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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Waleed Ayoub (ranked 3487 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samart Yudthagarngamtorn (ranked 6105 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Waleed Ayoub has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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180 cm
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waleed Ayoub! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samart Yudthagarngamtorn ! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yudthagarngamtorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ayoub.
Yudthagarngamtorn looks for a takedown but Ayoub sprawls well. Yudthagarngamtorn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yudthagarngamtorn avoids the head kick by Ayoub.
Yudthagarngamtorn avoids the head kick by Ayoub.
Ayoub is breathing heavily. The fighters circle momentarily. Ayoub darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ayoub tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yudthagarngamtorn shoots for a double leg takedown but Ayoub sprawls well. He's pushed Yudthagarngamtorn 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ayoub misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yudthagarngamtorn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ayoub misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yudthagarngamtorn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Yudthagarngamtorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ayoub as he jumps to the side. Ayoub throws a counter high kick but Yudthagarngamtorn was just alert enough to avoid it. Waleed Ayoub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samart Yudthagarngamtorn . Ayoub defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yudthagarngamtorn . A head kick misses from Ayoub. Yudthagarngamtorn throws out a counter right but Ayoub avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ayoub throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ayoub throws a head kick that misses. Yudthagarngamtorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yudthagarngamtorn shoots in looking for a takedown but Ayoub manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yudthagarngamtorn 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Waleed Ayoub is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ayoub throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yudthagarngamtorn has a takedown stuffed. Ayoub lands with a slapping head kick. Yudthagarngamtorn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ayoub backs up against the cage.
Ayoub throws a head kick but Yudthagarngamtorn moves out of range.
Yudthagarngamtorn fails with the takedown. Ayoub lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ayoub looks to land a combination but Yudthagarngamtorn avoids it well. Waleed Ayoub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Horrible takedown attempt by Yudthagarngamtorn or perhaps it was just good defense by Ayoub, which made it look bad. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yudthagarngamtorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ayoub manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Yudthagarngamtorn wants to clinch up but Ayoub keeps it at a distance. Yudthagarngamtorn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ayoub is fending him off so far but Yudthagarngamtorn persists. Nope, Ayoub circles away and we're back to standing. Yudthagarngamtorn drops his hands momentarily and Ayoub takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ayoub throws a head kick but Yudthagarngamtorn moves out of range.
Ayoub shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yudthagarngamtorn eats them both and turns towards Ayoub to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Yudthagarngamtorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ayoub stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Some wild striking there from Ayoub.
Yudthagarngamtorn avoids the head kick by Ayoub.
A head kick misses from Ayoub.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ayoub ducks right into an uppercut from Yudthagarngamtorn . Ayoub circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yudthagarngamtorn wants to clinch. Ayoub throws a head kick but Yudthagarngamtorn moves out of range.
As Ayoub backs off Yudthagarngamtorn throws a huge counter combo but Ayoub manages to avoid it all. Yudthagarngamtorn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ayoub defends well and Yudthagarngamtorn ends up having to push Ayoub into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Yudthagarngamtorn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Ayoub throws a sloppy head kick and Yudthagarngamtorn moves out of range easily. Yudthagarngamtorn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ayoub defends it nicely. Ayoub throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ayoub leaves Yudthagarngamtorn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ayoub throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yudthagarngamtorn is looking for the big counter here. Yudthagarngamtorn shoots in for a takedown but Ayoub shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Yudthagarngamtorn shoots in looking for a takedown but Ayoub manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yudthagarngamtorn 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Yudthagarngamtorn has a takedown stuffed. Ayoub lands with a kick to the temple. Yudthagarngamtorn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Ayoub misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yudthagarngamtorn . Yudthagarngamtorn dives in and grabs Ayoub's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ayoub pushes down on Yudthagarngamtorn 's head and hops out. Ayoub tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yudthagarngamtorn with the counter takedown but Ayoub avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waleed Ayoub dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ayoub tries a head kick but it misses.
Yudthagarngamtorn blocks a head kick by Ayoub.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yudthagarngamtorn is defended easily by Ayoub. Yudthagarngamtorn shoots in looking for a takedown but Ayoub manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yudthagarngamtorn 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Yudthagarngamtorn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ayoub sprawls well. Ayoub wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yudthagarngamtorn gets slowly back to his feet. Ayoub thinks about countering with a head kick. Waleed Ayoub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samart Yudthagarngamtorn . Yudthagarngamtorn wants to clinch. Waleed Ayoub is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ayoub lands a head kick. Yudthagarngamtorn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ayoub tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yudthagarngamtorn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ayoub tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yudthagarngamtorn shoots in looking for a takedown but Ayoub manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yudthagarngamtorn 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Yudthagarngamtorn . Ayoub misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yudthagarngamtorn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ayoub has got the better of the exchanges. Yudthagarngamtorn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yudthagarngamtorn . Ayoub misses with a head kick.
Yudthagarngamtorn swings for the body but Ayoub moves out of range.
Yudthagarngamtorn throws a sloppy head kick and Ayoub moves out of range easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yudthagarngamtorn . Yudthagarngamtorn fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yudthagarngamtorn avoids the head kick by Ayoub.
Yudthagarngamtorn scores with a leg kick.
Ayoub pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yudthagarngamtorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ayoub as he jumps to the side. Ayoub circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ayoub tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yudthagarngamtorn is trying to counter with his kicks. A head kick misses from Ayoub. Despite the aggression on Yudthagarngamtorn 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. 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! Ayoub throws a head kick but Yudthagarngamtorn moves out of range.
