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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panupong Singsurat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panupong Singsurat told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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130 lbs
32 - 63 - 2 |
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 63 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaromir Jag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Panupong Singsurat!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jag tries to clinch there but Singsurat circles away.
Singsurat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jag.
Singsurat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice takedown defense from Jag. No joy for Singsurat on that attempt.
Jag is looking to clinch but Singsurat is avoiding it.
Jag has managed to clinch.
Singsurat is trying to pull guard but Jag turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Singsurat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jag gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panupong Singsurat.
Singsurat jumps into guard, dragging Jag to the mat.
Singsurat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singsurat pushes Jag off and gets back to his feet.
Jag wants to clinch up but Singsurat keeps it at a distance.
Jag rushes Singsurat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jag controlling the action here for a moment.
Singsurat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Singsurat has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag moves to clinch but Singsurat breaks away
and Singsurat counters with a left and a right that stings Jag.
Jag is looking to land body kicks.
Jag looks to clinch
and Singsurat counters with a nice uppercut.
Jag is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Singsurat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jag seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Singsurat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jag looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jag defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Singsurat.
Singsurat instigates a clinch.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Singsurat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Singsurat shoots in for a takedown but Jag shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Singsurat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Singsurat feints and then cracks Jag's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jag down.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jag plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jag checks a low kick from Singsurat.
Jag has Singsurat up against the cage in a clinch.
Singsurat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jag is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Jag.
Jag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Singsurat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jag uses from the top position.
Singsurat scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jag looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat misses with a head kick.
Singsurat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Singsurat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Singsurat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jag pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Singsurat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaromir Jag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jag on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jag on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jag tries to sprawl but Singsurat drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jag tries to kick Singsurat off but Singsurat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jag wants to stand back up but Singsurat manages to pass into side control.
Jag trying to remain calm as Singsurat controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jag is pushing Singsurat's head away, looking to escape. Singsurat manages to hold on to the position though.
Jag defending against the ground and pound.
Jag wants to get back to his feet but Singsurat drags him back down.
Jag bucks up and tries to throw Singsurat off but instead Singsurat has got his back!
Jag wants to get back to his feet.
Well, with Singsurat on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jag is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Singsurat really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jag.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Singsurat misses with an elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panupong Singsurat dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Singsurat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Singsurat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jag tries to clinch there but Singsurat circles away.
Jag takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Singsurat throws a head kick but Jag moves out of range.
Jag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jag gets tackled into the cage by Singsurat. Singsurat maintains the clinch.
Jag is trying to maintain a safe position but Singsurat gets an underhook and turns Jag into the cage.
Singsurat tries to pull guard but Jag holds him up against the cage and eventually Singsurat drops back down to his feet.
Singsurat avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singsurat manages to break the clinch.
Jag on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag darts in trying to clinch
and Singsurat counters with a big head kick but Jag shrugs it off.
Panupong Singsurat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singsurat throws a nice looking combination but Jag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch but Singsurat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jag sets himself, and Singsurat steps forward looking for the clinch! Jag avoids it this time.
Jag leaves Singsurat with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Singsurat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jag is looking to clinch but Singsurat is avoiding it.
Jag tries to clinch up but Singsurat circles away and keeps his distance.
Singsurat misses with a head kick.
Singsurat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Singsurat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jag in his tracks.
Jag throws a head kick but Singsurat moves out of range.
Singsurat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jag.
Singsurat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singsurat drives through and clinches with Jag against the cage.
Singsurat has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jag uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jag trying to stand up but can't free himself from Singsurat's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Singsurat holds on and takes a little breather.
Panupong Singsurat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Singsurat manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Singsurat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Singsurat lands in his opponent's guard.
Jag wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Singsurat manages to pass to side control.
Singsurat controlling the action here.
Singsurat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jag sees it coming and defends easily.
Jag might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jag is trying to stand.
Jag trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Singsurat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jag wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Singsurat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singsurat moves into full mount! Jag won't be happy about that!
Jag is trying to stand.
Singsurat content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat lands with some strikes.
Singsurat postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jag looks a forlorn figure.
Jag wants to get back to his feet.
Singsurat controlling from mount.
Jag is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Singsurat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jag?
Jag is rocked!
Jag is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Oh Jag is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Singsurat controlling the position easily from mount.
Jag seems to have got his legs back now.
Singsurat is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panupong Singsurat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Singsurat misses with a takedown attempt - Jag sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jag misses with a head kick.
Singsurat has managed to clinch.
Singsurat tries to pull guard but Jag won't allow it.
Singsurat breaks from the clinch.
Jag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
Singsurat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jag after a bit of a struggle.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panupong Singsurat.
Singsurat gets control of Jag's arms and successfully pulls guard. Singsurat will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jag wanted to stand there but Singsurat had control of the position.
Singsurat wants to sweep but no luck.
Jag tries to stand but Singsurat is controlling from the bottom.
Singsurat has his hands on Jag's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag wants to get up but he can't break Singsurat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Singsurat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singsurat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jag's guard.
Singsurat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Singsurat 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.
Singsurat stands up from Jag's guard - Singsurat perhaps looking for a knockout.
Panupong Singsurat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singsurat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Singsurat fails to land the takedown.
Jag wants to clinch but Singsurat slips to the side
and Singsurat counters with a right hand to the body.
Jag tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singsurat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Singsurat goes for a double leg but Jag avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jag continues to drive forward.
Singsurat defending well as Jag loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singsurat lands a nice shot that snaps Jag's head back.
Jag tries to clinch there but Singsurat circles away.
Singsurat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jag is out of range and Singsurat settles back down.
Singsurat has managed to clinch.
Jag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Singsurat avoids the elbow strike from Jag, against the cage.
Jag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Singsurat.
Singsurat breaks from the clinch.
Singsurat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat forces Jag back against the cage and clinches.
Jag wants to break free but Singsurat has control.
Singsurat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Singsurat is trying to break free.
Singsurat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jag obliges.
Singsurat jumps guard but Jag turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Singsurat fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singsurat avoids it.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singsurat avoids it.
Jag dodges an elbow strike from Singsurat.
Jag is pressed up against the cage. Singsurat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jag down to the mat. Jag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag tries to clinch up.
Singsurat has managed to clinch.
Singsurat tries to pull guard but Jag holds him up against the cage and eventually Singsurat drops back down to his feet.
Jag controlling the action here for a moment.
Singsurat breaks the clinch.
Jag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singsurat flicks out a counter leg kick but Jag steps away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jag gets tackled into the cage by Singsurat. Singsurat maintains the clinch.
Singsurat is trying to drag Jag to the mat but Jag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Singsurat is trying to drag Jag to the mat but Jag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panupong Singsurat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Singsurat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panupong Singsurat!
During a confident post fight interview, Panupong Singsurat thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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