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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krungthep Yodchatri (ranked 4110 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grorge Michelson (ranked 25140 p4p, 0 weight class). Michelson has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Grorge Michelson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Krungthep Yodchatri's chin.
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177 cm
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156 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krungthep Yodchatri! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grorge Michelson ! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yodchatri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Michelson as he avoids it easily. Michelson looks winded! Yodchatri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Michelson as he avoids it easily. Michelson dodges the punch combination from Yodchatri.
Michelson feints the counter takedown. Yodchatri looks for a takedown but Michelson sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krungthep Yodchatri. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yodchatri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nice takedown defense from Michelson . No joy for Yodchatri on that attempt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Michelson ! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yodchatri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michelson . Yodchatri wants to clinch up but Michelson keeps it at a distance. Yodchatri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Yodchatri darts in looking for a takedown but Michelson gets double underhooks and turns Yodchatri into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yodchatri throws a series of punches but Michelson avoids them all with ease. Yodchatri tries to clinch but Michelson is having none of it. Yodchatri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Yodchatri moves into the clinch. Yodchatri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Michelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yodchatri's efforts to push away. Yodchatri is trying to drag Michelson to the mat but Michelson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Yodchatri is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Michelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Michelson fails to land the takedown. Michelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yodchatri. Yodchatri scores with a nice strike. Yodchatri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yodchatri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michelson .
Yodchatri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Yodchatri has his takedown stuffed and Michelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Yodchatri wants a takedown but no success here.
Michelson stalling against the cage.
Michelson breaks from the clinch.
Yodchatri misses with a takedown attempt - Michelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yodchatri wants to clinch up but Michelson keeps it at a distance. Michelson unleashes a big counter combination but Yodchatri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Yodchatri swings for the body but Michelson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yodchatri. Michelson does a little dance to reset his feet. Yodchatri tries to clinch but Michelson moves out of range. Michelson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yodchatri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Michelson but Michelson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Michelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yodchatri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grorge Michelson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yodchatri tries to clinch there but Michelson circles away.
Yodchatri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Michelson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Michelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yodchatri as he jumps to the side. Yodchatri throws a one two combo.
Yodchatri dives in for a single leg takedown but Michelson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Yodchatri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yodchatri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Yodchatri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Yodchatri wants to break free but Michelson has control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yodchatri pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Yodchatri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Yodchatri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michelson keeps working. Yodchatri tries to stand and escape but Michelson is controlling the position. Yodchatri is keen to just control but Michelson is a slippery customer. Yodchatri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yodchatri seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yodchatri trying to control from half guard but Michelson is working away. Yodchatri trying to pass the guard but Michelson defending well. Yodchatri trying to control the action but Michelson is working from the bottom. Michelson tries to roll over but Yodchatri keeps him under control. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yodchatri passes into side control, despite Michelson 's attempt to control the position.
Michelson is looking for a sweep. Michelson can't do much from the bottom here. Michelson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yodchatri.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Yodchatri shoots in looking for a takedown. Michelson tries to sprawl out of it but Yodchatri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Michelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krungthep Yodchatri. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yodchatri shoots in for a takedown but Michelson shows good takedown defense. Yodchatri moves in looking to clinch but Michelson pushes him off. Michelson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Yodchatri. Yodchatri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michelson 's waist but Michelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yodchatri off to one side. Yodchatri sets himself, and Michelson steps forward looking for the clinch! Yodchatri avoids it this time. Nice sprawl there from Yodchatri as Michelson shoots in. Yodchatri looks to land a combination but Michelson avoids it well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Yodchatri tries to clinch up. Michelson throws a fast counter high kick but Yodchatri manages to duck under it in time. Yodchatri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yodchatri wants it to stay on the feet. Yodchatri is looking to counter the offense by Michelson and move into the clinch. Michelson misses with a takedown and Yodchatri counters with a stiff right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krungthep Yodchatri dominated that second round. That's time! Yodchatri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Michelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yodchatri. Yodchatri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Yodchatri shoots in and drives through. Michelson sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krungthep Yodchatri. That's going to take a lot out of him. Michelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Yodchatri is trying to break the clinch but Michelson is controlling him. Yodchatri wants a takedown.
Yodchatri fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yodchatri misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Horrible takedown attempt by Yodchatri or perhaps it was just good defense by Michelson , which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round. Michelson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yodchatri has time to react. Yodchatri is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Yodchatri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michelson as he jumps to the side. Yodchatri tries to clinch but Michelson is having none of it. Michelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An attempted straight right counter from Yodchatri misses the target. Yodchatri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Michelson tries to avoid it but Yodchatri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Michelson to the ground. Michelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Michelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Michelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yodchatri just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Michelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yodchatri tries to close the distance and clinch but Michelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Michelson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Yodchatri fails with a takedown attempt. Yodchatri fails to land the takedown. Yodchatri shoots in but Michelson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Yodchatri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yodchatri is looking to clinch but Michelson is avoiding it.
Yodchatri moves into range and clinches up with Michelson . Michelson wants to get back to striking at distance but Yodchatri won't allow it.
Yodchatri is trying to pull guard but Michelson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Michelson misses with the head strike.
Yodchatri successfully pulls guard.
Yodchatri is trying to keep Michelson in close.
Yodchatri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Michelson controls from within his opponent's guard. Michelson trying to control but Yodchatri is working from the bottom. Yodchatri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Michelson postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Grorge Michelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Michelson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grorge Michelson !
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energy
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