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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tirawit Kokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaniqua Gorbdinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorbdinkle has chosen The Way I Feel as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tirawit Kokin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaniqua Gorbdinkle!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbdinkle misses with a takedown
letting Kokin counter with a right hand.
Kokin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gorbdinkle misses with a hook
and Kokin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Gorbdinkle misses
enabling Kokin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorbdinkle throws a head kick that misses
and Kokin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kokin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gorbdinkle.
Gorbdinkle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kokin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Gorbdinkle misses
and Kokin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorbdinkle shoots and misses
and Kokin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kokin.
Tirawit Kokin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaniqua Gorbdinkle.
Gorbdinkle pushes Kokin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kokin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gorbdinkle looks gassed!
Kokin prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kokin.
Kokin scores with a hook to the body.
Kokin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorbdinkle or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Kokin.
Kokin presses Gorbdinkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokin is leaning against Gorbdinkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kokin digs a right hand into Gorbdinkle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gorbdinkle's gas tank.
Gorbdinkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kokin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Kokin.
Kokin cracks Gorbdinkle with a nice body shot.
Kokin lands a right hand.
A short right from Kokin.
Kokin gets through Gorbdinkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kokin lands a right hand.
Kokin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gorbdinkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kokin avoids it.
Kokin scores with a hook to the body.
Kokin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kokin.
Kokin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
Kokin works on Gorbdinkle's body with a couple of short punches.
Kokin gets through Gorbdinkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kokin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kokin scores with a shoulder strike.
Gorbdinkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Kokin - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorbdinkle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands a body shot.
Kokin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kokin is working Gorbdinkle over against the cage.
Gorbdinkle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kokin smiles and moves away.
Gorbdinkle takes one to the side of the head.
Kokin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kokin lands with a straight right. Gorbdinkle didn't see that one coming.
Gorbdinkle swings widly with a right hand
and Kokin counters with a leg kick.
Gorbdinkle throws a head kick that misses
and Kokin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Kokin.
A low kick from Gorbdinkle misses
and Kokin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gorbdinkle thinking.
A jab from Kokin finds it's way through Gorbdinkle's defenses.
Kokin feints a jab promting Gorbdinkle to slip. Kokin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gorbdinkle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokin thuds his right hand into Gorbdinkle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kokin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kokin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
Kokin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
Kokin misses with the head strike.
Gorbdinkle tries to land a knee to the head but Kokin blocks with his arms.
Gorbdinkle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kokin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gorbdinkle tries to pull guard but Kokin won't allow it.
Gorbdinkle has Kokin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kokin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kokin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokin.
A short body shot lands from Kokin as the two fighters clinch.
Gorbdinkle is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kokin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gorbdinkle.
Gorbdinkle takes a shot to the head.
Kokin is leaning against Gorbdinkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kokin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kokin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kokin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kokin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kokin lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands a left hand.
Gorbdinkle is trying to drag Kokin to the mat but Kokin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kokin is working Gorbdinkle over against the cage.
Kokin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorbdinkle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kokin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kokin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kokin lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kokin.
Kokin lands a right hand.
Gorbdinkle is looking to control Kokin's arms but Kokin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gorbdinkle has his back to the cage.
Kokin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorbdinkle or not.
Kokin lands an uppercut.
Kokin lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kokin pushes Gorbdinkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
Gorbdinkle tries to pull guard but Kokin won't allow it.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kokin cracks Gorbdinkle with a nice body shot.
Kokin lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tirawit Kokin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kokin lands the left hand.
Gorbdinkle misses with a shot to the body
and Kokin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kokin closes the distance and pushes Gorbdinkle back into the cage.
Gorbdinkle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kokin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kokin is pressed up against the cage. Gorbdinkle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kokin down to the mat. Kokin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gorbdinkle wants to clinch
and Gorbdinkle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kokin clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gorbdinkle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kokin.
Kokin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kokin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kokin working aggressively here.
Kokin has a couple of punches blocked by Gorbdinkle.
Tirawit Kokin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gorbdinkle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kokin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tirawit Kokin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaniqua Gorbdinkle.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull guard.
Gorbdinkle is breathing heavily.
Kokin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorbdinkle struggles to land a body shot inside as Kokin controls his hands.
Kokin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorbdinkle can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Kokin.
A nice left hand lands by Kokin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kokin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokin.
Kokin gets underhooks to prevent Gorbdinkle's takedown attempt.
Kokin lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokin.
Kokin digs a right hand underneath Gorbdinkle's ribcage. Gorbdinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kokin lands with a short shot to the head.
Kokin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gorbdinkle.
Kokin digs a right hand underneath Gorbdinkle's ribcage. Gorbdinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kokin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kokin lands a right hand.
Kokin lands with a right to the head.
Kokin lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Kokin - that landed with a thud.
Kokin cracks Gorbdinkle with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kokin.
Kokin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kokin cracks Gorbdinkle with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Kokin.
Kokin lands a nice uppercut.
Kokin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorbdinkle or not.
Kokin lands an uppercut.
