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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davy Arnaud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jompop Kiatphontip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
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145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined |
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Davy Arnaud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jompop Kiatphontip!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnaud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiatphontip is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arnaud sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiatphontip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiatphontip fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiatphontip tries to work over Arnaud's front leg with a kick but Arnaud checks it.
Nice body punch from Arnaud.
Arnaud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kiatphontip throws the left hand but Arnaud avoids the punch easily.
Kiatphontip avoids the body shot from Arnaud.
Kiatphontip clinches.
Kiatphontip tries to pull guard but Arnaud holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiatphontip drops back down to his feet.
Kiatphontip wants to get back to striking at distance but Arnaud won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnaud misses with a knee to the head.
Kiatphontip tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arnaud smiles and moves away.
Davy Arnaud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jompop Kiatphontip.
Kiatphontip throws a body punch but Arnaud moves out of range.
Kiatphontip throws a head kick but Arnaud moves out of range.
Kiatphontip fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kiatphontip shoots in but Arnaud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kiatphontip clinches up with Arnaud and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiatphontip.
Arnaud stalling in the clinch.
Arnaud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arnaud stalling in the clinch but Kiatphontip improves position.
Kiatphontip jumps into guard, dragging Arnaud to the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Arnaud advances position into side control!
Arnaud is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kiatphontip's shoulder. That is not cool.
Arnaud's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kiatphontip can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud stands up.
Arnaud swings for the body but Kiatphontip moves out of range.
A big right from Arnaud misses.
Arnaud gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arnaud has control of Kiatphontip's left arm, preventing Kiatphontip from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davy Arnaud dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kiatphontip avoids the body shot from Arnaud.
Kiatphontip shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arnaud pinned against the cage. Arnaud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arnaud throws a looping overhand right but Kiatphontip ducks down to avoid it.
Kiatphontip gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arnaud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnaud misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Arnaud finds it's target.
Arnaud looks to land a left hand but Kiatphontip moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatphontip throws a body kick that misses.
Kiatphontip shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnaud sprawls well. He's pushed Kiatphontip's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davy Arnaud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jompop Kiatphontip.
Arnaud avoids a kick to the body.
Arnaud avoids the head kick by Kiatphontip.
Kiatphontip fails to land the takedown.
Kiatphontip avoids the body shot from Arnaud.
Arnaud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiatphontip moves away.
Kiatphontip gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kiatphontip has had enough of the clinch but Arnaud keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud tries to land a knee to the head but Kiatphontip blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kiatphontip wants to stall.
Kiatphontip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnaud's elbow.
Kiatphontip has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnaud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kiatphontip avoiding damage as Arnaud throws knees to the body.
Arnaud will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kiatphontip up against the cage.
Arnaud seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud tries a knee to the head but Kiatphontip blocks it.
Arnaud wants to stall.
Kiatphontip fails to pull guard.
Kiatphontip is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kiatphontip tries to pull guard but Arnaud holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiatphontip drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Arnaud to work.
Kiatphontip tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kiatphontip blocks it with crossed arms.
Arnaud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arnaud trying to stall but Kiatphontip improves his position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arnaud obliges.
Arnaud is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Davy Arnaud.
Kiatphontip throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiatphontip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arnaud.
Kiatphontip slips a straight right by Arnaud.
Kiatphontip loads up on a big right hand but Arnaud slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davy Arnaud dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kiatphontip rushes Arnaud and presses him up against the cage.
Kiatphontip successfully pulls guard.
Arnaud passes Kiatphontip's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arnaud looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arnaud stands up out of the half guard.
Kiatphontip closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arnaud looking to throw knees to the head but Kiatphontip is blocking nicely.
Arnaud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnaud displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kiatphontip up against the cage.
Arnaud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kiatphontip avoids it.
Kiatphontip's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jompop Kiatphontip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiatphontip clinches.
Kiatphontip fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kiatphontip can't break the clinch.
Kiatphontip is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arnaud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Arnaud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Davy Arnaud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiatphontip is trying to force a seperation but Arnaud has the dominant position.
Kiatphontip wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kiatphontip tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arnaud smiles and moves away.
Davy Arnaud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jompop Kiatphontip.
Kiatphontip misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Arnaud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiatphontip tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud misses the shot to the body.
Kiatphontip swinging wildly here.
Kiatphontip drives through and clinches with Arnaud against the cage.
Kiatphontip escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Arnaud misses the target.
Arnaud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiatphontip moves away.
Kiatphontip drives through and clinches with Arnaud against the cage.
Arnaud avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnaud keeps control of Kiatphontip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arnaud.
Kiatphontip tries to pull guard but Arnaud holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiatphontip drops back down to his feet.
Kiatphontip looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kiatphontip as Arnaud tries to tie him up.
Kiatphontip has Arnaud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arnaud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jompop Kiatphontip.
I think Arnaud has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davy Arnaud!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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