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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Rivers (ranked 648 p4p, 475 weight class) and Danny Sitsongrit (ranked 84 p4p, 59 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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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sitsongrit, pushing him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Rivers tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Rivers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Rivers moves away and avoids it.
Danny Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rivers throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
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.
Rivers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rivers checks the leg kick.
Rivers tries to clinch up.
Rivers 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.
Rivers tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Rivers throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Rivers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Rivers misses with a straight left.
Rivers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Rivers's leg. Rivers is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Rivers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rivers.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Rivers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Rivers.
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Rivers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Rivers swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Rivers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Rivers moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivers doesn't seem bothered though.
Rivers throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Rivers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Rivers moves into the clinch.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Rivers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit cracks Rivers with a nice body shot.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Rivers as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
Rivers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Danny Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Rivers is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Rivers checks it.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivers moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rivers has time to react.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Rivers right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
As Sitsongrit tries to get set, Rivers tries to push him back and clinch up but Sitsongrit manages to avoid the attempt.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
It looked like Rivers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Rivers sees it coming and moves out of range.
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 cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Rivers moved away.
Rivers swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Rivers wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Rivers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivers checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks Rivers with an open hand slap.
Rivers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rivers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rivers swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rivers tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivers moves away.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Rivers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivers misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
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 right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Clint Rivers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit works Rivers's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Rivers counters with a left to the body.
Rivers staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Rivers off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Rivers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Danny Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rivers lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Rivers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Rivers moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rivers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Clint Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit works on Rivers's body with a couple of short punches.
Rivers tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Rivers tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rivers.
Rivers tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivers misses with a short punch 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!
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clint Rivers.
Well Sitsongrit 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Sitsongrit!
Danny 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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