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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cesar Sitsongrit (ranked 355 p4p, 49 weight class) and John Starman (ranked 944 p4p, 123 weight class). Starman has chosen David Bowie - Starman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Cesar Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Starman.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Starman moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Starman to keep the fight standing.
Sitsongrit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Starman uses from the top position.
Starman wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Starman passes into half guard.
Starman is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the position and prevent Starman from advancing to side control.
Sitsongrit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sitsongrit with the active half guard here but Starman passes nicely into side control.
Starman looks up at the clock and then as Sitsongrit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Starman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Starman's posture but Starman avoids it.
Starman wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sitsongrit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Starman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Starman's head to control him but Starman postures up.
Starman is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sitsongrit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Starman trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Sitsongrit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Starman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard but Starman manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman lands a nice forearm strike.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Starman postures up.
Starman trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Starman working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Starman has control of an arm but Sitsongrit manages to advance to Starman's back!
Sitsongrit looking to break Starman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Starman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sitsongrit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sitsongrit throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit has got his arm under Starman's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Starman has spun round into Sitsongrit's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit has his foot on Starman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starman works his way back into a safe position though.
Starman wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Starman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Starman shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Starman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Starman pulls his head out easily.
Starman wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but Starman has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Starman off and has taken his back!
Sitsongrit avoiding Starman 's attempts to control his hands.
Sitsongrit looking to break Starman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Starman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sitsongrit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit tightening his grip on Starman, looking for the choke.
Sitsongrit looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman covering up well and avoiding damage.
Sitsongrit working for a choke but Starman reverses nicely into Sitsongrit 's guard.
Starman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Starman postures up.
Sitsongrit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Starman uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Starman advances to full mount.
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Starman's attempts to control the action.
Starman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sitsongrit hang on?
Starman avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
Sitsongrit is looking to get to half guard.
Starman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Starman landing strikes from the mount and Sitsongrit is in trouble!
Starman lands a nice shot to the head.
Sitsongrit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sitsongrit is bucking up trying to escape but Starman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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 tries to reverse the position but Starman maintains control.
Starman controlling the pace for now.
Sitsongrit is bucking up trying to escape but Starman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Starman lands with some strikes.
Starman avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
A nice elbow there by Starman.
Sitsongrit is rocked!
Starman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Sitsongrit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Starman punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Starman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Starman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Starman fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Starman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Starman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starman lands with a nice body punch.
Starman misses with a straight left.
Starman cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Starman lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Starman tries to clinch
and Starman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Starman is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Starman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starman. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Starman throws a good cross that connects.
Starman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Starman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Starman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sitsongrit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sitsongrit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starman is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Starman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Starman postures up.
Starman wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Starman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Starman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Starman prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Starman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
John Starman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has hold of Starman's hands but Starman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Starman is working away from the top position though.
Starman wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit wants to control but Starman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Starman not doing much here.
Sitsongrit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Starman lands a nice short elbow.
John Starman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Starman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit won't allow Starman to pass to mount.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Starman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
Starman stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Starman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Starman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Starman!
A relieved looking John Starman 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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