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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thaksin Yodsuwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gay Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's Raining Men kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thaksin Yodsuwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gay Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb moves out of range of the body kick.
Bomb needs to keep his hands up - Yodsuwan had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Bomb does it's job there.
Bomb avoids the head kick by Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan lands a nice hook to Bomb's body. Bomb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yodsuwan!
Bomb drives through with a takedown into Yodsuwan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yodsuwan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yodsuwan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yodsuwan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb trying to control but Yodsuwan is working from the bottom.
Bomb with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bomb preventing the sweep.
Bomb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bomb thows a leg kick but Yodsuwan checks it
and Yodsuwan counters with a nice uppercut.
Bomb takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Yodsuwan misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Yodsuwan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yodsuwan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yodsuwan tries to land a front kick but Bomb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thaksin Yodsuwan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yodsuwan on his heels. He'll look to pass Yodsuwan's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bomb trying to control but Yodsuwan is working from the bottom.
Bomb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yodsuwan is trying to control the position but Bomb postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yodsuwan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bomb controls the pace.
Yodsuwan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yodsuwan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bomb lands a couple of digs.
Yodsuwan keeping full guard, as Bomb tries to pass.
Yodsuwan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodsuwan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thaksin Yodsuwan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Yodsuwan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bomb checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb throws a poor cross that misses
and Yodsuwan counters with a good low kick that Bomb was not able to check.
Yodsuwan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yodsuwan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yodsuwan throws an overhand right that lands on Bomb's shoulder, as Bomb tries to avoid the shot.
Yodsuwan throws a push kick but Bomb slaps the foot to one side.
Thaksin Yodsuwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yodsuwan connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsuwan tries to clinch but Bomb moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bomb.
That kick from Yodsuwan tenderised Bomb's leg. Bomb is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 Thaksin Yodsuwan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yodsuwan looks to land a body kick but Bomb moved away.
Bomb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bomb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bomb shoots in but Yodsuwan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yodsuwan misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan throws out a leg kick but Bomb moves out of range and Yodsuwan only half commits.
Yodsuwan gets caught napping as Bomb dives in and scores a takedown. Yodsuwan manages to retain guard.
Bomb stopping the sweep attempt from Yodsuwan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb distracts Yodsuwan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yodsuwan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yodsuwan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bomb's guard.
Bomb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bomb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yodsuwan preventing the sweep.
Bomb keeping moving, preventing Yodsuwan from controlling successfully.
Yodsuwan 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bomb keeping moving, preventing Yodsuwan from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Thaksin Yodsuwan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bomb tries to land a leg kick but Yodsuwan saw it coming and moves away.
Bomb throws an overhand right that lands on Yodsuwan's shoulder, as Yodsuwan tries to avoid the shot.
Bomb on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yodsuwan. Yodsuwan obviously looking to wear him down.
Yodsuwan throws a head kick but Bomb moves out of range.
Thaksin Yodsuwan is winning the standup battle so far.
Yodsuwan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bomb manages to avoid it.
Bomb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yodsuwan on his heels. He'll look to pass Yodsuwan's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bomb tries to free his leg and advance position but Yodsuwan is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yodsuwan is pulling down on Bomb's head. It's preventing any offense from Bomb, at least for the moment.
Bomb stopping the sweep attempt from Yodsuwan.
Gay Bomb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yodsuwan has Bomb pulled in close to control his posture.
Bomb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bomb looking to sit in guard and control but Yodsuwan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yodsuwan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bomb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yodsuwan has managed to get both his arms back between Bomb's legs - danger averted.
Bomb keeping moving, preventing Yodsuwan from controlling successfully.
Yodsuwan slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsuwan prevents Bomb from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gay Bomb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yodsuwan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bomb tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bomb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yodsuwan tries to avoid it but Bomb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yodsuwan to the ground. Yodsuwan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bomb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bomb misses with a looping left.
Yodsuwan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yodsuwan scores with a kick to the body.
Yodsuwan misses with a left hand
and Bomb counters with a right hand to the body.
Yodsuwan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yodsuwan delivers a nice body kick.
Bomb is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bomb feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bomb is looking to get to half guard.
Bomb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bomb gets back to half guard.
Yodsuwan wants to take a breather but Bomb is having none of it.
Yodsuwan is really struggling to control Bomb but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bomb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yodsuwan is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan is pressing down on Bomb's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bomb is holding on for now.
Bomb trying to hold on to Yodsuwan's head to control him but Yodsuwan postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bomb misses with a series of wild punches.
Yodsuwan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bomb is out of range.
Yodsuwan feints and then cracks Bomb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bomb down.
Bomb cracks Yodsuwan with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan misses with a double jab
enabling Bomb to counter with a crisp jab.
Yodsuwan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bomb.
Thaksin Yodsuwan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan throws a low kick, looking for Bomb's leg but Bomb calmly moves out of range.
Jab from Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan lands an overhand right.
Yodsuwan tries to clinch there but Bomb circles away.
Yodsuwan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan throws a leg kick but Bomb moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bomb circles away quickly and effectively.
Bomb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bomb lands in his opponent's guard.
Bomb trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodsuwan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yodsuwan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomb throwing strikes from guard but Yodsuwan blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yodsuwan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bomb manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thaksin Yodsuwan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yodsuwan 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thaksin Yodsuwan!
After the fight, Thaksin Yodsuwan 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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pop
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