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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between T Mustana Chai (ranked 2226 p4p, 1269 weight class) and Jasper Leeuwenhoek (ranked 255 p4p, 157 weight class). 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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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, T Mustana Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeuwenhoek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chai blocks a body shot from Leeuwenhoek.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Leeuwenhoek tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leeuwenhoek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek tries for a takedown. No joy.
T Mustana Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Leeuwenhoek.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chai is leaning against Leeuwenhoek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leeuwenhoek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chai after a bit of a struggle.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leeuwenhoek wants a takedown.
Leeuwenhoek misses with some punches.
Chai gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leeuwenhoek regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leeuwenhoek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Leeuwenhoek is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Leeuwenhoek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leeuwenhoek controls the pace.
Chai pulls Leeuwenhoek in close to prevent any damage.
Leeuwenhoek with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leeuwenhoek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leeuwenhoek won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek closes the distance and clinches.
Chai pushes Leeuwenhoek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leeuwenhoek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leeuwenhoek wants a takedown.
Chai prevents the takedown attempt.
Chai gets through Leeuwenhoek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek tries to score a body lock takedown but Chai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leeuwenhoeks head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
Leeuwenhoek is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chai can't fight it off and eventually Leeuwenhoek manages to take the fight to the floor. Chai looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai controlling Leeuwenhoek's posture.
Leeuwenhoek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chai's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leeuwenhoek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leeuwenhoek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai wants to improve his position but instead Leeuwenhoek has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
T Mustana Chai dominated that round.
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.
Leeuwenhoek closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
Leeuwenhoek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Leeuwenhoek is working for takedown but Chai is calmly controlling the position for now.
T Mustana Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leeuwenhoek wants a takedown but no success here.
Leeuwenhoek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Chai.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to stall.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a punch to the body.
T Mustana Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leeuwenhoek.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Leeuwenhoek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leeuwenhoek backwards.
Leeuwenhoek tries to pull guard but Chai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a takedown.
Chai blocking some punches.
Leeuwenhoek can't get the takedown.
Leeuwenhoek is breathing heavily.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a punch to the body.
Leeuwenhoek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Leeuwenhoek's head.
Leeuwenhoek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai digs a right hand into Leeuwenhoek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leeuwenhoek's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Chai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Leeuwenhoek blocking some punches.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Leeuwenhoek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Leeuwenhoek controls the action.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai stops a takedown attempt from Leeuwenhoek.
Chai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Leeuwenhoek is trying to keep an underhook but Chai manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leeuwenhoek sees it coming and defends easily.
Chai is looking for a kimura but Leeuwenhoek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Leeuwenhoek is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to take a breather but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leeuwenhoek can do to turn this around?
Chai is really struggling to control Leeuwenhoek but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount.
Leeuwenhoek wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai moves to take his opponent's back.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control his opponent's hands but Chai gets his hands free.
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.
Leeuwenhoek is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Leeuwenhoek tries to roll but Chai sticks to his back.
Chai goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Leeuwenhoek escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Leeuwenhoek working over Chai with some ground and pound. Chai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
T Mustana Chai dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Leeuwenhoek connects with a looping right hand.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Leeuwenhoek throws a leg kick which misses Chai's front leg but catches the back leg as Chai tries to avoid it.
Leeuwenhoek jabs at Chai's body.
Leeuwenhoek clinches.
Leeuwenhoek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leeuwenhoek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leeuwenhoek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
T Mustana Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Leeuwenhoek.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Leeuwenhoek lands a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chai is on top in guard.
Chai pushes down on Leeuwenhoek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chai is working for a submission of some sort.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to get back to full guard.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Leeuwenhoek tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Leeuwenhoek defending well.
T Mustana Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai controlling the action here.
Chai works his way into full mount!
Leeuwenhoek tries to control the position but Chai now has his back.
I would not like to be Leeuwenhoek right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leeuwenhoek for as long as he can get away with.
T Mustana Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
T Mustana Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... T Mustana Chai!
After winning the bout, T Mustana Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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