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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Korn Kitboontham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanu Ogwonna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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270 lbs
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225 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Korn Kitboontham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kanu Ogwonna!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ogwonna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ogwonna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ogwonna has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kitboontham regains guard immediately.
Kitboontham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ogwonna throws a strike but Kitboontham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ogwonna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kitboontham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kitboontham distracts Ogwonna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ogwonna keeping moving, preventing Kitboontham from controlling successfully.
Kitboontham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitboontham connects with a couple of short punches.
Kitboontham throws a big right hand that misses.
Kitboontham 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogwonna trying to control the position here.
Ogwonna thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ogwonna is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kitboontham throws a big right hand that misses.
Kitboontham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ogwonna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ogwonna pulls Kitboontham in close to prevent any damage.
Kanu Ogwonna has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ogwonna has Kitboontham up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogwonna has picked Kitboontham up - he's going for a ride! Ogwonna dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kitboontham manages to get to full guard.
Kitboontham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ogwonna throwing strikes but missing.
Kitboontham wants to sweep here but Ogwonna controlling him for the moment.
Ogwonna trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kitboontham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kitboontham is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Korn Kitboontham wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ogwonna rushes Kitboontham and presses him up against the cage.
Ogwonna tries to pull guard but Kitboontham holds him up against the cage and eventually Ogwonna drops back down to his feet.
Ogwonna tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ogwonna jumps into guard, dragging Kitboontham to the mat.
Ogwonna is trying to control the position but Kitboontham postures up.
Ogwonna keeping moving, preventing Kitboontham from controlling successfully.
Ogwonna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ogwonna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ogwonna looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitboontham cracks Ogwonna with a solid left hand.
Ogwonna wants to stand and escape but Kitboontham is having none of it.
Kitboontham being controlled here momentarily.
Kitboontham landing with the ground and pound.
Kitboontham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ogwonna is looking to stand up but Kitboontham isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ogwonna can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitboontham trying to control but Ogwonna is working from the bottom.
Kitboontham is in close to Ogwonna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ogwonna trying to control the position.
Kitboontham wants to control from the top but Ogwonna keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kanu Ogwonna will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ogwonna throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kitboontham tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ogwonna is in Kitboontham's guard.
Ogwonna is fighting to break Kitboontham's control of his arms but Kitboontham is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kitboontham keeping moving, preventing Ogwonna from controlling successfully.
Kitboontham pulls Ogwonna in close to his closed guard and prevents Ogwonna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kitboontham trying to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Korn Kitboontham wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ogwonna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kitboontham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kitboontham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ogwonna is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitboontham has Ogwonna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ogwonna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korn Kitboontham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kitboontham jumps into guard, dragging Ogwonna to the mat.
Ogwonna wants to get up but he can't break Kitboontham's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ogwonna trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitboontham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitboontham is trying to control the position but Ogwonna postures up.
Ogwonna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ogwonna wants to control from the top but Kitboontham keeps moving.
Kitboontham pulls Ogwonna in close to prevent any damage.
Kanu Ogwonna has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ogwonna pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitboontham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ogwonna controls Kitboontham momentarily but Kitboontham frees himself.
Kitboontham chips away with some ground and pound.
Kitboontham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kitboontham throwing strikes from guard but Ogwonna blocks nicely.
Kitboontham trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogwonna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ogwonna uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ogwonna closes the distance and pushes Kitboontham back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogwonna pulls guard successfully.
Ogwonna wants to get back to his feet but Kitboontham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ogwonna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kitboontham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ogwonna is breathing heavily.
Kitboontham cracks Ogwonna with a solid left hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ogwonna trying to control the position.
Kitboontham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ogwonna. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kitboontham is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kitboontham throwing strikes but missing.
Ogwonna is controlling Kitboontham's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitboontham stops Ogwonna from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kitboontham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ogwonna working a defensive guard here.
Ogwonna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kanu Ogwonna hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ogwonna gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kitboontham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitboontham throwing strikes from guard but Ogwonna blocks nicely.
Kitboontham wants to control from the top but Ogwonna keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kitboontham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kitboontham won't allow Ogwonna to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Korn Kitboontham will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kitboontham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ogwonna's guard.
Kitboontham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kitboontham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kitboontham stops Ogwonna from standing up.
Kitboontham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kitboontham wants to control from the top but Ogwonna keeps moving.
Kitboontham lands a couple of digs.
Ogwonna wants to stand and escape but Kitboontham is having none of it.
Kitboontham distracts Ogwonna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kitboontham is working Ogwonna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ogwonna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ogwonna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kitboontham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kitboontham lands a couple of elbows.
Ogwonna keeping moving, preventing Kitboontham from controlling successfully.
Kitboontham is working Ogwonna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitboontham throwing strikes but missing.
Kitboontham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ogwonna controls Kitboontham momentarily but Kitboontham frees himself.
Kitboontham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kitboontham cracks Ogwonna with a solid left hand.
Kitboontham prevents Ogwonna from getting back to his feet.
Kitboontham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kitboontham trying to control but Ogwonna is working from the bottom.
Kitboontham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ogwonna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kitboontham is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitboontham sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kitboontham landing some decent shots from guard.
Ogwonna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kitboontham is controlling him.
Ogwonna is trying to keep Kitboontham in close.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kanu Ogwonna wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kitboontham doesn't manage to clinch there - Ogwonna circles away.
Kitboontham shoots in and gets a takedown into Ogwonna's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitboontham is in close to Ogwonna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ogwonna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kitboontham.
Kitboontham trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogwonna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ogwonna is looking to stand up but Kitboontham isn't so interested in that idea.
Ogwonna keeping moving, preventing Kitboontham from controlling successfully.
Kitboontham works over Ogwonna with some ground and pound from guard.
Kitboontham scoring with some ground and pound.
Kitboontham preventing the sweep.
Kitboontham stands up over Ogwonna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ogwonna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kitboontham is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kitboontham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitboontham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kitboontham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ogwonna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kitboontham connects with a couple of short punches.
Korn Kitboontham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kitboontham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitboontham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ogwonna's head.
Ogwonna wants to stand up but Kitboontham is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kitboontham not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kitboontham connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Korn Kitboontham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kitboontham 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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RATING
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