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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elrey Dorado (ranked 8 p4p, 134 weight class) and Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit (ranked 2 p4p, 22 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dorado might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to MY STORY. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elrey Dorado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dorado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Dorado.
Dorado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dorado takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Dorado.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Dorado checks it.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Dorado is out of range.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorado misses the shot to the body.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dorado wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Dorado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dorado prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Dorado is working Sitsongrit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dorado won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Dorado is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dorado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Dorado is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Dorado.
Dorado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Dorado checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Dorado avoids the punch easily.
Dorado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dorado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dorado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dorado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Dorado's head but Dorado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Dorado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dorado moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Dorado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Dorado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit has his feet on Dorado's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
and Dorado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sitsongrit!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dorado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Dorado is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
Dorado drops back looking for a leg! Sitsongrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sitsongrit manages to kick Dorado off! Dorado jumps back into Sitsongrit's guard.
Dorado trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dorado off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dorado checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Dorado attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Dorado dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Dorado trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Dorado is having none of it.
Dorado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorado throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Dorado isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Dorado in close.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dorado is controlling him.
Dorado trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Dorado wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Dorado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit is adopting a defensive guard.
Dorado wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Elrey Dorado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dorado is really struggling to control Sitsongrit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Dorado's ribcage but misses.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dorado uses his free foot to push down on Sitsongrit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sitsongrit.
Dorado is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sitsongrit is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dorado looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorado moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sitsongrit has worked his arm free - good work by Sitsongrit!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado tries to move to mount but Sitsongrit blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping his opponent close.
Dorado trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Dorado postures up.
Sitsongrit is holding Dorado down, trying to stall.
Dorado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two 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.
Dorado is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Dorado tries to advance to mount but Sitsongrit denies him.
Sitsongrit tries to buck Dorado off but Dorado is having none of it.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep but Dorado has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dorado moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sitsongrit has worked his arm free - good work by Sitsongrit!
Dorado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here.
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dorado asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dorado throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dorado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dorado avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dorado.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Dorado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dorado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Dorado down by chopping away at his legs.
Dorado appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
so Dorado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dorado.
Sitsongrit kicks Dorado off and gets to his feet.
Dorado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dorado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorado blocks a leg kick.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dorado under the eye.
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!
Dorado darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Dorado into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorado is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Dorado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorado.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Dorado tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elrey Dorado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Dorado's ribcage. Dorado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Dorado.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Dorado.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorado throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Dorado uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorado avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorado.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Dorado moves away and avoids it.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
Sitsongrit gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dorado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorado tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Dorado 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 Dorado has Sitsongrit in his guard.
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Dorado keeps moving.
Dorado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorado is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Dorado keeps moving.
Sitsongrit wants to get up but he can't break Dorado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Dorado is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Dorado ducks down to avoid it.
Elrey Dorado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Dorado is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dorado fails to land the takedown.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Dorado saw it coming and moves away.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dorado ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Dorado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Dorado pushes him off.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dorado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown. Sitsongrit fights it but they end up in guard.
Dorado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Dorado is controlling the position.
Dorado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Dorado has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dorado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dorado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sitsongrit content to control rather than advance.
Dorado is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dorado won't allow Sitsongrit to pass to mount.
Dorado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sitsongrit pulls his head out easily.
Dorado tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Dorado was well out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Dorado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dorado moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Dorado fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Dorado's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poomchamtuek 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:49
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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