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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaoklai Khanomtom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayson Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khanomtom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jill Tracy - Pulling Your Insides Out. Timmons has chosen Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing 2011 Remix as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kaoklai Khanomtom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jayson Timmons!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanomtom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khanomtom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Timmons.
Timmons connects with a leg kick. Khanomtom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Timmons misses with a double jab
and Khanomtom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Timmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khanomtom throws a front kick aimed at Timmons's knee but Timmons avoids it well.
Khanomtom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khanomtom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Timmons's calf.
Timmons shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khanomtom's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons throws a strike but Khanomtom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Khanomtom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Khanomtom tries to stand but Timmons is controlling from the bottom.
Timmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khanomtom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khanomtom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Timmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khanomtom is stalling in the full guard.
Timmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khanomtom is one step ahead there.
Khanomtom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Timmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khanomtom has managed to get both his arms back between Timmons's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons has his foot on Khanomtom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khanomtom works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khanomtom is pushing down on Timmons's leg trying to pass to half guard. Timmons is fighting to maintain full guard but Khanomtom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khanomtom controlling the pace.
Khanomtom wants to stand up but Timmons is controlling the position.
Khanomtom is thwarting Timmons's attempts to control the position.
Khanomtom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom decides to stand up.
Timmons gets a clinch.
Khanomtom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Timmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Timmons is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khanomtom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khanomtom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khanomtom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Timmons blocks a body shot from Khanomtom.
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 Kaoklai Khanomtom will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Timmons scores with a head kick. Khanomtom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Khanomtom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khanomtom swings for the body but Timmons moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Timmons. Khanomtom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khanomtom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmons throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Timmons.
Timmons tries to land a front kick but Khanomtom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khanomtom throws a low kick but Timmons moves out of range easily.
Timmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanomtom manages to avoid it.
Khanomtom connects with a single shot there.
Timmons moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom misses with a low kick.
Timmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jayson Timmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick
and Timmons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Khanomtom's knee momentarily.
Timmons throws a leg kick which misses Khanomtom's front leg but catches the back leg as Khanomtom tries to avoid it.
Khanomtom tries a low kick but Timmons avoids it.
Khanomtom feints and then cracks Timmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Timmons down.
Khanomtom throws a head kick that Timmons semi-blocks.
Khanomtom wants to clinch up but Timmons keeps it at a distance.
Khanomtom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons moves in looking to clinch but Khanomtom pushes him off.
Timmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmons throws a series of punches but Khanomtom avoids them all with ease.
Timmons misses with a body shot
and Khanomtom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khanomtom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timmons. That did some damage!
Timmons throws a series of punches but Khanomtom avoids them all with ease.
Khanomtom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khanomtom lands a head kick!
Timmons is rocked!
Khanomtom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Timmons is out of range.
Timmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Khanomtom finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Khanomtom misses the target.
Timmons seems to have recovered his senses.
Timmons shoots in but no luck this time.
Khanomtom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khanomtom lands a leg kick that knocks Timmons off balance momentarily.
Khanomtom throws a low kick but Timmons moves out of range easily.
Timmons throws a combination that misses
and Khanomtom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Timmons's knee momentarily.
Timmons missing with a left hand there. Khanomtom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmons thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaoklai Khanomtom is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom wants to slow Timmons down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Timmons.
Jayson Timmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khanomtom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khanomtom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Timmons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khanomtom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khanomtom.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khanomtom, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Timmons tries to break free but Khanomtom pushes him back against the cage.
Khanomtom throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoklai Khanomtom dominated that second 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.
Khanomtom looks to land a body kick but Timmons moved away.
Khanomtom misses with a wild combination.
Timmons shoots in looking for a takedown. Khanomtom tries to sprawl out of it but Timmons keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khanomtom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khanomtom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Timmons's calf.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick but Timmons moved away.
Timmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmons is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khanomtom - that will leave a mark!
Timmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Timmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Timmons misses its intended target.
Timmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khanomtom rather than just go for the knockout.
Timmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khanomtom finds it's way round the side to connect with Timmons's head.
Timmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khanomtom counters with a low kick, right behind Timmons 's knee.
Timmons thumps Khanomtom with a low kick.
Khanomtom scoring well with a low kick there.
