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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Jorgensen (ranked 2341 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panupong Singsurat (ranked 2935 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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165 cm
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143 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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184 cm
39
135 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrious Jorgensen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Panupong Singsurat! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jorgensen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jorgensen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Singsurat quickly recovers to half guard. Singsurat wants to improve his position but Jorgensen is controlling well.
Singsurat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jorgensen. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Singsurat gets full guard. Singsurat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorgensen. Jorgensen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jorgensen postures up.
Jorgensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singsurat swivels though and keeps the full guard. Singsurat controlling Jorgensen's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jorgensen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Singsurat trying to control the position.
Singsurat looking for a sweep. Not yet Singsurat, not yet. Jorgensen postures up.
Jorgensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Singsurat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jorgensen throws an elbow that misses. Singsurat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jorgensen's guard. Nice move by Singsurat! Jorgensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Singsurat. Singsurat wants to get up but he can't break Jorgensen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Jorgensen keeping moving, preventing Singsurat from controlling successfully. Jorgensen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jorgensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Singsurat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Singsurat stopping the sweep attempt from Jorgensen. Singsurat is pushing down on Jorgensen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jorgensen is fighting to maintain full guard but Singsurat has managed to sneak the leg through. Jorgensen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singsurat pulls his head out easily. Singsurat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Jorgensen wants to improve his position but Singsurat is controlling well.
Singsurat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jorgensen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Jorgensen is refusing to be controlled, as Singsurat sits in half guard. Singsurat wants to get back to his feet.
Jorgensen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jorgensen is not content to let Singsurat control the position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Jorgensen is trying to get back to full guard. Singsurat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Singsurat not landing any meaningful shots this time. Jorgensen regains full guard. Nicely done. Jorgensen controls Singsurat momentarily but Singsurat frees himself. Jorgensen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Singsurat with a flurry of punches that miss. Jorgensen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Singsurat advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Singsurat working away. Jorgensen regains half guard. Jorgensen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Singsurat. Singsurat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jorgensen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Singsurat is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Singsurat is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Jorgensen is desperately trying to improve his position but Singsurat has a good base and remains in mount. Singsurat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jorgensen is now in Singsurat's guard. A big mistake from Singsurat there, giving up the dominant position! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jorgensen scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Singsurat tries to land a sweep but no joy. Singsurat has momentary wrist control but Jorgensen slips an elbow through the middle. 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 Demetrious Jorgensen will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jorgensen gets caught napping as Singsurat dives in and scores a takedown. Jorgensen manages to retain guard. Jorgensen keeping moving, preventing Singsurat from controlling successfully. Jorgensen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Singsurat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorgensen. Singsurat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Singsurat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jorgensen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jorgensen stopping the sweep attempt from Singsurat. Jorgensen works over Singsurat with some ground and pound from guard. Jorgensen landing some decent shots from guard. Singsurat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Singsurat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Jorgensen wants to improve his position but Singsurat is controlling well.
Demetrious Jorgensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jorgensen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Singsurat is working away from the top position though. Jorgensen wants to get back to full guard. Jorgensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Jorgensen is trying is best to control the position here. Jorgensen is trying to get back to full guard. Singsurat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jorgensen defending well though. Jorgensen is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Singsurat passes the guard and advances to mount! Singsurat wants to control the pace but Jorgensen is squirming around nicely. Jorgensen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Singsurat raining down shots from the mount! Singsurat gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Jorgensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Singsurat pinned against the cage. Singsurat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singsurat sprawls well. Singsurat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jorgensen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Singsurat. Those never looked like landing. Singsurat lands a jab to the head.
Jorgensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jorgensen fails with a takedown attempt. Singsurat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jorgensen to score an easy takedown into full guard. Singsurat trying to keep a closed guard but Jorgensen is proving a slippery customer.
Jorgensen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jorgensen trying to control but Singsurat is working from the bottom. Singsurat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jorgensen defends it easily. Singsurat wants to sweep here but Jorgensen controlling him for the moment. Jorgensen lands a couple of elbows. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Singsurat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jorgensen preventing the sweep. Singsurat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Singsurat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jorgensen is aware though and is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panupong Singsurat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jorgensen shoots for a takedown but Singsurat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Singsurat stuffs the takedown attempt from Jorgensen. Jorgensen gets slowly back to his feet. Singsurat misses with the combination.
Singsurat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jorgensen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Singsurat manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jorgensen misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Singsurat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Singsurat has closed the distance and engaged Jorgensen in a clinch.
Jorgensen tries to work over Singsurat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch. Singsurat has clasped his hands together around Jorgensen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Jorgensen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Singsurat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Singsurat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Singsurat tries to move to mount but Jorgensen blocks the move with his legs. Singsurat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jorgensen, who protects the arm well. Jorgensen manages to get back to half guard. Singsurat is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Jorgensen manages to get to full guard. Singsurat won't allow Jorgensen to sweep him here. Jorgensen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Singsurat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jorgensen is one step ahead there. Jorgensen postures up and lands a big shot to Singsurat's brow. Jorgensen works over Singsurat with some ground and pound from guard. Jorgensen prevents Singsurat from getting back to his feet. Singsurat wants to sweep but no luck. Jorgensen connects with a couple of short punches. Jorgensen postures up in Singsurat's guard and throws a big left but Singsurat blocks it. Jorgensen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jorgensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Jorgensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jorgensen lands a couple of decent looking shots. Singsurat is trying to control the position but Jorgensen postures up. Jorgensen trying to control but Singsurat is working from the bottom. Jorgensen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Singsurat dives on top into guard. Jorgensen is trying to keep Singsurat in close.
Jorgensen is pulling down on Singsurat's head. It's preventing any offense from Singsurat, at least for the moment. Singsurat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Jorgensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Singsurat stands up and waves to Jorgensen to follow him. Singsurat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Singsurat gets a clinch. Singsurat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Singsurat goes for a takedown attempt but Jorgensen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Singsurat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Singsurat showed some decent athleticism there. Jorgensen wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Panupong Singsurat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Singsurat 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panupong Singsurat! A very excited looking Panupong Singsurat made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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