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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sai Fukuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn comes to the cage accompanied by Muay Thai fight music. Sai Fukuta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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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
33 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sai Fukuta!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fukuta.
Fukuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Fukuta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chaowanungkarn.
We've been told by Chaowanungkarn's head coaches at Palazzo Paisano that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fukuta misses with a head kick.
Chaowanungkarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fukuta. That did some damage!
Chaowanungkarn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fukuta has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fukuta misses the shot to the body.
Fukuta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fukuta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fukuta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chaowanungkarn swings for the body but Fukuta moves out of range.
Fukuta keeps the fight on the outside.
Fukuta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chaowanungkarn moves out of range of the body kick from Fukuta.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck for Fukuta with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukuta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chaowanungkarn defends it nicely.
That kick from Chaowanungkarn tenderised Fukuta's leg. Fukuta is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a sloppy right hand. Fukuta should have avoided that one.
Fukuta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fukuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaowanungkarn. Fukuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaowanungkarn ducks under a wild hook from Fukuta.
Chaowanungkarn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fukuta is out of range and Chaowanungkarn settles back down.
Chaowanungkarn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fukuta throws a hook but Chaowanungkarn avoids it easily.
Fukuta moves out of range of the body kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Fukuta counters with a body kick.
Fukuta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Fukuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chaowanungkarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukuta moves away.
Chaowanungkarn wants to clinch up but Fukuta keeps it at a distance.
Fukuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaowanungkarn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fukuta is out of range.
Chaowanungkarn blocks a head kick by Fukuta.
Fukuta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chaowanungkarn's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fukuta. Chaowanungkarn shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaowanungkarn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Chaowanungkarn. That snapped Fukuta's head back.
Fukuta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chaowanungkarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chaowanungkarn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fukuta lands a two punch combo.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body kick.
Chaowanungkarn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fukuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick that misses.
Fukuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaowanungkarn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaowanungkarn moves away.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukuta.
Fukuta tries a head kick but it misses.
Fukuta throws a sloppy head kick and Chaowanungkarn moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Fukuta.
A bone on bone clash there as Fukuta blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta checks a leg kick nicely.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a kick to the body.
Chaowanungkarn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fukuta checks it well.
Fukuta darts in looking for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn gets double underhooks and turns Fukuta into the cage.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sai Fukuta.
Chaowanungkarn leaves Fukuta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fukuta.
Sloppy strikes from Fukuta. Those never looked like landing.
Chaowanungkarn works the jab nicely.
Chaowanungkarn lands an overhand right.
Chaowanungkarn punishes Fukuta's body with a nice straight punch.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukuta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chaowanungkarn!
Fukuta looks winded!
Fukuta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a head kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a push kick but Fukuta slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chaowanungkarn, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukuta throws a series of punches but Chaowanungkarn avoids them all with ease.
Chaowanungkarn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Chaowanungkarn blocks the leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a wild body kick that Fukuta sees coming a mile off.
Chaowanungkarn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fukuta throws an overhand right that lands on Chaowanungkarn's shoulder, as Chaowanungkarn tries to avoid the shot.
Fukuta moves out of range of the body kick.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a sloppy right hand. Fukuta should have avoided that one.
Chaowanungkarn throws a push kick but Fukuta slaps the foot to one side.
Chaowanungkarn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fukuta.
Fukuta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Fukuta moves out of range of the body kick.
Fukuta throws a right and a left that Chaowanungkarn avoids nicely.
Chaowanungkarn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fukuta is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fukuta takes a swing at Chaowanungkarn's ribcage but misses.
Chaowanungkarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fukuta. That did some damage!
Chaowanungkarn looks to throw a body kick
and Fukuta counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Suchart Chaowanungkarn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fukuta throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chaowanungkarn feints and then cracks Fukuta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fukuta down.
Fukuta throws a push kick but Chaowanungkarn slaps the foot to one side.
Chaowanungkarn slips a jab and a cross from Fukuta.
Fukuta misses with a body kick.
Chaowanungkarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fukuta looks to land a combination but Chaowanungkarn avoids it well.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chaowanungkarn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fukuta throws a head kick that misses.
Chaowanungkarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Chaowanungkarn misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaowanungkarn throws a front kick that sends Fukuta stumbling back into the cage.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaowanungkarn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fukuta throws a head kick but Chaowanungkarn moves out of range.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fukuta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaowanungkarn misses the target.
Chaowanungkarn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fukuta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chaowanungkarn checks a low kick from Fukuta.
Fukuta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fukuta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fukuta is breathing heavily.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a body shot.