Kokin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kokin blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kokin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kokin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kokin digs a right hand into Gorbdinkle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gorbdinkle's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
Kokin cracks Gorbdinkle with a nice body shot.
Kokin lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Kokin.
Kokin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kokin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kokin is pressed up against the cage. Gorbdinkle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kokin down to the mat. Kokin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kokin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kokin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull guard.
Kokin gets underhooks to prevent Gorbdinkle's takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Kokin as the two fighters clinch.
Kokin lands an uppercut.
Kokin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kokin.
Kokin lands with a left to the head.
Gorbdinkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kokin walks away with a smile on his face. Gorbdinkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A low kick from Gorbdinkle is predictable there
and Kokin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorbdinkle drops his hands momentarily and Kokin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gorbdinkle throws a lazy uppercut
and Kokin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kokin.
Shaniqua Gorbdinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorbdinkle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kokin as he avoids it easily.
Kokin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorbdinkle. That did some damage!
Kokin stuns Gorbdinkle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kokin cracks Gorbdinkle with a good jab.
Kokin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kokin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gorbdinkle misses with a double jab
and Kokin counters with an outside leg kick.
Kokin lands a nice hook to Gorbdinkle's body. Gorbdinkle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kokin lands a jab to the head.
Kokin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gorbdinkle on the side of the head.
Gorbdinkle throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kokin moves into the clinch successfully.
Gorbdinkle tries to land knees in the clinch but Kokin avoids the damage to the body.
Kokin works on Gorbdinkle's body with a couple of short punches.
Gorbdinkle tries to pull guard but Kokin won't allow it.
Good body shot from Kokin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kokin scores with a hook to the body.
Gorbdinkle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kokin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Kokin.
Kokin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kokin is leaning against Gorbdinkle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Kokin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kokin.
Kokin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Kokin.
Kokin is working Gorbdinkle over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tirawit Kokin dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Kokin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gorbdinkle. Gorbdinkle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gorbdinkle throws a sloppy head kick
and Kokin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kokin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gorbdinkle jumps guard but Kokin stands there with Gorbdinkle around his waist. Gorbdinkle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Kokin.
Kokin lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
Gorbdinkle wants a takedown.
Kokin presses Gorbdinkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kokin gets through Gorbdinkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kokin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull guard.
Tirawit Kokin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaniqua Gorbdinkle.
Kokin lands a shoulder strike.
Kokin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kokin gets underhooks to prevent Gorbdinkle's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Kokin.
Good body shot from Kokin.
Kokin digs a right hand underneath Gorbdinkle's ribcage. Gorbdinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Kokin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kokin lands a nice uppercut.
Kokin lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Kokin - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokin lands a body shot.
Kokin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
Kokin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorbdinkle or not.
A body shot lands from Kokin.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokin.
A short uppercut from Kokin.
Gorbdinkle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kokin.
A right hand to the body from Kokin.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokin.
Kokin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gorbdinkle.
Kokin lands an uppercut.
Kokin gets through Gorbdinkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kokin.
Kokin works on Gorbdinkle's body with a couple of short punches.
Kokin lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kokin.
Kokin scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kokin.
Gorbdinkle tries to circle away but Kokin has him pinned against the cage.
Kokin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gorbdinkle.
Kokin works on Gorbdinkle's body with a couple of short punches.
Kokin lands a body shot.
Kokin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kokin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kokin pushes Gorbdinkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kokin.
Kokin scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Kokin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokin.
A nice left hand lands by Kokin.
Kokin is working Gorbdinkle over against the cage.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kokin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Kokin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokin gets through Gorbdinkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Kokin.
A nice left hand lands by Kokin.
Gorbdinkle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kokin lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaniqua Gorbdinkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokin lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kokin.
Kokin scores with a hook to the body.
Kokin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kokin.
Gorbdinkle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kokin prevents it.
Kokin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kokin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gorbdinkle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kokin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kokin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kokin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kokin.
A short left from Kokin.
Kokin presses Gorbdinkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kokin digs a right hand underneath Gorbdinkle's ribcage. Gorbdinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kokin pushes Gorbdinkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokin lands a left hand.
Kokin lands with a right to the head.
Kokin lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorbdinkle backwards.
A hook to the body from Kokin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kokin lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kokin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kokin pushes Gorbdinkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kokin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kokin lands a shoulder strike.
Kokin lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kokin.
Gorbdinkle tries to pull guard but Kokin holds him up against the cage and eventually Gorbdinkle drops back down to his feet.
Gorbdinkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kokin walks away with a smile on his face. Gorbdinkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kokin digs a good body shot into Gorbdinkle's ribs.
Tirawit Kokin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorbdinkle throws a sloppy head kick
and Kokin moves into the clinch.
Gorbdinkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gorbdinkle is trying to break the clinch but Kokin has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kokin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gorbdinkle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kokin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kokin digs a right hand underneath Gorbdinkle's ribcage. Gorbdinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kokin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kokin digs a right hand underneath Gorbdinkle's ribcage. Gorbdinkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Kokin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tirawit Kokin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kokin 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tirawit Kokin!
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