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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thongchai Kiatmookao (ranked 3985 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Jones (ranked 4032 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thongchai Kiatmookao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Jones!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiatmookao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kiatmookao avoids it really well and circles away.
Kiatmookao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Kiatmookao backing up. Kiatmookao nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Kiatmookao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thongchai Kiatmookao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones jumps guard.
Kiatmookao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Kiatmookao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to control the position but Kiatmookao postures up.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiatmookao is aware though and is defending well.
Kiatmookao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Kiatmookao from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kiatmookao trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Kiatmookao counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Kiatmookao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiatmookao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kiatmookao blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones shoots and misses
and Kiatmookao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Roger Jones's cut even more.
Jones looks winded!
Kiatmookao has a takedown stuffed.
Kiatmookao misses with a two punch combination.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiatmookao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones avoids the head kick by Kiatmookao.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiatmookao closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Kiatmookao pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones lands with a hook. Kiatmookao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kiatmookao scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones has Kiatmookao up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiatmookao is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kiatmookao is defending well.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Kiatmookao manages to break the clinch.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Kiatmookao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Kiatmookao on that attempt.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Kiatmookao, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Kiatmookao against the cage but Kiatmookao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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!
Jones leaves Kiatmookao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kiatmookao defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries for a takedown but Kiatmookao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones throws an elbow but Kiatmookao slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kiatmookao tries to improve position but can't.
Jones wants to control for a moment but Kiatmookao uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kiatmookao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiatmookao wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatmookao keeping control of the position.
Kiatmookao is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kiatmookao looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones is trying to control. Kiatmookao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones wants to stand up but Kiatmookao has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thongchai Kiatmookao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiatmookao swivels and escapes.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Kiatmookao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Kiatmookao ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kiatmookao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones shoots and misses
and Kiatmookao counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thongchai Kiatmookao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Jones.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but Kiatmookao moves out of range.
Kiatmookao feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Kiatmookao is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kiatmookao working aggressively here.
Jones avoiding damage.
Kiatmookao wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Kiatmookao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Kiatmookao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kiatmookao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiatmookao tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kiatmookao. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Kiatmookao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kiatmookao fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiatmookao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Kiatmookao ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Roger Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kiatmookao looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roger Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roger Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kiatmookao shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Kiatmookao shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Kiatmookao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kiatmookao shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Kiatmookao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thongchai Kiatmookao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones feints and as Kiatmookao raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kiatmookao keeps moving.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiatmookao has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiatmookao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kiatmookao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kiatmookao looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Kiatmookao is defending well.
Jones is keen to just control but Kiatmookao is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kiatmookao wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Kiatmookao tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kiatmookao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Kiatmookao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kiatmookao doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Kiatmookao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiatmookao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Jones's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones forces Kiatmookao back against the cage and clinches.
Jones tries for a takedown but Kiatmookao manages to get underhooks.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Kiatmookao keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kiatmookao is defending well.
Kiatmookao jumps guard but Jones stands there with Kiatmookao around his waist. Kiatmookao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kiatmookao is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Kiatmookao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Kiatmookao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kiatmookao fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kiatmookao's half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kiatmookao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kiatmookao is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiatmookao keeping control of the position.
Roger Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiatmookao is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Jones!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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