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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Thanyoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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187 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mo Thanyoo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thanyoo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ring's head.
Thanyoo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thanyoo looking to score a takedown here. Ring is defending well but Thanyoo drives through and ends up in Ring's guard.
Ring has his feet on Thanyoo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Thanyoo with a nice cross.
Ring throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ring!
Ring uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thanyoo.
Ring throws a head kick but Thanyoo moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thanyoo's face.
Thanyoo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
My spies in Hard Knocks Training inform me that Thanyoo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thanyoo is keen to just control but Ring is a slippery customer.
Thanyoo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ring has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thanyoo is on him like a limpet, forcing Ring back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanyoo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Ring lands a damaging elbow.
Thanyoo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ring is trying to keep an underhook but Thanyoo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Thanyoo is trying to control the action in half guard but Ring is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thanyoo prevents Ring from standing back up.
Thanyoo is keen to just control but Ring is a slippery customer.
Well, if Thanyoo 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.
Thanyoo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Ring is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thanyoo is looking to take a break and control but Ring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ring is trying to stand.
Ring is refusing to be controlled, as Thanyoo sits in half guard.
Thanyoo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ring reverses the position - he's now on top in Thanyoo's guard.
Ring has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thanyoo is looking to sweep but instead, Ring has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring wants to get back to his feet.
Thanyoo gets back to full guard.
Ring won't allow Thanyoo to sweep him here.
Ring wants to get up but he can't break Thanyoo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thanyoo working for a triangle but Ring defends it easily.
Thanyoo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four 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.
Ring wanted to stand there but Thanyoo had control of the position.
Ring postures up.
Ring stopping the sweep attempt from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Thanyoo looking to pass the guard.
Ring avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Jeremy Ring will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ring slips a straight right by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Ring circles away.
Thanyoo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRing.
Thanyoo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ring momentarily.
Thanyoo moves out of range of the body kick.
Ring darts in and clinches Thanyoo up against the cage.
Thanyoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thanyoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thanyoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ring wants to break free but Thanyoo has control.
Ring lands a knee to the body.
Ring misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ring tries a knee to the head but Thanyoo blocks it.
Ring throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thanyoo is trying to drag Ring to the mat but Ring just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ring lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanyoo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thanyoo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ring unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ring's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ring looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ring tries a head kick but it misses.
Ring connects with a high kick.
Thanyoo shoots in for a takedown but Ring shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ring wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thanyoo lands with a hook. Ring tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ring takes the fight into the clinch.
Thanyoo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeremy Ring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.
Thanyoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanyoo blocking some punches.
Ring is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thanyoo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thanyoo avoiding damage as Ring throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ring just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thanyoo's brow.
Thanyoo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ring lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thanyoo breaks the clinch.
Jeremy Ring is winning the standup battle so far.
Thanyoo cracks the inside of Ring's front leg.
Thanyoo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ring in his tracks.
Thanyoo moves into the clinch.
Ring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ring is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thanyoo is defending well for now.
Thanyoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thanyoo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thanyoo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thanyoo is on him like a limpet, forcing Ring back against the cage.
Thanyoo blocking some punches.
Ring is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thanyoo is defending well for now.
Thanyoo lands a nice uppercut.
Ring using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thanyoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ring with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ring looking to slow down the pace here.
Thanyoo lands a left hand.
Thanyoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ring.
Ring looking to throw knees to the head but Thanyoo is blocking nicely.
Thanyoo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ring is defending well.
A right hook to the body lands for Thanyoo.
Ring trying to land knees to the body.
Ring gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo has Ring pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ring manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring manages to break the clinch.
Ring throws a head kick but Thanyoo moves out of range.
Ring stuns Thanyoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thanyoo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ring gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thanyoo taking a breather.
Thanyoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ring is trying to push Thanyoo away but Thanyoo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thanyoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thanyoo is struggling to control the position.
Thanyoo lands with a light punch inside.
Thanyoo goes for a takedown attempt but Ring pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Ring dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ring throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ring.
A good leg kick by Thanyoo.
Thanyoo is looking to clinch.
Ring on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thanyoo moves out of range as Ring throws a body kick.
Jeremy Ring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ring fails to land with a series of punches.
Ring throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring rushes Thanyoo and presses him up against the cage.
Thanyoo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ring lands a good knee to the midsection. Thanyoo won't want to take too many of those.
Thanyoo has Ring pressed against the cage, preventing Ring from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thanyoo has Ring pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thanyoo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ring tumbling to the mat - Thanyoo dives into Ring's guard.
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!
Ring keeping moving, preventing Thanyoo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanyoo passes into half guard.
Thanyoo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thanyoo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ring!
Thanyoo wants to control the pace but Ring is squirming around nicely.
Mo Thanyoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Thanyoo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ring is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thanyoo with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Ring that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ring squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Thanyoo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ring has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ring!
Thanyoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thanyoo's guard.
Ring got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thanyoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ring has managed to get both his arms back between Thanyoo's legs - danger averted.
Ring preventing the sweep.
Ring gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ring keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thanyoo lands a really nice looking cross but Ring seems unphased.
Ring throws a right and a left that Thanyoo avoids nicely.
Thanyoo sizes up Ring with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ring does no damage.
Ring shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ring pushes Thanyoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Ring lands an elbow just above Thanyoo 's eye.
Thanyoo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Thanyoo takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Ring missing with knees to the body.
Ring tries a knee to the head but Thanyoo blocks it.
Ring gets underhooks to prevent Thanyoo's takedown attempt.
Jeremy Ring is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jeremy Ring has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thanyoo misses with some punches.
Thanyoo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ring avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thanyoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ring.
Thanyoo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ring.
Thanyoo is working for takedown but Ring is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jeremy Ring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Thanyoo.
Thanyoo tries a body shot but Ring blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mo Thanyoo.
I think Ring 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jeremy Ring!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Ring thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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