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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kongthoranee Sitsongrit (ranked 366 p4p, 666 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 44 p4p, 73 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Cormac Mac Airt!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Mac Airt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Mac Airt misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Airt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Mac Airt can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mac Airt has Sitsongrit pushed against the cage.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Mac Airt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mac Airt fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Mac Airt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mac Airt's gas tank.
Mac Airt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Mac Airt checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac Airt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Mac Airt looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt is looking for the big counter here.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit cracks Mac Airt with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac Airt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Mac Airt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Mac Airt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mac Airts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mac Airt takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Mac Airt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mac Airt down.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mac Airt takes a step back to recover.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Mac Airt slips the punch.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Mac Airt with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Mac Airt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Mac Airt should have avoided that one.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Mac Airt's side.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Mac Airt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mac Airt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mac Airt misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mac Airt scores with a punch to the head.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mac Airt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Mac Airt.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Mac Airt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Mac Airt lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mac Airt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Mac Airt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Mac Airt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit jabs Mac Airt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit catches Mac Airt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mac Airt checks it well.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Mac Airt had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mac Airt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Mac Airt. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mac Airt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Mac Airt takes one to the chin there.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit rushes Mac Airt and presses him up against the cage.
Mac Airt blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Mac Airt trying to control the position but instead, Sitsongrit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mac Airt into the cage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Mac Airt's ribcage. Mac Airt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Mac Airt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
Mac Airt is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mac Airt stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac Airt.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mac Airt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sitsongrit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mac Airt can turn it around.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Mac Airt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mac Airt misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Mac Airt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mac Airt tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Mac Airt avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Mac Airt is looking to control Sitsongrit's arms but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mac Airt has his back to the cage.
Mac Airt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Mac Airt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit is working Mac Airt over against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit being controlled against the cage.
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Mac Airt misses with some punches.
Mac Airt slows down the pace here.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mac Airt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mac Airt checks a leg kick nicely.
Mac Airt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mac Airt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Sitsongrit jabs Mac Airt right on the nose. Mac Airt blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Mac Airt.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Mac Airt shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Mac Airt misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Mac Airt lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Mac Airt should have avoided that one.
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!
Mac Airt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Mac Airt moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt lands with a right hand.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Mac Airt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Mac Airt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac Airt moves away.
Mac Airt misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Mac Airt.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Mac Airt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mac Airt.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mac Airt just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt takes one to the chin there.
Mac Airt lands a right hook to the body.
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
Mac Airt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mac Airt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mac Airt scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
A combination from Mac Airt does no damage.
Mac Airt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mac Airt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit punishes Mac Airt's body with a nice straight punch.
Mac Airt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kongthoranee 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Kongthoranee Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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