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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xing Pugberg (ranked 601 p4p, 35 weight class) and Yodsawan Sitsongrit (ranked 430 p4p, 25 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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130 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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137 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xing Pugberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sitsongrit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pugberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet here but Pugberg is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sitsongrit's back.
Pugberg has got his arm under Sitsongrit's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Sitsongrit has spun round into Pugberg's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Pugberg wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Pugberg is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sitsongrit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pugberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pugberg working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Pugberg's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitsongrit gets to his feet - Pugberg follows without any prompting.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Pugberg off balance momentarily.
Pugberg throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pugberg looking to score a takedown here. Sitsongrit is defending well but Pugberg drives through and ends up in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Pugberg is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit works on Pugberg's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here for a moment.
Pugberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitsongrit prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Pugberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pugberg's gas tank.
Pugberg goes for a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugberg takes one to the side of the head.
Pugberg moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
Pugberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pugberg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Pugberg wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Pugberg is fighting to break Sitsongrit's control of his arms but Sitsongrit is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pugberg's guard.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pugberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Pugberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pugberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pugberg doesn't seem phased though.
Xing Pugberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Pugberg misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Pugberg avoids it with no problem.
Pugberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Pugberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pugberg momentarily.
Pugberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Pugberg.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Pugberg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pugberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Pugberg's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Pugberg strikes.
Pugberg blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pugberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugberg throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Pugberg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sitsongrit's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pugberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Pugberg moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
I was talking to Pugberg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Pugberg's ribcage. Pugberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pugberg blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Pugberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Pugberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Pugberg moved out of range nicely.
Pugberg misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pugberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck for Pugberg with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Pugberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Pugberg misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Pugberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Pugberg persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Pugberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Pugberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pugberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Pugberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pugberg. That did some damage!
Pugberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick. Pugberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pugberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Pugberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Pugberg closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Pugberg pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Pugberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit cracks Pugberg with a good jab.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Pugberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Pugberg moves out of range.
Pugberg checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pugberg avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Pugberg down with leg kicks.
Pugberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pugberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pugberg gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Pugberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Pugberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pugberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Pugberg shakes it off.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pugberg misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pugberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pugberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pugberg dives in and scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pugberg has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pugberg tries to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling the position.
Pugberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Pugberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pugberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pugberg is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pugberg fails to pull guard.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pugberg manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pugberg is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pugberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pugberg scrambles back to his feet.
Pugberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Pugberg looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Pugberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pugberg checks it well.
Pugberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pugberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Pugberg fails to land the takedown.
Pugberg blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Pugberg saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick. Pugberg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Pugberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Pugberg tries to avoid it.
Pugberg throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Pugberg moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Pugberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Pugberg blocks it.
Pugberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Pugberg scores with a shot to the body.
Pugberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the body from Pugberg misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugberg.
Pugberg slips under a jab.
Pugberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pugberg's head backwards.
Pugberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pugberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xing Pugberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Pugberg's knee but Pugberg avoids it well.
Pugberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pugberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Pugberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Pugberg strikes.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pugberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Pugberg.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pugberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pugberg tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pugberg has time to react.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Pugberg on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pugberg 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.
Pugberg loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Pugberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Pugberg tries to avoid it.
Pugberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsawan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
A relieved looking Yodsawan Sitsongrit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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