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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsoko Chikatchawan (ranked 47 p4p, 5 weight class) and Donsone DeNeville (ranked 135 p4p, 17 weight class). Chikatchawan's entrance music is Animal. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsoko Chikatchawan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone DeNeville!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNeville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikatchawan manages to avoid it.
DeNeville steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chikatchawan. That one must have hurt.
DeNeville tries to clinch there but Chikatchawan circles away.
Chikatchawan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeNeville, right into the meat.
DeNeville misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Chikatchawan misses the target.
DeNeville dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Chikatchawan scores with a four punch combination!
A big right from Chikatchawan misses.
Chikatchawan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Chikatchawan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeNeville lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNeville makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeNeville is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
DeNeville scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeNeville.
DeNeville misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeNeville misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeNeville throws a head punch that misses.
DeNeville swings wildly with an uppercut but Chikatchawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Chikatchawan.
DeNeville working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chikatchawan digs a right hand into DeNeville's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeNeville's gas tank.
Chikatchawan blocks an uppercut.
Chikatchawan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeNeville throws a leg kick
and Chikatchawan counters with a solid body kick.
DeNeville looks winded!
Chikatchawan lands a slapping body shot.
DeNeville chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chikatchawan can pounce on him.
Jab from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeNevilles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeNeville uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeNeville sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on DeNeville if he has to take too many more of those.
Chikatchawan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeNeville.
Chikatchawan scores with a kick to the body.
DeNeville moves out of range as Chikatchawan strikes.
DeNeville flicks out a counter leg kick but Chikatchawan steps away.
A big right from DeNeville misses.
Chikatchawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chikatchawan takes a swing at DeNeville's ribcage but misses.
And DeNeville responds with a good body kick, but Chikatchawan manages to step out the way in time.
DeNeville shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chikatchawan but Chikatchawan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville fails with the takedown.
DeNeville misses the jab.
Chikatchawan drops DeNeville with a beautiful combination! DeNeville stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chikatchawan is looking for the KO!
Chikatchawan misses with a head kick.
DeNeville wants to clinch up but Chikatchawan keeps it at a distance.
Chikatchawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNeville moves out of range as Chikatchawan strikes.
DeNeville blocks a low kick nicely.
DeNeville is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chikatchawan with a body shot.
Chikatchawan takes a swing at DeNeville's ribcage but misses.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chikatchawan throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeNeville counters with a shoot takedown. Chikatchawan fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville throws a big right hand that misses.
DeNeville being controlled here momentarily.
DeNeville postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chikatchawan has his hands on DeNeville's head, controlling the position.
DeNeville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeNeville chips away with some ground and pound.
DeNeville has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeNeville is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeNeville content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
DeNeville trying to control but Chikatchawan is working from the bottom.
Chikatchawan wants to sweep here but DeNeville controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
That's time! Chikatchawan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeNeville shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chikatchawan is trying to defend but DeNeville finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chikatchawan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNeville sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chikatchawan defending well though.
Chikatchawan wants to get back to full guard.
Chikatchawan wants to control but DeNeville is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chikatchawan's head.
DeNeville prevents Chikatchawan from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville lands strikes from half guard.
Chikatchawan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeNeville.
DeNeville not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chikatchawan blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeNeville.
Ground and pound from DeNeville.
DeNeville thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DeNeville scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chikatchawan is looking to escape.
Chikatchawan trying to hold on to DeNeville's head to control him but DeNeville postures up.
Chikatchawan regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeNeville postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chikatchawan keeping moving, preventing DeNeville from controlling successfully.
DeNeville slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chikatchawan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
DeNeville fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chikatchawan wants to control but DeNeville postures up.
DeNeville lands a few punches from side control.
Chikatchawan can't do much from the bottom here.
DeNeville in side control lands a decent elbow.
DeNeville creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chikatchawan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
DeNeville works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
DeNeville tries to advance to mount but Chikatchawan denies him.
DeNeville working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chikatchawan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeNeville scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Chikatchawan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chikatchawan regains half guard, as DeNeville was trying to land strikes.
DeNeville thows a huge punch but Chikatchawan dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan wants to get back to his feet.
Chikatchawan is controlling DeNeville's position as best he can from this difficult position.
DeNeville slips a nice elbow through Chikatchawan's hands, connecting with Chikatchawan's forehead.
DeNeville working the head and body with strikes.
Chikatchawan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeNeville.
Chikatchawan is looking to improve his position.
Chikatchawan has his hands clasped together around DeNeville's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeNeville throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donsone DeNeville showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chikatchawan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeNeville misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. DeNeville catches Chikatchawan right on the button with a cross.
DeNeville fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeNeville closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chikatchawan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chikatchawan as DeNeville tries to tie him up.
DeNeville lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville misses with a body punch.
A short right from Chikatchawan on the inside.
DeNeville blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeNeville lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeNeville's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeNeville misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chikatchawan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan takes a shot to the head.
Chikatchawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Chikatchawan.
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
DeNeville has a couple of punches blocked by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeNeville tries to throw a body punch but Chikatchawan avoids it by throwing DeNeville back against the cage.
A short right from Chikatchawan on the inside.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chikatchawan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chikatchawan misses with some punches.
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Donsone DeNeville seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeNeville managing to block the knees to the body from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeNeville.
DeNeville takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNeville is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeNeville misses with a punch to the body.
DeNeville misses with a body punch.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNeville tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeNeville tries to throw a body punch but Chikatchawan avoids it by throwing DeNeville back against the cage.
Chikatchawan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chikatchawan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeNeville misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from DeNeville fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeNeville misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chikatchawan lands a right hand.
