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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tadashi Katsumoto (ranked 4519 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suayngarm Pumphanmuang (ranked 7546 p4p, 0 weight class). Suayngarm Pumphanmuang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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157 lbs
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178 cm
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157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadashi Katsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Suayngarm Pumphanmuang!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsumoto tries to clinch up but Pumphanmuang circles away and keeps his distance.
Katsumoto tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang is having none of it.
Katsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Katsumoto sprawls well. Katsumoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pumphanmuang gets slowly back to his feet.
Pumphanmuang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Katsumoto swivels and escapes.
Pumphanmuang goes for a double leg but Katsumoto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Katsumoto continues to drive forward.
Tadashi Katsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang leaves Katsumoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katsumoto.
A solid body kick from Katsumoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pumphanmuang has managed to clinch.
Katsumoto is trying to pull guard but Pumphanmuang has him pressed against the cage.
Pumphanmuang has Katsumoto pressed against the cage, preventing Katsumoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pumphanmuang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pumphanmuang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pumphanmuang manages to pull guard.
Katsumoto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pumphanmuang is looking to stand up but Katsumoto isn't so interested in that idea.
Pumphanmuang trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pumphanmuang throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pumphanmuang keeping moving, preventing Katsumoto from controlling successfully.
Pumphanmuang controls Katsumoto momentarily but Katsumoto frees himself.
Katsumoto stops Pumphanmuang from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pumphanmuang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Katsumoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Katsumoto defends it nicely.
Katsumoto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumphanmuang shoots in and drives through. Katsumoto sprawls well.
Katsumoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pumphanmuang defends well and Katsumoto ends up having to push Pumphanmuang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pumphanmuang with the counter takedown but Katsumoto avoids it easily.
Katsumoto lands a leg kick that knocks Pumphanmuang off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto darts in and clinches Pumphanmuang up against the cage.
Katsumoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pumphanmuang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katsumoto breaks the clinch.
Katsumoto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Katsumoto is breathing heavily.
Pumphanmuang fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto shoots and misses
letting Pumphanmuang counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katsumoto is defended easily by Pumphanmuang.
Katsumoto moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang tries for a takedown but Katsumoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Katsumoto.
Pumphanmuang clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katsumoto breaks from the clinch.
Katsumoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pumphanmuang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Tadashi Katsumoto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Katsumoto stuffs the takedown.
Katsumoto misses with a takedown attempt - Pumphanmuang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pumphanmuang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Katsumoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pumphanmuang defends well and Katsumoto ends up having to push Pumphanmuang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Katsumoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsumoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pumphanmuang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang shoots in and drives through. Katsumoto sprawls well.
Pumphanmuang keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pumphanmuang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Katsumoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pumphanmuang just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pumphanmuang decides to pull guard.
Pumphanmuang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pumphanmuang has his foot on Katsumoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katsumoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Katsumoto gets to his feet. Pumphanmuang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tadashi Katsumoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Pumphanmuang closes the distance and pushes Katsumoto back into the cage.
Pumphanmuang is trying to pull guard but Katsumoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Katsumoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katsumoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pumphanmuang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Katsumoto can pounce on him.
Katsumoto moves in looking to clinch but Pumphanmuang pushes him off.
Pumphanmuang is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pumphanmuang stuffs the takedown attempt from Katsumoto. Katsumoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Pumphanmuang avoids the head kick by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto leaves Pumphanmuang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Katsumoto clinches up against the cage.
Katsumoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pumphanmuang walks away with a smile on his face. Katsumoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Katsumoto clinches.
Katsumoto tries to break the clinch but Pumphanmuang is controlling the position.
Katsumoto looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumphanmuang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Katsumoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Katsumoto dodges an elbow strike from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang misses with a knee strike.
Katsumoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pumphanmuang to keep the fight standing.
Pumphanmuang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katsumoto slowing the pace effectively.
Pumphanmuang prevents Katsumoto from breaking the clinch.
Katsumoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Katsumoto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Katsumoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pumphanmuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katsumoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Katsumoto throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katsumoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pumphanmuang manages to get himself to full guard.
Pumphanmuang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tadashi Katsumoto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pumphanmuang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katsumoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katsumoto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pumphanmuang defends well and Katsumoto ends up having to push Pumphanmuang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Katsumoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pumphanmuang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Katsumoto tries to avoid it but Pumphanmuang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Katsumoto to the ground. Katsumoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pumphanmuang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katsumoto dives in and grabs Pumphanmuang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pumphanmuang pushes down on Katsumoto's head and hops out.
Katsumoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang moves into range and clinches up with Katsumoto.
Katsumoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Katsumoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pumphanmuang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from Katsumoto.
Pumphanmuang stalling against the cage.
Katsumoto is trying to stall.
Pumphanmuang struggles to land a body shot inside as Katsumoto controls his hands.
Pumphanmuang pulls guard.
Katsumoto 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pumphanmuang looking to control.
Katsumoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Katsumoto looking to pass the guard.
Pumphanmuang keeping moving, preventing Katsumoto from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumphanmuang misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pumphanmuang or perhaps it was just good defense by Katsumoto, which made it look bad.
Katsumoto wants to clinch up but Pumphanmuang keeps it at a distance.
Katsumoto shoots in for a takedown but Pumphanmuang shows good takedown defense.
Tadashi Katsumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katsumoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pumphanmuang avoids it really well and circles away.
Pumphanmuang has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pumphanmuang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pumphanmuang jumps guard but Katsumoto stands there with Pumphanmuang around his waist. Pumphanmuang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pumphanmuang manages to break the clinch.
Katsumoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pumphanmuang misses with a wild body shot.
Katsumoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadashi Katsumoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a takedown but Katsumoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pumphanmuang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Katsumoto 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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