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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Petchongboo Sitsongrit (ranked 3493 p4p, 5385 weight class) and Masanori Rikishii (ranked 265 p4p, 341 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Excellent MT
Cuts easily
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Granite chin
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchongboo Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masanori Rikishii!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Rikishii.
Rikishii looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lunges at Rikishii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rikishii's hand.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Rikishii steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rikishii.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Rikishii knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Rikishii.
Rikishii wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
A left and a right from Sitsongrit both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Rikishii misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Rikishii takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Rikishii.
Rikishii throws a lazy head kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Rikishii misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick. Rikishii tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rikishii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rikishii moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petchongboo 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!
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rikishii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikishii takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rikishii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Rikishii's ribs.
Rikishii tries a head kick but it misses.
Petchongboo Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Rikishii.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Rikishii seems unphased.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rikishii.
Rikishii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
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 lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Masanori Rikishii has been cut.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rikishii on the side of the head.
Rikishii's coach down at Rising Sun Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rikishii's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rikishii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Rikishii's body. Rikishii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rikishii looks winded!
Rikishii throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Some wild striking there from Rikishii.
Rikishii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rikishii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rikishii tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikishii drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rikishii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rikishii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rikishii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rikishii on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Rikishii tries to clinch up
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
A head kick misses from Rikishii.
Rikishii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchongboo Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masanori Rikishii's cut.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petchongboo Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Rikishii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit punishes Rikishii's body with a nice straight punch.
Rikishii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rikishii tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Masanori Rikishii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Rikishii.
Rikishii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rikishii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Rikishii didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit clobbers Rikishii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Rikishii's leg. Rikishii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rikishii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Rikishii misses with a two punch combination.
Rikishii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rikishii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Rikishii.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rikishii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Rikishii walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rikishii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Rikishii looks to move away, Sitsongrit throws a big counter combo but Rikishii just gets out of the way.
Rikishii has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Rikishii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Rikishii manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rikishii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rikishii doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Rikishii throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rikishii throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rikishii is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick!
Rikishii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Rikishii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rikishii momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Rikishii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rikishii.
Rikishii throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rikishii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rikishii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rikishii throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rikishii can do to turn this around?
Rikishii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikishii moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rikishii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thumps Rikishii with a low kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick.
Sitsongrit clobbers Rikishii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rikishii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rikishii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rikishii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchongboo Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masanori Rikishii's cut.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Rikishii throws a wild body kick that Sitsongrit sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick!
Rikishii steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
Rikishii misses with a wild combination.
As Rikishii looks to move away, Sitsongrit throws a big counter combo but Rikishii just gets out of the way.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Rikishii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikishii tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Rikishii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Rikishii's head.
A head kick misses from Rikishii.
Rikishii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Sitsongrit. Those never looked like landing.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit thumps Rikishii with a low kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Rikishii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rikishii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
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 jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Rikishii down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rikishii's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rikishii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Rikishii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Rikishii's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikishii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rikishii tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rikishii misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Rikishii was not able to check.
Rikishii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Rikishii's head.
Rikishii throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Rikishii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petchongboo Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rikishii moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rikishii.
Rikishii walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Rikishii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rikishii doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikishii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Rikishii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit jabs at Rikishii's body.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rikishii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Rikishii's side.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Rikishii should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit pushes Rikishii away with a front kick.
Rikishii misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rikishii closes the distance but Sitsongrit moves to the side
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masanori Rikishii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rikishii under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petchongboo Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchongboo Sitsongrit!
Petchongboo Sitsongrit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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