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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pitchitok Tor Saengmorakot (ranked 4977 p4p, 24884 weight class) and Tatsura Konogawa (ranked 325 p4p, 356 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pitchitok Tor Saengmorakot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsura Konogawa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saengmorakot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saengmorakot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Konogawa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saengmorakot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Konogawa scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Tatsura Konogawa has been cut.
Saengmorakot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Konogawa.
Pitchitok Tor Saengmorakot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saengmorakot feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Konogawa sprawling to the canvas! Konogawa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saengmorakot finish him?!
Konogawa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saengmorakot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Konogawa.
Saengmorakot moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKonogawa.
Saengmorakot lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Saengmorakot's head coaches at Honu Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saengmorakot has closed the distance and engaged Konogawa in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Saengmorakot.
Konogawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saengmorakot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot lands with a left to the head.
Saengmorakot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Konogawa up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Konogawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saengmorakot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saengmorakot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Konogawa backwards.
Saengmorakot stops a takedown attempt from Konogawa.
Konogawa tries for a takedown but Saengmorakot manages to get underhooks.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Konogawa has eaten all the pies!
Saengmorakot lands a body punch.
Saengmorakot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Konogawa backwards.
Saengmorakot lands a hook that snaps the head of Konogawa backwards.
Konogawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Saengmorakot finish him?
Saengmorakot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Konogawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Konogawa looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saengmorakot lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Saengmorakot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saengmorakot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Konogawa.
Saengmorakot lands with a left to the head.
Saengmorakot lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saengmorakot lands with a light punch inside.
Saengmorakot scores with a shot to the side of Konogawa's head.
Saengmorakot scores with a shot to the side of Konogawa's head.
Saengmorakot lands a body punch.
Saengmorakot lands a nice uppercut.
Saengmorakot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saengmorakot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Saengmorakot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saengmorakot scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Saengmorakot as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saengmorakot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Saengmorakot.
Saengmorakot lands a body punch.
Saengmorakot lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saengmorakot slows down the pace here.
Saengmorakot leaning his opponent against the cage.
Saengmorakot scores with a hook to the body.
Saengmorakot lands a shot to the body.
Saengmorakot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saengmorakot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Saengmorakot lands a shoulder strike.
Saengmorakot avoiding damage.
Saengmorakot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Konogawa backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Saengmorakot.
A short right from Saengmorakot on the inside.
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!
Saengmorakot lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Saengmorakot.
A nice left hand lands by Saengmorakot.
A right handed body shot lands from Saengmorakot.
A short right from Saengmorakot on the inside.
Konogawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saengmorakot dips a shoulder and cracks Konogawa with a mighty uppercut! Konogawa falls back against the cage and Saengmorakot unloads with a barrage of strikes! Konogawa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Saengmorakot screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pitchitok Tor Saengmorakot!
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hype
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