fuguego moves away and avoids it.
And Fuguego tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuguego.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuguego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Fuguego throws an off balance right hand
and Fuguego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Fuguego moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Fuguego shoots in.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fuguego just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuguego feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Suriyan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuguego connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Fuguego.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fuguego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuguego is just out of range.
Fuguego with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Fuguego shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Fuguego's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suriyan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonse Fuguego.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Fuguego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuguego.
Sitsongrit cracks Fuguego with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuguego.
Fuguego looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fuguego's hands.
Fuguego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fuguego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuguego checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Fuguego tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Fuguego ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuguego digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Fuguego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suriyan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fuguego throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuguego takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Fuguego thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Fuguego moves out of range.
Fuguego connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fuguego misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
A jab from Fuguego misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Fuguego's ribs.
Fuguego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Fuguego scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Fuguego moves out of range.
Fuguego looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Fuguego scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fuguego lands some shots froms side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fuguego working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Fuguego off but Fuguego is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fuguego creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fuguego postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fuguego working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fuguego wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Fuguego has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fuguego might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sitsongrit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to escape but Fuguego is in control.
Fuguego lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sitsongrit tries to escape but Fuguego is in control.
Fuguego is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuguego working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fuguego's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fuguego wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fuguego stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Fuguego is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Fuguego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fuguego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fuguego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit lunges at Fuguego with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fuguego's hand.
Fuguego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fuguego throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fuguego ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuguego.
Fuguego lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuguego on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Fuguego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fuguego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuguego wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fuguego on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fuguego.
Fuguego looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego misses with a body shot.
Fuguego scores with a body shot.
Fuguego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Fuguego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fuguego misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuguego moves away.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fuguego darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fuguego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suriyan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuguego throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fuguego takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Fuguego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuguego manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuguego.
Fuguego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Fuguego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego lands with a shot to the body.
Fuguego throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fuguego is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Fuguego is predictable there
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Fuguego is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Fuguego flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fuguego is out cold! Sitsongrit holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suriyan Sitsongrit!
A less than humble Suriyan Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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