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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 3212 p4p, 957 weight class) and Kaewfah Sitsongrit (ranked 206 p4p, 88 weight class). Magomedov's entrance music is Roy Jones Jr - Can't be Touched. A fine choice. Kaewfah Sitsongrit will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov pulls guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov 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.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Magomedov shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sitsongrit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magomedov takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov pulls Sitsongrit into guard.
Magomedov is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sitsongrit prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Magomedov wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Magomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks the strikes from Magomedov.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking for the big counter here.
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Sitsongrit clinches.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Sitsongrit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit lands a two punch combo.
Sitsongrit keeps Magomedov at a distance using the push kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit pushes Magomedov away with a front kick.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov postures up.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaewfah Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
After the fight, Kaewfah 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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energy
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hype
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