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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bapit Pradchapet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pradchapet comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dead or Alive. Steel has chosen Immortal Technique-Point of no return as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bapit Pradchapet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cory Steel!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a series of strikes that have Pradchapet backpedaling.
Pradchapet misses with a looping left.
Pradchapet moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Cory Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pradchapet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pradchapet shoots in and bounces Steel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pradchapet controls the pace.
Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pradchapet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pradchapet pushes down on Steel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pradchapet slows the pace down in half guard.
Steel is trying to stand.
Pradchapet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steel tries to kick Pradchapet off but Pradchapet keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
Pradchapet winds up and cracks Steel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steel taking some punishment here, with Pradchapet in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pradchapet connects with a nice short shot to Steel's temple.
Steel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pradchapet passes the guard and advances to mount!
Steel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steel is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pradchapet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel taking shots to the head.
Pradchapet controlling from mount.
Steel wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pradchapet lands a big shot there that rocks Steel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pradchapet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pradchapet lands a big shot there that rocks Steel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pradchapet landing strikes from the mount.
Steel is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Steel looks a forlorn figure.
Pradchapet won't let Steel get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pradchapet with shots to the head and body - Steel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pradchapet pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Steel is in a horrible position here. Pradchapet smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Steel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Steel is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pradchapet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pradchapet trying to control but Steel is having none of it.
Steel wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapit Pradchapet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pradchapet swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pradchapet misses with a leg kick.
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pradchapet's head backwards.
Pradchapet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Pradchapet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Pradchapet is just out of range.
Pradchapet throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Pradchapet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel throws a series of punches but Pradchapet avoids them all with ease.
Pradchapet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Pradchapet misses with a low kick.
Steel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pradchapet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Pradchapet moved out of range.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Pradchapet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel's coach down at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Pradchapet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Pradchapet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pradchapet has time to react.
Pradchapet is looking to wear down Steel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pradchapet takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pradchapet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Steel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cory Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Pradchapet's shoulder, as Pradchapet tries to avoid the shot.
Pradchapet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pradchapet's head backwards.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel avoids the body shot from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
Pradchapet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel tries to move into range but Pradchapet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pradchapet takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Pradchapet connects with a crisp jab.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cory Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pradchapet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Pradchapet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steel's half guard.
Steel looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel pushes Pradchapet off and gets back to his feet.
Steel thows a body shot but no joy.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pradchapet here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pradchapet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel blocks a head kick by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pradchapet.
A right-left combo lands from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet throws a solid leg kick but Steel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pradchapet.
Steel tries to bum rush Pradchapet with a series of wild strikes but Pradchapet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Pradchapet lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pradchapet cracks Steel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pradchapet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pradchapet.
Pradchapet throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Pradchapet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
Pradchapet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pradchapet shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pradchapet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pradchapet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bapit Pradchapet 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steel!
Pradchapet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pradchapet cracks a nice hook into Steel's ribs.
Pradchapet moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pradchapet lands a jab.
Steel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pradchapet connects with a right hand. Steel shakes it off.
Pradchapet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pradchapet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
Pradchapet misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Pradchapet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pradchapet lands a jab to the nose.
Steel thows a body shot but no joy.
Pradchapet fails with a takedown attempt.
Pradchapet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pradchapet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pradchapet misses with a low kick.
Pradchapet moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Pradchapet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Pradchapet shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Steel is trying to defend but Pradchapet finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel has one foot on Pradchapet's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pradchapet was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Bapit Pradchapet is winning the standup battle so far.
Pradchapet misses with a kick to the body.
Pradchapet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but Pradchapet persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Pradchapet.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pradchapet moves away.
Pradchapet blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pradchapet connects with an inside leg kick.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel lands with a nice combination. Pradchapet backs away looking to recover.
Pradchapet tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pradchapet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steel swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Pradchapet counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bapit Pradchapet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pradchapet working some strikes from top position.
Pradchapet advances to half guard.
Pradchapet prevents Steel from standing back up.
Pradchapet lands strikes from half guard.
Pradchapet is keen to just control but Steel is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Pradchapet is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Steel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cory Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pradchapet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steel throws a series of punches but Pradchapet avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steel lands with a nice combination. Pradchapet backs away looking to recover.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Pradchapet moved out of range nicely.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pradchapet. Pradchapet obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bapit Pradchapet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pradchapet 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bapit Pradchapet!
After the big win, Bapit Pradchapet made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Legion of Pain Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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