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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beau Tucker (ranked 1690 p4p, 202 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 1982 p4p, 231 weight class). Irong Kasamsun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 cm
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160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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176 cm
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156 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Tucker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Irong Kasamsun! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tucker shoots for a takedown but Kasamsun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it. Kasamsun misses with a hook. Tucker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Kasamsun is positioning himself well to prevent Tucker advancing to mount. Kasamsun trying to hold on to Tucker's head to control him but Tucker postures up.
Kasamsun pushes Tucker off looking to stand but Tucker dives back in and keeps control.
Tucker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tucker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kasamsun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kasamsun is looking to improve his position.
Tucker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kasamsun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tucker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Kasamsun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kasamsun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tucker's hands. Kasamsun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Tucker throws a chopping leg kick but Kasamsun manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Good standup being displayed there by Kasamsun as he connects with a hook. Tucker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kasamsun misses with a body shot.
Tucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasamsun circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beau Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tucker moves forwards but Kasamsun connects with a nice, crisp jab. Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kasamsun throws a hook but Tucker blocks it. Kasamsun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
Tucker fails with the takedown. 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! Kasamsun catches Tucker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Good exchange - Kasamsun coming out on top. Tucker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kasamsun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tucker is rocked! Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kasamsun! Tucker is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irong Kasamsun! A victorious Irong Kasamsun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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