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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge VonQulik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodsaenklai Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge VonQulik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yodsaenklai Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
VonQulik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fairtex is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but VonQulik pulls his head out easily.
VonQulik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
VonQulik working Fairtex over with strikes.
VonQulik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
VonQulik 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.
Fairtex is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but VonQulik pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonQulik is working for a kimura but Fairtex is defending it quite comfortably.
VonQulik is keen to just control but Fairtex is a slippery customer.
VonQulik is working for an americana but Fairtex has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst VonQulik was thinking about the submission.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing VonQulik from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
VonQulik trying to move into half guard but instead Fairtex has managed to sweep!
VonQulik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairtex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
VonQulik wants to sweep here but Fairtex controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fairtex wanted to stand there but VonQulik had control of the position.
VonQulik has his foot on Fairtex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fairtex works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fairtex puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fairtex is sneakily working for an arm triangle but VonQulik sees it coming and defends easily.
VonQulik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fairtex pulls his head out easily.
VonQulik wants to get back to full guard.
Fairtex is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so VonQulik is just riding it out for now. Fairtex eventually gives up the hold.
VonQulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
VonQulik wants to control but Fairtex is keeping busy and won't allow it.
VonQulik moves into full guard.
Fairtex thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fairtex won't allow VonQulik to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jorge VonQulik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fairtex lands with a kick to the temple. VonQulik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Jorge VonQulik has been cut.
Fairtex lands a leg kick that knocks VonQulik off balance momentarily.
VonQulik misses with a body kick.
VonQulik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairtex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten VonQulik somewhat.
VonQulik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - VonQulik lands in his opponent's guard.
VonQulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairtex is retaining full guard.
Fairtex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fairtex is on top in guard.
VonQulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairtex is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonQulik throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fairtex uses it to pass to side control.
Fairtex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fairtex working away.
That's two 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.
Fairtex swings around for an armbar but VonQulik sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fairtex's guard.
VonQulik is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fairtex is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fairtex has escaped and now he's on top!
VonQulik looking for a guillotine here but Fairtex defends easily.
Fairtex has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of VonQulik is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik wants to hit a switch here but Fairtex passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for VonQulik there!
Fairtex with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
VonQulik tries to hold on but Fairtex pushes him away.
Fairtex looking to secure an arm triangle but VonQulik defends it well.
Fairtex prevents VonQulik from getting the reversal.
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.
Fairtex has control of VonQulik's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and VonQulik regains control of the situation pretty easily.
VonQulik manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fairtex seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorge VonQulik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
VonQulik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fairtex to the mat! Fairtex manages to get full guard.
VonQulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairtex is retaining full guard.
Fairtex controls VonQulik momentarily but VonQulik frees himself.
VonQulik drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fairtex looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fairtex looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fairtex!
VonQulik is trying to improve his position.
VonQulik can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex has got the better of the ground game so far.
VonQulik sneaks back into half guard.
VonQulik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fairtex pulls his head out easily.
Fairtex tries to pass the half guard into mount. VonQulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fairtex moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from VonQulik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fairtex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fairtex working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik is looking for a sweep.
Fairtex is trying to get an arm triangle but VonQulik is defending well.
Fairtex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fairtex is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but VonQulik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
VonQulik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik trying to control but Fairtex postures up.
VonQulik wants to get back to full guard.
VonQulik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fairtex's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fairtex's back!
VonQulik wants to control but Fairtex is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VonQulik is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fairtex is defending well though. VonQulik let's go of the attempt for now.
VonQulik throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yodsaenklai Fairtex just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jorge VonQulik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fairtex fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt VonQulik.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as VonQulik blocks the low kick.
VonQulik looks to throw the jab but Fairtex is out of range.
Fairtex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from VonQulik.
Fairtex throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and VonQulik moves out of range easily.
VonQulik moves in looking to clinch but Fairtex pushes him off.
