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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 304 p4p, 245 weight class) and Eddie Ryan (ranked 37 p4p, 28 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 38 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Ryan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Ryan digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to 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!
Ryan lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ryan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Ryan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Ryan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy head kick
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Ryan prevents Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ryan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
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 is trying to stand up.
Sitsongrit trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ryan working for a guillotine from mount but Sitsongrit is in no mood to give up.
Ryan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sitsongrit has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Ryan won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sitsongrit decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Ryan throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ryan defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Surianglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Ryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ryan defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Ryan's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Ryan down by chopping away at his legs.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off.
Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
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 misses with a head kick.
Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryan is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit forces Ryan back against the cage and clinches.
Ryan jumps guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Ryan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but instead Ryan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ryan stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ryan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit punishes Ryan's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Ryan misses.
Ryan blocks a low kick nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ryan.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Ryan.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan.
Ryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryan jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Ryan around his waist. Ryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Ryan.
Ryan pulls Sitsongrit into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stands up and waves to Ryan to follow him.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Ryan misses the jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Ryan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Ryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
As Ryan looks to move away, Sitsongrit throws a big counter combo but Ryan just gets out of the way.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Ryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Ryan as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Ryan in a clinch.
Sitsongrit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryan is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan takes one on the button.
Ryan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryan's hands.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Sitsongrit misses.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryan.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan 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.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryan is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eddie Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sitsongrit pushes Ryan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryan throws out the jab.
Ryan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Ryan lands with an overhand left.
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Eddie Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Ryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Surianglek Sitsongrit.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!
During a confident post fight interview, Surianglek Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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