Yudthagarngamtorn tries a quick counter leg kick but Ayoub is wise to it. Ayoub tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ayoub tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick by Ayoub misses and Yudthagarngamtorn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Waleed Ayoub is winning the standup battle so far. Ayoub throws a sloppy head kick and Yudthagarngamtorn moves out of range easily. It seemed like Yudthagarngamtorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ayoub throws a nice looking combination but Yudthagarngamtorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ayoub has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Ayoub goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ayoub throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yudthagarngamtorn 's head. Ayoub throws a sloppy head kick and Yudthagarngamtorn moves out of range easily. Ayoub blocks a head kick by Yudthagarngamtorn .
Ayoub misses with a double jab.
Ayoub 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 Ayoub. Left hook, right uppercut from Ayoub. Yudthagarngamtorn avoids the head kick by Ayoub.
Ayoub misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ayoub circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yudthagarngamtorn takes a kick to the side of the head. Ayoub tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ayoub tries a head kick but it misses.
Yudthagarngamtorn shoots in looking for a takedown. Ayoub tries to sprawl out of it but Yudthagarngamtorn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ayoub manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yudthagarngamtorn blocks a head kick by Ayoub.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yudthagarngamtorn is defended easily by Ayoub. Yudthagarngamtorn blocks a head kick by Ayoub.
Ayoub throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yudthagarngamtorn tries to clinch up but Ayoub circles away and keeps his distance. Ayoub pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ayoub throws a head kick but Yudthagarngamtorn moves out of range.
Ayoub circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yudthagarngamtorn tries to clinch up. Ayoub misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waleed Ayoub dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ayoub rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yudthagarngamtorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ayoub is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yudthagarngamtorn can do to turn this around? Yudthagarngamtorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ayoub swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ayoub misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yudthagarngamtorn wants to counter the offense by Ayoub and move into the clinch position. Ayoub throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice sprawl there from Ayoub as Yudthagarngamtorn shoots in. Ayoub throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yudthagarngamtorn throws a nice head kick!
Ayoub tries a head kick but it misses.
Yudthagarngamtorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Ayoub swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Yudthagarngamtorn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ayoub sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yudthagarngamtorn somewhat. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ayoub throws a head kick that misses. Yudthagarngamtorn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yudthagarngamtorn blocks a head kick by Ayoub.
Yudthagarngamtorn with the counter takedown but Ayoub avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yudthagarngamtorn moves in looking to clinch but Ayoub pushes him off. Ayoub throws a head kick but Yudthagarngamtorn moves out of range.
Ayoub misses with a two punch combination.
Yudthagarngamtorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Ayoub circles away.
Yudthagarngamtorn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yudthagarngamtorn fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Waleed Ayoub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samart Yudthagarngamtorn . Ayoub scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ayoub swinging wildly here.
Yudthagarngamtorn avoids the head kick by Ayoub.
Ayoub throws a sloppy head kick and Yudthagarngamtorn moves out of range easily. Ayoub swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yudthagarngamtorn counters with a thumping low kick. Ayoub misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ayoub.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ayoub tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Yudthagarngamtorn misses with a takedown attempt - Ayoub sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Ayoub pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ayoub fails to land with a series of punches.
Yudthagarngamtorn slips under a jab from Ayoub. Yudthagarngamtorn goes for a double leg but Ayoub avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ayoub continues to drive forward. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yudthagarngamtorn fails with the takedown. No joy there for Ayoub, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yudthagarngamtorn wants to counter the offense by Ayoub and move into the clinch position. Ayoub throws a head kick that misses. Ayoub sets himself, and Yudthagarngamtorn steps forward looking for the clinch! Ayoub avoids it this time. Yudthagarngamtorn fails with a takedown attempt. Ayoub moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yudthagarngamtorn blocks a head kick by Ayoub.
Yudthagarngamtorn ducks under a wild hook from Ayoub. Ayoub will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ayoub throws a head kick but Yudthagarngamtorn moves out of range.
Yudthagarngamtorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Ayoub circles away.
Ayoub drops his hands momentarily and Yudthagarngamtorn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Yudthagarngamtorn fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ayoub pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yudthagarngamtorn dives in for a single leg takedown but Ayoub sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Yudthagarngamtorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. As Yudthagarngamtorn looks to move away, Ayoub throws a big counter combo but Yudthagarngamtorn just gets out of the way. Sloppy strikes from Ayoub. Those never looked like landing. Ayoub throws a right hand that Yudthagarngamtorn ducks under and follows up with a left that Yudthagarngamtorn also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Yudthagarngamtorn . Ayoub moves away from the strike by Yudthagarngamtorn . Ayoub throws a head kick that misses. Ayoub throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Yudthagarngamtorn tries to clinch but Ayoub moves out of range. Ayoub went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ayoub throws a head kick but Yudthagarngamtorn moves out of range.
Ayoub tries a head kick but it misses.
Yudthagarngamtorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ayoub defends it well. Waleed Ayoub is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Yudthagarngamtorn throws a head kick that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ayoub stuffs the takedown attempt from Yudthagarngamtorn . Yudthagarngamtorn gets slowly back to his feet. Ayoub throws a head kick that Yudthagarngamtorn semi-blocks.
Yudthagarngamtorn slips a jab and a cross from Ayoub.
Ayoub sets himself, and Yudthagarngamtorn steps forward looking for the clinch! Ayoub avoids it this time. Samart Yudthagarngamtorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yudthagarngamtorn misses with a body kick. Ayoub throws a big counter combination but Yudthagarngamtorn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Waleed Ayoub showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ayoub has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waleed Ayoub!
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