VonQulik avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown attempt from VonQulik. VonQulik gets slowly back to his feet.
Fairtex throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VonQulik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fairtex cracks the inside of VonQulik's front leg.
VonQulik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fairtex but Fairtex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fairtex drives through and clinches with VonQulik against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Fairtex.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonQulik wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
VonQulik can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge VonQulik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex crunches a lovely knee into VonQulik's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Fairtex.
VonQulik letting Fairtex take a breather here.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch but VonQulik improves position.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairtex has VonQulik pressed against the ropes.
VonQulik takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yodsaenklai Fairtex.
VonQulik shoots in looking for a takedown. Fairtex tries to sprawl out of it but VonQulik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Fairtex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex connects with a solid leg kick.
Fairtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fairtex scores with a hook to the body.
Fairtex effectively controlling the action here.
Fairtex is pressed up against the ropes. VonQulik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fairtex down to the mat. Fairtex avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fairtex cracks the inside of VonQulik's front leg.
Fairtex lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fairtex connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex scores with a jab to the head.
Fairtex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fairtex throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fairtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fairtex lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Fairtex digs a right hand into VonQulik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on VonQulik's gas tank.
Fairtex leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Fairtex continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
VonQulik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Fairtex.
Fairtex connects with a nasty looking knee right to VonQulik's face.
Fairtex lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Fairtex.
Fairtex slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fairtex.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fairtex takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
VonQulik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fairtex walks away with a smile on his face. VonQulik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fairtex swivels and escapes.
Fairtex is looking to slow VonQulik down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
VonQulik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fairtex's waist but Fairtex gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing VonQulik off to one side.
Fairtex lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fairtex lands with a slapping head kick.
VonQulik takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
VonQulik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fairtex tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. VonQulik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on VonQulik. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fairtex throws a good cross that connects.
Fairtex feints and then cracks VonQulik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow VonQulik down.
Fairtex throws a good cross that connects.
Fairtex getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jorge VonQulik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fairtex scores with a kick to the body.
VonQulik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fairtex instigates a clinch.
Fairtex lands a body shot in the clinch.
VonQulik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fairtex gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from VonQulik.
A short right from Fairtex on the inside.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Fairtex cracks VonQulik with a nice body shot.
Fairtex lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down VonQulik.
Fairtex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairtex is leaning against VonQulik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. VonQulik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Fairtex as the two fighters clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fairtex is working VonQulik over against the ropes.
Fairtex stalling.
Fairtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yodsaenklai Fairtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fairtex lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
VonQulik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Good body shot from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fairtex is struggling to control the position.
Fairtex works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Fairtex as the two fighters clinch.
Fairtex presses VonQulik against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Fairtex.
Fairtex works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex stalling in the clinch.
VonQulik can't get the takedown.
Fairtex avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yodsaenklai Fairtex.
Fairtex is looking to clinch.
VonQulik shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge VonQulik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fairtex.
VonQulik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
VonQulik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jorge VonQulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex connects with a solid leg kick.
Fairtex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fairtex moves into range and clinches up with VonQulik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of VonQulik backwards.
The referee calls for Fairtex to work.
VonQulik managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.
Fairtex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fairtex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fairtex lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down VonQulik.
Fairtex is working VonQulik over against the ropes.
VonQulik tries to pull guard but Fairtex won't allow it.
VonQulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairtex lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Fairtex.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik wants to stall.
Fairtex stalling.
Jorge VonQulik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VonQulik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Come on Fairtex - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fairtex presses VonQulik against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. VonQulik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairtex stalls.
Fairtex digs a right hand underneath VonQulik's ribcage. VonQulik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VonQulik has Fairtex pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fairtex manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fairtex avoiding damage.
Fairtex working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. VonQulik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsaenklai Fairtex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fairtex has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 44:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 44:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 44:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsaenklai Fairtex!
Yodsaenklai Fairtex is the new welterweight champion!
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