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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit (ranked 148 p4p, 892 weight class) and Jardani Jovonovich (ranked 24 p4p, 113 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jardani Jovonovich!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Jovonovich moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jovonovich ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jovonovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Jovonovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jovonovich avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Jovonovich jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Jovonovich around his waist. Jovonovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jovonovich jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovonovich.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Jovonovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovonovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovonovich tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jardani Jovonovich.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Jovonovich blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Jovonovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jovonovichs head.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Jardani Jovonovich has been cut.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jovonovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jovonovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Jovonovich's head.
Jovonovich moves into range and clinches up with Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Jovonovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitsongrit is working Jovonovich over against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovonovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit gets through Jovonovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovonovich controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Jovonovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jovonovich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jovonovich tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works on Jovonovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Jovonovich is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Jovonovich looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Jovonovich is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jovonovich backwards.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jovonovich or not.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jardani Jovonovich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jovonovich tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit cracks Jovonovich with a good jab.
Jovonovich slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Jovonovich steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit.
Jovonovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Jovonovich's leg. Jovonovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jovonovich moves into the clinch successfully.
Jovonovich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Jovonovich blocks an uppercut.
Jovonovich blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jovonovich backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jovonovich backwards.
Sitsongrit pushes Jovonovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Jovonovich's shoulder, as Jovonovich tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovonovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jovonovich wants to clinch but Sitsongrit slips to the side
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jovonovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jovonovich's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jovonovich.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit pushes Jovonovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jovonovich avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Jovonovich's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit 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.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit pushes Jovonovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit presses Jovonovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Jovonovich's ribcage. Jovonovich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jovonovich is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jovonovich avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jovonovich avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jovonovich throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jovonovich backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Jovonovich with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works on Jovonovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jovonovich avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Jovonovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Jovonovich backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit presses Jovonovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jovonovich can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Jovonovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jovonovich's gas tank.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Jovonovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jardani Jovonovich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jardani Jovonovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit sizes up Jovonovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Jovonovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Jovonovich's leg. Jovonovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jovonovich doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Jovonovich's body.
Jovonovich moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jardani Jovonovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves away
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Jovonovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Jovonovich is looking to clinch.
Jovonovich wants to clinch but Sitsongrit slips to the side
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Jovonovich moves out of range.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jovonovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Jovonovich walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovonovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit cracks Jovonovich with a good jab.
Jovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Jovonovich should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jovonovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Jovonovich drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Jovonovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jovonovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Jovonovich knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Jovonovich down.
Jovonovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jovonovich on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jovonovich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
Jovonovich jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Jovonovich around his waist. Jovonovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Come on Jovonovich - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Jovonovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovonovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovonovich jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jardani Jovonovich.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich 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. Jovonovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jovonovich walks into a left hand.
Jovonovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jovonovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jovonovich moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jovonovich tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jovonovich throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Jovonovich throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:24
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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