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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tham Boon Yodsuwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Bhuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsuwan's entrance music is LL Cool J - Mama' Said Knock You Out. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sammy Bhuda enters the cage!
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168 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Tham Boon Yodsuwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Bhuda!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yodsuwan shoots in looking for a takedown. Bhuda tries to sprawl out of it but Yodsuwan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bhuda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bhuda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bhuda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bhuda tries to keep at a distance but Yodsuwan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yodsuwan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bhuda smiles and moves away.
Yodsuwan wants to clinch but Bhuda slips to the side
and Bhuda counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bhuda!
It looks like Tham Boon Yodsuwan has been cut.
Yodsuwan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhuda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yodsuwan in his tracks.
Yodsuwan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yodsuwan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bhuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bhuda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Yodsuwan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bhuda is trying to defend but Yodsuwan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bhuda scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Yodsuwan manages to mount him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhuda really wants to buck Yodsuwan off and get back to his feet.
Yodsuwan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bhuda throws a leg kick but Yodsuwan checks it.
Bhuda wants to land a leg kick but Yodsuwan is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yodsuwan wants to clinch
and Bhuda counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick by Bhuda misses
and Yodsuwan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhuda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yodsuwan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yodsuwan decides to stand back up. Yodsuwan steps back and let's Bhuda get back to his feet.
Bhuda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tham Boon Yodsuwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yodsuwan fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Yodsuwan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bhuda tries to avoid it but Yodsuwan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bhuda to the ground. Bhuda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yodsuwan just misses with a punch to the body.
Yodsuwan ducks under a wild hook from Bhuda.
Yodsuwan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bhuda did well to prevent Yodsuwan getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bhuda tries to kick Yodsuwan off but Yodsuwan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yodsuwan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bhuda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsuwan stops Bhuda from getting back to his feet.
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 Tham Boon Yodsuwan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tham Boon Yodsuwan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bhuda moves away from the strike by Yodsuwan.
Bhuda misses with a series of wild punches.
Yodsuwan wants to clinch.
Yodsuwan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bhuda on the side of the head.
Yodsuwan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bhuda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bhuda's waist but Bhuda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yodsuwan off to one side.
Bhuda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yodsuwan tries to clinch
and Bhuda counters with a nice body shot.
Yodsuwan throws a series of punches but Bhuda avoids them all with ease.
Tham Boon Yodsuwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yodsuwan looks to clinch
and Bhuda counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Bhuda. Those never looked like landing.
Bhuda misses with a hook
and Yodsuwan counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan clinches up against the cage.
Yodsuwan is working for takedown but Bhuda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yodsuwan jumps guard but Bhuda stands there with Yodsuwan around his waist. Yodsuwan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tham Boon Yodsuwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bhuda is trying to break the clinch but Yodsuwan is controlling him.
Yodsuwan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bhuda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yodsuwan manages to break the clinch.
Yodsuwan tries to clinch but Bhuda is having none of it.
Yodsuwan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bhuda counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yodsuwan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yodsuwan gets the takedown into side control.
Yodsuwan swings around for an armbar but Bhuda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yodsuwan's guard.
Yodsuwan pushes Bhuda off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bhuda does it's job there.
Yodsuwan dives in and grabs Bhuda's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bhuda pushes down on Yodsuwan's head and hops out.
Yodsuwan darts in trying to clinch
and Bhuda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bhuda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhuda throws an overhand right that lands on Yodsuwan's shoulder, as Yodsuwan tries to avoid the shot.
Sammy Bhuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yodsuwan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bhuda throws a head kick but Yodsuwan moves out of range.
Yodsuwan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bhuda.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bhuda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bhuda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sammy Bhuda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tham Boon Yodsuwan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bhuda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yodsuwan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yodsuwan lands in his opponent's guard.
Bhuda wants to stand up but Yodsuwan is controlling him.
Tham Boon Yodsuwan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bhuda has an active guard here but Yodsuwan has managed to pass into half guard.
Yodsuwan stalling.
Yodsuwan seems to be working for a kimura but Bhuda defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhuda actively working from the bottom here.
Bhuda makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yodsuwan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yodsuwan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bhuda is trying to defend but Yodsuwan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bhuda looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan decides to stand up.
Yodsuwan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bhuda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yodsuwan tries to clinch up
and Bhuda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yodsuwan throws a hook but Bhuda blocks it.
Bhuda thuds his shin into the meat of Yodsuwan's side.
Yodsuwan shoots and misses
and Bhuda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bhuda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yodsuwan. Yodsuwan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yodsuwan tries to clinch but Bhuda moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan tries to close the distance and clinch but Bhuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yodsuwan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bhuda's guard.
Bhuda manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sammy Bhuda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhuda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yodsuwan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yodsuwan tries to close the distance and clinch but Bhuda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yodsuwan wants to clinch up but Bhuda keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bhuda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yodsuwan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yodsuwan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sammy Bhuda.
I think Bhuda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Sammy Bhuda!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Tham Boon Yodsuwan!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Sammy Bhuda!
Sammy Bhuda wins by split decision!
Sammy Bhuda took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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