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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 2181 p4p, 4885 weight class) and Francois Bourbon (ranked 191 p4p, 353 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Francois Bourbon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francois Bourbon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaiyachue looking to score a takedown here. Bourbon is defending well but Chaiyachue drives through and ends up in Bourbon's guard.
Bourbon wants to sweep but no luck.
Bourbon trying to keep a closed guard but Chaiyachue is proving a slippery customer.
Chaiyachue wants to control from the top but Bourbon keeps moving.
Chaiyachue stopping the sweep attempt from Bourbon.
Bourbon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chaiyachue throws a big right hand that misses.
Bourbon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourbon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bourbon working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourbon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bourbon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chaiyachue to keep the fight standing.
Bourbon avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Bourbon's ribcage.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bourbon avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bourbon.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand into Bourbon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bourbon's gas tank.
Bourbon gets control of Chaiyachue's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bourbon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bourbon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaiyachue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bourbon looks winded!
Bourbon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourbon is working an open guard so Chaiyachue takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chaiyachue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chaiyachue is pressed up against the cage. Bourbon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chaiyachue down to the mat. Chaiyachue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Bourbon.
Chaiyachue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bourbon, pushing him back against the cage.
Bourbon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bourbon pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaiyachue gets to his feet. Bourbon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bourbon has his takedown stuffed
and Chaiyachue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Francois Bourbon has been cut.
Chaiyachue looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chaiyachue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chaiyachue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue stands and steps away. Bourbon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chaiyachue rushes Bourbon and presses him up against the cage.
Chaiyachue has Bourbon pressed against the cage, preventing Bourbon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chaiyachue pulls guard.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet but Bourbon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bourbon is standing up over Chaiyachue. Chaiyachue looks to escape but Bourbon dives into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaiyachue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bourbon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chaiyachue struggling a bit here.
Chaiyachue 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.
Chaiyachue is trying to improve his position.
Chaiyachue manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bourbon is looking for a kimura here.
Bourbon postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Chaiyachue to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francois Bourbon's cut.
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.
Bourbon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chaiyachue is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bourbon dives into side control.
Chaiyachue takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bourbon has control of an arm but Chaiyachue manages to advance to Bourbon's back!
I would not like to be Bourbon right now.
Bourbon really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Chaiyachue's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Chaiyachue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bourbon on the ground.
Chaiyachue keeps control of the position as Bourbon tries to break free.
Bourbon is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourbon staying busy and making it hard for Chaiyachue to control.
Bourbon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chaiyachue.
Bourbon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two 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.
Chaiyachue not allowing Bourbon to control his hands.
Bourbon breaks Chaiyachue's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chaiyachue pulls Bourbon in to control the position.
Bourbon stops Chaiyachue from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaiyachue managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourbon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chaiyachue is holding on to half guard well.
Chaiyachue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourbon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bourbon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaiyachue tries to avoid it but Bourbon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaiyachue to the ground. Chaiyachue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Bourbon moves out of range.
Bourbon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Chaiyachue. No joy for Bourbon on that attempt.
Francois Bourbon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bourbon is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bourbon.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Bourbon.
Bourbon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bourbon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body.
Chaiyachue presses Bourbon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourbon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue cracks Bourbon with a nice body shot.
Chaiyachue is trying to trip Bourbon. He has hold of a leg but Bourbon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chaiyachue persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaiyachue is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chaiyachue stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chaiyachue smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chaiyachue darts in and clinches Bourbon up against the cage.
Chaiyachue lands a nice knee to the body.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chaiyachue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourbon is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourbon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francois Bourbon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chaiyachue closes the distance and clinches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chaiyachue here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bourbon is trying to stall.
Chaiyachue gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bourbon regains guard.
Chaiyachue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourbon can do to turn this around?
Bourbon wants to stand up but Chaiyachue is controlling him.
Chaiyachue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bourbon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chaiyachue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bourbon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chaiyachue wants to stand but Bourbon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chaiyachue wants to control from the top but Bourbon keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chaiyachue shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bourbon pinned against the cage. Bourbon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chaiyachue pushes Bourbon up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaiyachue prevents the takedown attempt.
Chaiyachue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bourbon tries to circle away but Chaiyachue has him pinned against the cage.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bourbon.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourbon is defending well for now.
Bourbon avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue pulls Bourbon into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bourbon is trying to control but can't.
Chaiyachue sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chaiyachue decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Chaiyachue sizes up Bourbon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaiyachue moves into the clinch successfully.
Chaiyachue pulls guard effortlessly.
Chaiyachue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue has his hands on Bourbon's head, controlling the position.
Chaiyachue being controlled here, momentarily.
Chaiyachue wants to stand and escape but Bourbon is having none of it.
Chaiyachue uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bourbon pushes Chaiyachue up against the cage in a clinch.
Francois Bourbon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Chaiyachue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaiyachue unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bourbon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaiyachue 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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