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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saurabh Pandeya (ranked 41 p4p, 205 weight class) and Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 5 p4p, 24 weight class). Pandeya comes to the cage accompanied by Clan In Da Front. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saurabh Pandeya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Madkhao Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Pandeya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Pandeya connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Pandeya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit tests Pandeya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Pandeya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pandeya slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pandeya looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Pandeya lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Pandeya shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Pandeya circles away and keeps his distance.
Pandeya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit defending well as Pandeya loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pandeya tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Pandeya circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Pandeya moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pandeya jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Pandeya blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pandeya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick.
Pandeya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandeya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pandeya listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit trying to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pandeya backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Pandeya avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya pulls guard successfully.
Pandeya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pandeya working a defensive guard here.
Pandeya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pandeya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pandeya looking for subs off his back but Sitsongrit has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to pass to mount but Pandeya is defending the position.
Pandeya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Pandeya's leg. Pandeya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Pandeya's leg but Pandeya calmly moves out of range.
Pandeya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Pandeya misses with a leg kick.
Pandeya is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandeya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Madkhao Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pandeya lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Pandeya shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Pandeya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pandeya misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Pandeya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pandeya seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pandeya wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandeya stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pandeya tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Pandeya steps away.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit clinches up with Pandeya and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pandeya jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Pandeya around his waist. Pandeya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pandeya breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit jabs at Pandeya's body.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya slips under a jab.
Pandeya is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Pandeya avoids it with no problem.
Pandeya scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandeya.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Pandeya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pandeya moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Pandeya is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sitsongrit's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandeya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pandeya is working for a kimura here but Sitsongrit manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pandeya's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pandeya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Pandeya.
Pandeya has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Pandeya working for submissions but it's allowed Sitsongrit to get to half guard.
Pandeya tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg.
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.
Pandeya wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pandeya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pandeya trying to control here.
Pandeya is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Saurabh Pandeya will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Saurabh Pandeya is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Pandeya's defenses.
Pandeya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pandeya scrambles back to his feet.
Pandeya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandeya misses the shot to the body.
Pandeya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pandeya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Pandeya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pandeya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pandeya moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandeya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pandeya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Pandeya breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Pandeya's head.
Pandeya checks a leg kick.
Pandeya throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Pandeya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Pandeya won't want to take too many of those.
Pandeya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Pandeya strikes.
Pandeya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Pandeya throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Pandeya shoots in.
Pandeya shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pandeya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pandeya shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Sitsongrit responds with a good body kick, but Pandeya manages to step out the way in time.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Pandeya avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Pandeya's front leg with a kick but Pandeya checks it.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
Pandeya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pandeya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Pandeya's legs.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pandeya.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Pandeya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pandeya under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pandeya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pandeya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Pandeya.
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandeya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandeya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Pandeya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Pandeya checks it.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Pandeya closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Pandeya pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pandeya darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Pandeya into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandeya 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. Pandeya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pandeya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Pandeya misses.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Sitsongrit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pandeya gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pandeya motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Pandeya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Pandeya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pandeya circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Pandeya misses the target.
Pandeya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Pandeya slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Pandeya shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Pandeya is having none of it.
Pandeya is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Pandeya shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Pandeya moved out of range.
Pandeya defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Pandeya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Pandeya checks it.
Pandeya cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pandeyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pandeya just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Pandeya's shoulder, as Pandeya tries to avoid the shot.
Pandeya feinted with a counter takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Pandeya.
Pandeya will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pandeya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Pandeya with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit motions for Pandeya to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Pandeya avoids it.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Pandeya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pandeya down.
Pandeya feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Pandeya moved out of range nicely.
Pandeya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Pandeya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pandeya checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pandeya takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Pandeya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pandeya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sitsongrit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pandeya has Sitsongrit in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandeya has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pandeya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pandeya looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya wants to control but Sitsongrit passes easily into half guard.
Pandeya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sitsongrit is working away from the top position though.
Saurabh Pandeya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandeya is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pandeya looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sitsongrit pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pandeya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pandeya tries to lock up and control but Sitsongrit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sitsongrit controlling the pace for now.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pandeya tries to hold on but Sitsongrit postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pandeya avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Pandeya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Pandeya's knee but Pandeya avoids it well.
Pandeya looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandeya misses the target.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandeya is just out of range.
Pandeya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pandeya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Pandeya ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pandeya tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Pandeya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pandeya manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Pandeya moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Pandeya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pandeya down.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandeya moves away.
Pandeya lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Pandeya's leg but Pandeya calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Pandeya misses.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saurabh Pandeya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Pandeya moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Pandeya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Pandeya avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pandeya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Pandeya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pandeya or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pandeya.
Pandeya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pandeya moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Pandeya avoids the punch easily.
Pandeya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Pandeya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandeya.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Pandeya's body.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Pandeya's body.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Pandeya.
Pandeya throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pandeya blocks the body kick.
Pandeya feinted with a counter takedown.
Pandeya misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pandeya connects with a body shot.
Pandeya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pandeya clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pandeya gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Pandeya lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Pandeya breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pandeya checks the leg kick.
Pandeya throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pandeya ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Pandeya pulls guard.
Pandeya pulls Sitsongrit in to control the position.
Pandeya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Madkhao Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Madkhao Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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