Chikatchawan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeNeville throws out a loose jab but Chikatchawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville throws a half hearted mid kick.
As DeNeville backs away, Chikatchawan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chikatchawan jabs at DeNeville's body.
DeNeville goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chikatchawan fakes the leg kick and cracks DeNeville in the body.
DeNeville avoids the body shot from Chikatchawan.
DeNeville feints the counter takedown.
Chikatchawan scores with a hook.
Chikatchawan throws a wild body kick that DeNeville sees coming a mile off.
Chikatchawan connects with a high kick.
DeNeville thumps Chikatchawan with a low kick.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chikatchawan misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan misses with a wild body shot.
DeNeville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook. DeNeville ducked under it nicely.
Donsone DeNeville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatchawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Chikatchawan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeNeville on the side of the head.
DeNeville avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chikatchawan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook
and DeNeville counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from DeNeville
and Chikatchawan counters with an outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Chikatchawan.
DeNeville misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeNeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chikatchawan.
Nice jab there from DeNeville.
DeNeville has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chikatchawan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeNeville is working for takedown but Chikatchawan is calmly controlling the position for now.
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeNeville misses with a body punch.
DeNeville has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chikatchawan after a bit of a struggle.
Chikatchawan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeNeville.
Chikatchawan breaks from the clinch.
Chikatchawan throws a body punch but DeNeville moves out of range.
DeNeville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikatchawan manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Chikatchawan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville connects with a body shot.
Chikatchawan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeNeville shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chikatchawan scores with a punch to the head.
DeNeville thumps Chikatchawan with a low kick.
Chikatchawan wants to clinch.
DeNeville keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking body shot.
Chikatchawan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville swats away the attempt to clinch by Chikatchawan.
A low kick from DeNeville is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chikatchawan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Chikatchawan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNeville throws a series of punches but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Chikatchawan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeNeville takes a head kick and keeps coming.
DeNeville fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chikatchawan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeNeville connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeNeville. That's going to slow Chikatchawan down.
Nice body kick there by Chikatchawan.
DeNeville will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeNeville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chikatchawan.
DeNeville is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chikatchawan with a body shot.
DeNeville tries to land a leg kick but Chikatchawan saw it coming and moves away.
Chikatchawan thinks about countering with a head kick.
DeNeville attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeNeville misses with a body kick.
DeNeville smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chikatchawan lands a lovely overhand right.
DeNeville tries to clinch but Chikatchawan moves away
and Chikatchawan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan lands with a shot to the body.
DeNeville is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
DeNeville tries to close the distance and clinch but Chikatchawan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeNeville has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan moves out of range as DeNeville strikes.
DeNeville's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chikatchawan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeNeville scrambles back to his feet.
DeNeville throws a leg kick but Chikatchawan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick which misses DeNeville's front leg but catches the back leg as DeNeville tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chikatchawan takes a swing at DeNeville's ribcage but misses.
DeNeville takes one to the chin there.
DeNeville misses with an uppercut.
Chikatchawan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeNeville. DeNeville obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan had his way with Donsone DeNeville in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
DeNeville scores with a jab to the body.
DeNeville looks to land a right hand but Chikatchawan moved out of range.
A slow jab from Chikatchawan misses its intended target.
Chikatchawan checks a leg kick.
Chikatchawan thumps DeNeville with a low kick.
DeNeville has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chikatchawan.
DeNeville's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chikatchawan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeNeville scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chikatchawan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeNeville misses with an uppercut.
DeNeville connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chikatchawan.
DeNeville stuns Chikatchawan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chikatchawan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeNeville's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeNeville instigates a clinch.
DeNeville blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan working aggressively here.
Chikatchawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chikatchawan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeNeville lands an uppercut.
DeNeville misses with a punch on the inside.
DeNeville lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeNeville lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeNeville blocks a body shot from Chikatchawan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Chikatchawan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeNeville tries a body shot but Chikatchawan blocks it.
DeNeville misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeNeville blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeNeville is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DeNeville working aggressively here.
DeNeville doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chikatchawan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Donsone DeNeville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeNeville is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
DeNeville lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chikatchawan backwards.
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan is working DeNeville over against the cage.
Chikatchawan struggles to land a body shot inside as DeNeville controls his hands.
Chikatchawan tries a body shot but DeNeville blocks it.
DeNeville blocks an uppercut.
Chikatchawan tries to work over DeNeville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chikatchawan lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeNeville backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville scores with a shot to the side of Chikatchawan's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chikatchawan lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Chikatchawan as the two fighters clinch.
Chikatchawan can't find room to land a body shot as DeNeville controls the action.
Chikatchawan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeNeville is rocked!
Chikatchawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chikatchawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chikatchawan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeNeville is still on wobbly legs! Can Chikatchawan finish him?
A head punch on the inside from DeNeville fails to land.
Chikatchawan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeNeville throws a front kick that sends Chikatchawan stumbling back into the cage.
DeNeville seems to have recovered his senses.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook.
Chikatchawan pushes DeNeville away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Chikatchawan finds it's way through DeNeville's defenses.
Chikatchawan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chikatchawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chikatchawan lands a big uppercut and DeNeville crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but DeNeville looks OK. Chikatchawan waves DeNeville back to his feet!
Chikatchawan misses with a head kick.
DeNeville misses with a right hand
and Chikatchawan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DeNeville connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chikatchawan momentarily.
DeNeville takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeNeville stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chikatchawan.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chikatchawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsoko Chikatchawan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chikatchawan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Tsoko Chikatchawan retains his light heavyweight title!
Tsoko Chikatchawan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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