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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kendo Hirigushi (ranked 568 p4p, 70 weight class) and Petdee Sitsongrit (ranked 327 p4p, 41 weight class). Kendo Hirigushi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kendo Hirigushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petdee Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Hirigushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirigushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirigushi tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hirigushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hirigushi is rocked!
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Hirigushi right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Hirigushi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Hirigushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hirigushi tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Hirigushi gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Hirigushi as he checks the leg kick.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Petdee Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petdee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petdee Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Hirigushi against the cage.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hirigushi avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Hirigushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit jabs at Hirigushi's body.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hirigushi is looking for a counter combo.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Hirigushi moved away.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit cracks Hirigushi with a good jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hirigushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Hirigushi as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Hirigushi saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Hirigushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hirigushi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Hirigushi down.
Nice defenses there by Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit cracks Hirigushi with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit presses Hirigushi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirigushi breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Hirigushi moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
The cut man is working on Petdee Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Hirigushi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit is rocked!
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kendo Hirigushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hirigushi checks it well.
Hirigushi takes one to the side of the head.
Hirigushi blocks a jab.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit cracks the inside of Hirigushi's front leg.
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!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hirigushi is out of range.
Petdee Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy body kick
and Hirigushi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hirigushi drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Hirigushi down.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hirigushi's hands.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Hirigushi's leg. Hirigushi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Hirigushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Hirigushi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petdee Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petdee Sitsongrit!
Petdee Sitsongrit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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