Chaowanungkarn throws a chopping leg kick but Fukuta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fukuta tries to clinch up but Chaowanungkarn circles away and keeps his distance.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to counter the offense by Fukuta and move into the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn fakes the leg kick and cracks Fukuta in the body.
Good leg kick by Chaowanungkarn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chaowanungkarn slips under a jab.
Fukuta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaowanungkarn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fukuta if he has to take too many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fukuta checks a leg kick.
Fukuta looks for the body kick but Chaowanungkarn saw that one coming.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Fukuta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn throws a low kick, looking for Fukuta's leg but Fukuta calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaowanungkarn keeps Fukuta at a distance using the push kick.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fukuta's sensitive parts.
Chaowanungkarn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fukuta might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chaowanungkarn has got the better of the exchanges.
Fukuta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaowanungkarn circles away quickly and effectively.
Fukuta misses with a few strikes there.
Chaowanungkarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukuta manages to avoid it.
Chaowanungkarn defending well as Fukuta loads up on a big left hand.
Chaowanungkarn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fukuta manages to circle out of the way.
Fukuta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chaowanungkarn takes a swing at Fukuta's ribcage but misses.
Chaowanungkarn keeps Fukuta at a distance using the push kick.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice looking body shot.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fukuta's sensitive parts.
Sai Fukuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Fukuta does no damage.
Fukuta throws a series of punches but Chaowanungkarn avoids them all with ease.
Chaowanungkarn lands a nice looking body shot.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chaowanungkarn cracks a nice hook into Fukuta's ribs.
Chaowanungkarn thuds his shin into the meat of Fukuta's side.
Chaowanungkarn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fukuta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaowanungkarn avoids the head kick by Fukuta.
Chaowanungkarn connects with an inside leg kick.
Fukuta checks a low kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaowanungkarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a leg kick. Fukuta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukuta looks for the body kick but Chaowanungkarn saw that one coming.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Fukuta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fukuta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn throws the kick towards the body but Fukuta avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fukuta. Chaowanungkarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a low kick as Fukuta jumps back.
And Fukuta tries to counter it with a takedown but Chaowanungkarn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fukuta moves out of range of the body kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Fukuta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fukuta showed some decent athleticism there.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control here.
Chaowanungkarn won't allow Fukuta to pass to mount.
Chaowanungkarn trying to hold on to Fukuta's head to control him but Fukuta postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaowanungkarn keeping control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukuta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
No joy there for Fukuta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fukuta looks for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn sprawls well.
Chaowanungkarn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chaowanungkarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukuta is just out of range.
Fukuta misses with a double jab.
As Fukuta tries to get set, Chaowanungkarn tries to push him back and clinch up but Fukuta manages to avoid the attempt.
Fukuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a jab when Fukuta was well out of range.
Chaowanungkarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fukuta. That did some damage!
Fukuta scores with a one two! Chaowanungkarn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Fukuta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaowanungkarn throws a wild body kick that Fukuta sees coming a mile off.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a wild body shot.
Fukuta blocks the body kick.
Fukuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn wants to land a leg kick but Fukuta is out of range.
Chaowanungkarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuta throws out a leg kick but Chaowanungkarn moves out of range and Fukuta only half commits.
Chaowanungkarn drives through and clinches with Fukuta against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaowanungkarn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fukuta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Sai Fukuta has been cut.
Fukuta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chaowanungkarn pushes Fukuta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chaowanungkarn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chaowanungkarn missing with knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land knees in the clinch but Fukuta avoids the damage to the body.
Fukuta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chaowanungkarn lands an elbow inside that Fukuta shrugs off.
Chaowanungkarn misses with the head strike.
Fukuta avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sai Fukuta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn managing to block the knees to the body from Fukuta.
Fukuta tries to break free but Chaowanungkarn pushes him back against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chaowanungkarn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fukuta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukuta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fukuta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to counter the offense by Fukuta and move into the clinch.
Fukuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaowanungkarn moves away.
Chaowanungkarn has managed to clinch.
Fukuta stalling in the clinch but Chaowanungkarn improves position.
Fukuta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaowanungkarn.
Fukuta managing to block the knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a shot to the side of Fukuta's head.
Fukuta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fukuta can do to turn this around?
Chaowanungkarn taking a breather.
Chaowanungkarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fukuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chaowanungkarn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fukuta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn can't find room to land a body shot as Fukuta controls the action.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fukuta blocks a body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
Fukuta jumps into guard, dragging Chaowanungkarn to the mat.
Fukuta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fukuta looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fukuta throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fukuta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chaowanungkarn is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fukuta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chaowanungkarn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fukuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaowanungkarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukuta misses with a body kick.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a leg kick. Fukuta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suchart Chaowanungkarn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaowanungkarn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
Suchart Chaowanungkarn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Tokyo United Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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