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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Escobar (ranked 54 p4p, 7 weight class) and Petdee Sitsongrit (ranked 76 p4p, 11 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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148 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Escobar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petdee Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick from Escobar lands but Sitsongrit takes it in his stride.
Escobar throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Escobar was not able to check.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Escobar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar connects with a single shot there.
Escobar moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Escobar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Escobar lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.
Sitsongrit has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Escobar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar.
Escobar is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar.
Escobar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Escobar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Escobar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Escobar misses with a body kick.
Escobar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Diego Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Escobar slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Escobar connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Escobar's midsection.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Donk. Escobar catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar lands the left hand.
Escobar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobar misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Escobar scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Escobar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Escobar takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Diego Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Escobar tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar is rocked!
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good work by Escobar as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Escobar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit rushes Escobar and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Escobar seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Sitsongrit jabs Escobar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Escobar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Escobar saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escobar.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Escobar lands a jab to the nose.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar. That did some damage!
Escobar moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petdee Sitsongrit 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!
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sitsongrit's knee momentarily.
Escobar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
The crowd cheers as Escobar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Escobar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Escobar feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Escobar lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Escobar catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Escobar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Donk. Escobar catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Escobar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Escobar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Diego Escobar has been cut.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Escobar sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Escobar is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Escobar misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar lands an overhand right.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Escobar looks to throw a body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Escobar's ribs.
Escobar scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Escobar's calf.
Escobar is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Escobar throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Escobar misses.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Escobar clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Escobar's body.
Escobar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Escobar avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops Escobar in his tracks momentarily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit motions for Escobar to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sitsongrit's calf.
Escobar jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar closes the distance but Sitsongrit moves to the side
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petdee Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Escobar lands an overhand right.
Escobar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Escobar there.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar misses the jab.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That kick from Escobar tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Escobar tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Escobar lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar throws a head kick that half lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Escobar.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Escobar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Escobar had his way with Petdee Sitsongrit in that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Escobar lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Escobar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back to recover.
Escobar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar scores with a jab to the head.
Escobar scores with a decent looking hook.
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Escobar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Escobar jumps back.
Escobar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Escobar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Escobar - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Escobar throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Escobar blocks it well.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar counters with a good low kick that Sitsongrit was not able to check.
Escobar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Escobar.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
Escobar misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Escobar punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar.
Escobar throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Escobar connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar.
Escobar throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with the combination.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Escobar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escobar 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Escobar!
Diego Escobar retains his featherweight title!
Diego Escobar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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