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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Popoy Kenjutsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasemchai Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Popoy Kenjutsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasemchai Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenjutsu looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kenjutsu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fairtex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenjutsu jumps guard but Fairtex stands there with Kenjutsu around his waist. Kenjutsu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kenjutsu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fairtex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Popoy Kenjutsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex prevents Kenjutsu from breaking the clinch.
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fairtex is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fairtex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fairtex landing knees to the head.
Fairtex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fairtex lands an elbow that stopped Kenjutsu in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Popoy Kenjutsu has been cut.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Kenjutsu is having none of it.
Fairtex misses with a head kick.
Kenjutsu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kenjutsu tries to keep at a distance but Fairtex has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fairtex taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fairtex with a knee to the head.
Fairtex displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kenjutsu up against the cage.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairtex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fairtex lands a knee to the head.
Fairtex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kenjutsu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Popoy Kenjutsu's cut is getting worse.
Fairtex looking to throw knees to the head but Kenjutsu is blocking nicely.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kenjutsu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairtex slows down the pace here.
Fairtex tries a knee to the head but Kenjutsu blocks it.
Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kenjutsu.
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Kenjutsu is avoiding it.
Fairtex clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenjutsu stalling in the clinch but Fairtex improves position.
Fairtex manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fairtex is stalling here.
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex scores with a head kick.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Kenjutsu is avoiding it.
Kenjutsu shoots in for a double leg but Fairtex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kasemchai Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenjutsu avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex rushes Kenjutsu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kenjutsu's defenses.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex lands with a slapping head kick.
Fairtex clinches up with Kenjutsu and pushes him back against the cage.
Kenjutsu is looking to control Fairtex's arms but Fairtex gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kenjutsu has his back to the cage.
Fairtex trying to land knees to the body.
Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Fairtex has Kenjutsu pushed against the cage.
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Kenjutsu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex clinches up against the cage.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fairtex connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Fairtex to work.
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fairtex throws a nice head kick!
Fairtex is looking to clinch.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Kenjutsu moves out of range.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses.
Kenjutsu misses with a two punch combination.
Fairtex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fairtex fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenjutsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fairtex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kenjutsu, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasemchai Fairtex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Popoy Kenjutsu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fairtex throws a head kick but Kenjutsu moves out of range.
Kenjutsu throws a head kick that misses
and Fairtex counters with a head kick.
Fairtex moves into range and clinches up with Kenjutsu.
Fairtex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popoy Kenjutsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Kenjutsu moves out of range easily.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fairtex scores with a nice body kick.
Kenjutsu tries to keep at a distance but Fairtex has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fairtex lands a knee to the head.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow.
Fairtex lands an elbow inside that Kenjutsu shrugs off.
Fairtex lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fairtex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fairtex prevents Kenjutsu from breaking the clinch.
Fairtex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kenjutsu blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenjutsu tries to keep at a distance but Fairtex has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kenjutsu tries to stall but Fairtex uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fairtex crunches a lovely knee into Kenjutsu's ribcage.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Kenjutsu pushes him off.
Fairtex throws a head kick that half lands.
Fairtex has Kenjutsu up against the cage in a clinch.
Fairtex effectively controlling the action here.
Fairtex throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kenjutsu blocks it with crossed arms.
Fairtex lands an elbow that stopped Kenjutsu in his tracks for a moment.
Fairtex scores a nice knee to the body.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kenjutsu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairtex landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenjutsu takes an elbow to the temple.
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
Kenjutsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fairtex as he jumps to the side.
Fairtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fairtex landing knees to the body.
The referee calls for Fairtex to work.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kenjutsu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex rushes Kenjutsu and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Fairtex to work.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenjutsu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kenjutsu throws a lazy right hand but Fairtex sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick
so Kenjutsu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kenjutsu wanted to stand there but Fairtex had control of the position.
Kenjutsu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kenjutsu wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is keeping the position.
Kenjutsu is looking to stand up but Fairtex won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fairtex pushes Kenjutsu off and gets back to his feet.
Fairtex throws a nice head kick!
Kenjutsu avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Kenjutsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fairtex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kenjutsu's head.
Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenjutsu.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenjutsu circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasemchai Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Popoy Kenjutsu's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Fairtex gets a clinch.
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fairtex thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kenjutsu if he has to take too many more of those.
Fairtex has managed to clinch.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fairtex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fairtex lands a nice elbow.
Kasemchai Fairtex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fairtex tries a knee to the head but Kenjutsu blocks it.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex scores with a kick to the body.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex clinches up against the cage.
Fairtex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fairtex with a knee to the head.
Fairtex scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenjutsu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fairtex pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fairtex scores a nice knee to the body.
Kenjutsu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fairtex smiles and moves away.
Kenjutsu keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenjutsu's head backwards.
Kenjutsu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenjutsu tries to keep at a distance but Fairtex has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kenjutsu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fairtex pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Popoy Kenjutsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fairtex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fairtex connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fairtex has managed to clinch.
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
Kasemchai Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Kenjutsu is having none of it.
Fairtex drives through and clinches with Kenjutsu against the cage.
Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kenjutsu.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairtex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenjutsu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fairtex has Kenjutsu up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Kenjutsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fairtex clinches up with Kenjutsu and pushes him back against the cage.
Fairtex stalls.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kenjutsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenjutsu circles away.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Kenjutsu circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairtex closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fairtex lands a nice elbow.
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Kenjutsu moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Kenjutsu is avoiding it.
Fairtex rushes Kenjutsu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fairtex misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Fairtex.
Fairtex is trying to break free.
Kenjutsu pulls guard successfully.
Kenjutsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fairtex gets to his feet. Kenjutsu looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Popoy Kenjutsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasemchai Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fairtex lands a head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasemchai Fairtex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fairtex 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasemchai Fairtex!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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