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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connar Cage (ranked 5845 p4p, 500 weight class) and Santichai Jetatikarn (ranked 6495 p4p, 527 weight class). Santichai Jetatikarn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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159 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connar Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santichai Jetatikarn!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jetatikarn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jetatikarn wants it to stay on the feet.
Santichai Jetatikarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jetatikarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Jetatikarn throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cage rushes Jetatikarn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jetatikarn is trying to break free.
Jetatikarn avoiding damage as Cage throws knees to the body.
Cage keeps control of Jetatikarn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cage tries to pull guard but Jetatikarn holds him up against the cage and eventually Cage drops back down to his feet.
Jetatikarn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jetatikarn to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jetatikarn working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jetatikarn avoids it.
Jetatikarn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cage.
Jetatikarn is trying to break the clinch but Cage is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage stalls.
Cage is working for takedown but Jetatikarn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cage fails to pull guard.
Jetatikarn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cage pulls guard successfully.
Cage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jetatikarn wants to get up but he can't break Cage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jetatikarn is trying to escape back to his feet but Cage uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Jetatikarn.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Jetatikarn.
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Jetatikarn throws a lazy head kick
and Cage counters by clinching up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges.
Jetatikarn looks winded!
Cage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jetatikarn smiles and moves away.
Cage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jetatikarn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jetatikarn's guard.
Cage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cage gets to his feet - Jetatikarn follows without any prompting.
Cage closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jetatikarn is just riding it out for now. Cage eventually gives up the hold.
Cage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jetatikarn is just riding it out for now. Cage eventually gives up the hold.
Jetatikarn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jetatikarn is trying to stand up here but Cage is controlling him well.
Cage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jetatikarn is trying to stand back up but Cage is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jetatikarn scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cage manages to mount him!
Jetatikarn is squirming around, avoiding Cage's attempts to control the action.
Jetatikarn tries to buck Cage off but he can't manage it.
Cage controlling his opponent.
Cage looking to control but Jetatikarn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cage controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Jetatikarn really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jetatikarn is squirming around, avoiding Cage's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connar Cage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage is looking to counter punch.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses.
Cage tries to counter by clinching up but Jetatikarn breaks away and moves out of range.
Jetatikarn connects with a high kick.
It looks like Connar Cage has been cut.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jetatikarn as he avoids it easily.
Jetatikarn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cage clinches.
Cage manages to pull guard.
Jetatikarn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cage controlling Jetatikarn's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage looking to control.
Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetatikarn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jetatikarn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cage, up you get!
Cage punishes Jetatikarn's body with a nice straight punch.
Jetatikarn misses with a few strikes there.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jetatikarn.
Nice takedown defense from Jetatikarn. No joy for Cage on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jetatikarn throws out the jab.
Cage is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jetatikarn. No joy for Cage on that attempt.
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Cage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jetatikarn slaps away a takedown attempt from Cage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jetatikarn misses with a series of wild punches.
Santichai Jetatikarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jetatikarn, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jetatikarn is trying to force a seperation but Cage has the dominant position.
Jetatikarn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jetatikarn tries to circle away but Cage has him pinned against the cage.
Jetatikarn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jetatikarn throws a sloppy head kick
and Cage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cage.
Cage wants a takedown.
Jetatikarn tries to break the clinch but Cage is controlling the position.
Cage jumps guard but Jetatikarn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Jetatikarn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jetatikarn has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
Cage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cage jumps guard but Jetatikarn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jetatikarn wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
Cage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jetatikarn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cage works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jetatikarn is looking to stand back up but Cage counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jetatikarn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Cage seems content to control.
Jetatikarn is trying to stand.
Cage lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jetatikarn has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cage is on him like a limpet, forcing Jetatikarn back against the cage.
Jetatikarn is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Jetatikarn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jetatikarn throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease.
Jetatikarn is breathing heavily.
Jetatikarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jetatikarn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cage throwing a counter right hand but Jetatikarn manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Jetatikarn. No joy for Cage on that attempt.
Jetatikarn misses with a head kick.
Cage has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jetatikarn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cage.
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!
Jetatikarn moves out of range of the body kick.
Cage clinches with his opponent.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jetatikarn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jetatikarn is trying to break free.
Jetatikarn can't break the clinch.
Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jetatikarn throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily.
Cage fails with the takedown.
Jetatikarn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown. Jetatikarn tries to sprawl out of it but Cage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jetatikarn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santichai Jetatikarn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Connar Cage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that half lands.
Cage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jetatikarn circles away.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jetatikarn manages to circle out of the way.
Cage manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jetatikarn on his heels. He'll look to pass Jetatikarn's guard now, I'm sure.
Cage gets to his feet. Jetatikarn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cage shoots for a double leg takedown but Jetatikarn sprawls well. He's pushed Cage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Jetatikarn. Those never looked like landing.
Cage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jetatikarn pinned against the cage. Jetatikarn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jetatikarn misses with a few strikes there.
Jetatikarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jetatikarn to the mat! Jetatikarn manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jetatikarn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jetatikarn is looking to stand back up but Cage counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jetatikarn.
Cage is working for a kimura but Jetatikarn is defending it quite comfortably.
Cage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jetatikarn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cage moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage prevents Jetatikarn from escaping the position.
Jetatikarn is looking to get back to his feet here but Cage is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jetatikarn's back.
Cage is looking to control Jetatikarn but Jetatikarn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jetatikarn trying to get back to his feet but Cage is in full control for now.
Cage wants to control but Jetatikarn is keeping busy.
Cage is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jetatikarn is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connar Cage!
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