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Event:
PAcio 27
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Molotov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molotov wants it to stay on the feet.
Molotov feints the counter takedown.
No luck for Kaen with that takedown attempt.
Molotov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Molotov tried to score with a low kick but Kaen checks it.
Molotov misses the jab.
Molotov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Molotov leaves Kaen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Molotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khon Kaen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaen shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Molotov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kaen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Kaen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Molotov sprawls well. Molotov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaen gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Molotov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaen fails to pull guard.
Molotov gets underhooks to prevent Kaen's takedown attempt.
Molotov trying to land knees to the body.
Kaen tries to break the clinch but Molotov is controlling the position.
Kaen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Molotov smiles and moves away.
Molotov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaen. #T2#
Kaen doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Molotov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Kaen keeps moving.
Molotov with a nice head shot there.
Kaen has momentary wrist control but Molotov slips an elbow through the middle.
Molotov distracts Kaen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Molotov passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Molotov there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Molotov working Kaen over with strikes.
Kaen moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Kaen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Molotov pushes down on Kaen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molotov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Kaen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Molotov drops an elbow to the side of Kaen's head.
Molotov is nestled in close to Kaen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Molotov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Molotov working the head and body with strikes.
Molotov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Molotov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kaen defend it? Molotov steps over the head and cranks it - Kaen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Molotov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrei Molotov!
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Event:
Pacio 25
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Ohmsford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaen was covering up waiting for the punch and Ohmsford finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Ohmsford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Kaen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ohmsford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ohmsford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaen's head.#SUB2#
Kaen pushes a forearm under Ohmsford's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ohmsford is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khon Kaen!
Khon Kaen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Pacio 23
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Kaen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stephan Sylvanas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sylvanas fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaen cracks Sylvanas with an open hand slap.
Sylvanas throws a hook to the side of Kaen's head but Kaen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sylvanas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaen darts in looking for a takedown but Sylvanas gets double underhooks and turns Kaen into the cage.
Sylvanas digs a good hook to Kaen's body.
Kaen ducks under a wild hook from Sylvanas.#TD#
Kaen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sylvanas on his heels. He'll look to pass Sylvanas's guard now, I'm sure.
Sylvanas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kaen dives into side control.
#REVB#
Kaen controls the position.
Kaen throws an elbow but Sylvanas slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Kaen has an Americana. Sylvanas didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kaen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kaen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Khon Kaen!
After winning the bout, Khon Kaen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 15
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Fifka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fifka is keen to just control but Kaen is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Kaen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fifka pulls his head out easily.
Fifka wants to control but Kaen is keeping him busy.
Kaen wants to control but Fifka is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fifka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaen defending well though. #SUB2#
Kaen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kaen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaen is looking for a sweep. Fifka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kaen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kaen trying to control from the bottom.
Fifka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Kaen looking for submissions off his back.
Kaen trying to control from the bottom.
Fifka is stalling here. Kaen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fifka seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kaen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fifka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Kaen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kaen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Fifka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fifka is trying to control but can't.
Fifka is trying to stand up here but Kaen is controlling him well.
Kaen wants to pass the guard but Fifka is defending well.
Kaen stalling.
Fifka trying to control but Kaen postures up.
#T3#
Kaen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kaen trying to pass the guard but Fifka defending well.
Fifka is trying to maintain the position but Kaen is very close to passing his half guard.
Fifka is looking to get back to is feet but Kaen passes into side control.
Kaen advances to mount.
Kaen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Kaen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fifka tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Kaen goes for an armbar but Fifka turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fifka.
Fifka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kaen trying to control the position.
Fifka wants to control from the top but Kaen keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kaen wants to pass the guard but Fifka is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khon Kaen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fifka closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Kaen.
#TD2#
Fifka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kaen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fifka to the mat. Fifka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Fifka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Kaen gets a double leg takedown into Fifka's guard.
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!
Kaen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fifka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fifka working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Kaen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fifka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kaen, into his guard. #REVR#
Fifka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Fifka postures up in Kaen's guard and throws a big left but Kaen blocks it.
Kaen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kaen is looking to advance position but Fifka won't allow it.
Fifka is trying to control but Kaen manages to pass to mount!
Fifka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Kaen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Kaen wants to sweep here but Fifka controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kaen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kaen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fifka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fifka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fifka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaen keeping moving, preventing Fifka from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fifka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Kaen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fifka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaen is trying to keep Fifka in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fifka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fifka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fifka trying to control but Kaen is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaen is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Kaen drops back looking for a leg! Fifka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fifka manages to kick Kaen off! Kaen jumps back into Fifka's guard. #SUB#
Fifka looking for a guillotine here but Kaen defends easily.
Fifka working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fifka keeping full guard, as Kaen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khon Kaen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Kaen moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kaen has Fifka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kaen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fifka tumbling to the mat - Kaen dives into Fifka's guard.
Fifka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kaen manages to pass to side control.
Kaen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR#
Kaen is taking a breather. Fifka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fifka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Kaen wants to control but Fifka is keeping him busy.
Fifka looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Kaen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fifka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fifka tries to get to full guard but Kaen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kaen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaen is looking to take a break and control but Fifka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fifka wants to control the action here but instead Kaen manages to pass to full mount! #T2##SUB2#
Kaen looking to secure an arm triangle but Fifka defends it well. #SUB2#
Kaen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fifka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fifka!
Fifka trying to control but Kaen is working from the bottom.
