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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boyka (ranked 4916 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cabasa Punyawong (ranked 5425 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cabasa Punyawong!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punyawong scores with a hook to the body. Boyka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boyka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Punyawong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boyka drives through with a takedown into Punyawong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boyka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boyka gets to his feet. Punyawong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boyka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Punyawong's face as Boyka controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punyawong is trying to control Boyka's posture but Boyka avoids it.
Boyka has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Punyawong blocks a jab.
Punyawong tries to sprawl but Boyka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boyka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boyka postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Punyawong to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punyawong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boyka feints and as Punyawong raises his hands in defense, Boyka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boyka stands and steps away. Punyawong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Punyawong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Punyawong.
Boyka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Punyawong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Punyawong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka has knee on belly momentarily but Punyawong bucks him off and regains half guard.
Boyka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Punyawong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boyka wants to pass the guard but Punyawong is defending well.
Punyawong tries to roll over but Boyka keeps him under control.
Boyka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punyawong jabs at Boyka's body.
Boyka shoots in and gets a takedown into Punyawong's guard.
Boyka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boyka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boyka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Punyawong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boyka controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka stands up and waves to Punyawong to follow him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boyka is defended easily by Punyawong.
Jab from Punyawong.
Punyawong works the jab nicely.
Punyawong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boyka stands up from Punyawong's guard - Boyka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boyka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Punyawong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cabasa Punyawong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Punyawong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Punyawong lands a lovely overhand right.
Punyawong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Punyawong digs a good body shot into Boyka's ribs.
Good exchange - Punyawong coming out on top.
Punyawong scores with a jab to the head.
Boyka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punyawong pinned against the cage. Punyawong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka misses with a hook
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyka is rocked!
Boyka takes one on the button.
Oh Boyka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Punyawong scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punyawong cracks Boyka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Boyka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Punyawong finish him?
Punyawong fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Boyka square on the jaw! Damn, Boyka is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cabasa Punyawong!
Cabasa Punyawong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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