Timmons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Timmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timmons.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanomtom sizes up Timmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khanomtom avoids a kick to the body.
Khanomtom misses with a low kick.
Khanomtom stuffs the takedown attempt from Timmons. Timmons gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaoklai Khanomtom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Timmons.
Timmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmons closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Timmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timmons seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khanomtom is trying to control the position but Timmons postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khanomtom is keeping the position for now.
Timmons controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khanomtom keeping moving, preventing Timmons from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons wants to pass the guard but Khanomtom is keeping the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jayson Timmons hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Khanomtom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Timmons.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Timmons. Khanomtom shrugs it off though.
Khanomtom throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jayson Timmons just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khanomtom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom throws a head kick that Timmons semi-blocks.
Timmons misses with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Timmons blocks the low kick.
Timmons throws a series of punches but Khanomtom moves out of range.
Timmons looks to throw the jab but Khanomtom is out of range.
Timmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khanomtom tried to score with a low kick but Timmons checks it.
Khanomtom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Timmons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khanomtom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Timmons misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khanomtom tries to work over Timmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmons tries to work over Khanomtom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanomtom gets underhooks to prevent Timmons's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Khanomtom.
Timmons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khanomtom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khanomtom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmons's elbow.
Khanomtom can't find room to land a body shot as Timmons controls the action.
Khanomtom digs a right hand into Timmons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Timmons's gas tank.
Khanomtom trying to land knees to the body.
Timmons wants to take the fight to the mat but Khanomtom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kaoklai Khanomtom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Timmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanomtom controls his hands.
Khanomtom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khanomtom breaks the clinch.
Khanomtom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Timmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Timmons tries to keep at a distance but Khanomtom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khanomtom lands a nice shot to the body.
Khanomtom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timmons is defending well for now.
Timmons trying to control the position but instead, Khanomtom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Timmons into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmons tries to circle away but Khanomtom has him pinned against the cage.
Timmons is trying to stall.
Timmons seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Timmons tries a body shot but Khanomtom blocks it.
Khanomtom breaks from the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khanomtom. Timmons shrugs it off though.
Khanomtom throws a head kick but Timmons moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khanomtom.
Khanomtom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Khanomtom misses with a head kick.
Khanomtom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Timmons throws a head kick but Khanomtom moves out of range.
Timmons misses with a low kick.
Khanomtom lands a lovely overhand right.
Khanomtom swats away the attempt to clinch by Timmons.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khanomtom is out of range and Timmons settles back down.
Khanomtom looks to land a combination but Timmons avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoklai Khanomtom had his way with Jayson Timmons in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Timmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Khanomtom.
Timmons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Khanomtom backs up against the cage.
Timmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Timmons.
Timmons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khanomtom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Timmons thows a body shot but no joy.
Khanomtom throws a head kick that half lands.
Timmons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khanomtom's calf.
Khanomtom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Timmons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanomtom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timmons throws a series of punches but Khanomtom avoids them all with ease.
Khanomtom thuds a left hand into Timmons's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khanomtom.
Timmons is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Khanomtom looks to land a combination. Timmons sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Timmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khanomtom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmons throws out the jab.
Timmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khanomtom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Timmons lands a jab to Khanomtom's midsection.
Jayson Timmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khanomtom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khanomtom throws a leg kick which misses Timmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Timmons tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanomtom moves forwards but Timmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Timmons shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khanomtom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khanomtom thumps Timmons with a low kick.
Timmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khanomtom.
Khanomtom lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khanomtom slips under a jab from Timmons.
Khanomtom tries to clinch up but Timmons circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khanomtom. Timmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khanomtom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Khanomtom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khanomtom stuns Timmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khanomtom connects with a leg kick. Timmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khanomtom checks a leg kick.
Timmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kaoklai Khanomtom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khanomtom is looking to slow Timmons down with leg kicks.
Timmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Timmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That kick from Khanomtom tenderised Timmons's leg. Timmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khanomtom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmons.
Khanomtom tries a head kick but it misses.
Timmons misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khanomtom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khanomtom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaoklai Khanomtom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khanomtom 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaoklai Khanomtom!
Kaoklai Khanomtom retains his lightweight title!
Kaoklai Khanomtom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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