Kaen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fifka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fifka is looking to take a break and control but Kaen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kaen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khon Kaen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kaen is positioning himself well to prevent Fifka advancing to mount.
Kaen is looking to improve his position.
Khon Kaen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fifka wants to take a breather but Kaen is having none of it.
Kaen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fifka. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fifka is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kaen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fifka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaen is adopting a defensive guard.
Alvin Fifka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that Kaen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khon Kaen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khon Kaen!
A relieved looking Khon Kaen 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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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 12
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Kaen tries to clinch up.
Kosznik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaen throws out the jab.
Kosznik leaves Kaen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kosznik feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kosznik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kaen jumps guard but Kosznik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosznik scores with a shot to the side of Kaen's head.
Kosznik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khon Kaen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaen is trying to pull guard but Kosznik turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kaen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kosznik smiles and moves away.
#T1##CL2#
Kosznik moves into the clinch.
Kaen wants a takedown but no success here.
Kosznik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaen has a couple of punches blocked by Kosznik.
Kosznik gets through Kaen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kaen tries to pull guard but Kosznik won't allow it.
Kosznik presses Kaen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kosznik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Kosznik.
Kosznik works on Kaen's body with a couple of short punches.
Kosznik is working Kaen over against the cage.
Kaen tries to pull guard but Kosznik holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaen drops back down to his feet.
Kosznik is working Kaen over against the cage.#T2#
Kosznik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kosznik as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kosznik as the two fighters clinch.
Kosznik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kosznik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaens head.
A short right from Kosznik.
Kosznik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kosznik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosznik is leaning against Kaen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kaen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kosznik smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Kosznik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaen to the ground. Kosznik is now in Kaen's guard.
Kosznik trying to control but Kaen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kaen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kosznik.
Kaen trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Kosznik has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kaen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kosznik is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kaen pulls down on the head and he's put Kosznik to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khon Kaen!
After winning the bout, Khon Kaen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Pacio Fight Night 8
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kaperoinis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kaperoinis is posturing up here but Kaen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kaperoinis tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kaperoinis has to tap! Slick submission there by Kaen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khon Kaen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shinya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shinya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Khon Kaen has been cut.
Kaen takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Shinya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaen slips a jab and a cross from Shinya.
Kaen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shinya's waist but Shinya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaen off to one side. #CL#
Shinya rushes Kaen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaen wants to stall.
Shinya lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shinya lands an elbow that stopped Kaen in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Shinya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Shinya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Kaen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Shinya stands up and beckons Kaen to his feet. #CL#
Shinya clinches.
Shinya lands an elbow that stopped Kaen in his tracks for a moment.
Shinya lands a nice elbow.
Shinya lands an elbow that stopped Kaen in his tracks for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Shinya.
Shinya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Shinya has Kaen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shinya pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kaen tumbling to the mat - Shinya dives into Kaen's guard.
Shinya throws an elbow that misses. Kaen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shinya's guard. Nice move by Kaen!#REVB##T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinya looking for a sweep. Not yet Shinya, not yet.
Kaen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shinya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shinya tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Shinya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaen defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kaen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Shinya pulls Kaen in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaen from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Kaen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kaen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shinya is looking to reverse the position.
What's Shinya going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kaen trying to control the position but Shinya is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinya gets back to half guard.
Shinya might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaen is looking to take a break and control but Shinya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshida Shinya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khon Kaen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Shinya. Those never looked like landing.
Kaen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shinya defends it nicely.
Shinya fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaen in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaen darts in looking for a takedown but Shinya gets double underhooks and turns Kaen into the cage. #TD#
Shinya gets the takedown into side control.
Shinya working away.
Shinya taking a breather here. #T1#
Kaen is trying to control Shinya's posture but Shinya avoids it. #SU#
Shinya stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Shinya gets a clinch.
Kaen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shinya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yoshida Shinya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khon Kaen.
Shinya slowing the pace effectively.
Shinya lands an elbow inside that Kaen shrugs off. #BC#
Shinya breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Shinya closes the distance and clinches.
Shinya is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Kaen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shinya to keep the fight standing.
Shinya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Shinya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Shinya shoots in and bounces Kaen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shinya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Shinya stands and steps away. Kaen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Shinya has closed the distance and engaged Kaen in a clinch.
#T3#
The referee calls for Shinya to work.
Shinya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shinya lands an elbow just above Kaen 's eye. #BC#
Shinya breaks from the clinch.
Shinya keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaen shoots for a takedown but Shinya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaen looks for a takedown but Shinya sprawls well.
Kaen is breathing heavily.#CL#
Kaen gets tackled into the cage by Shinya. Shinya maintains the clinch. #T4#
Shinya lands a nice elbow.
Kaen takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shinya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Kaen tries to sprawl but Shinya drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shinya in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kaen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinya wants to stand up but Kaen is controlling the position.
Shinya is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshida Shinya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khon Kaen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Shinya dives in and scores a takedown into Kaen's guard.
Kaen has a closed guard, preventing Shinya from standing up.
Shinya postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yoshida Shinya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Shinya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shinya has managed to get both his arms back between Kaen's legs - danger averted.
Kaen is trying to keep Shinya in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shinya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shinya seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kaen for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Shinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaen is keeping the position for now.
Kaen is trying to control the position but Shinya postures up.
Shinya seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU#
Shinya gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Shinya forces Kaen back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shinya scores with a shot to the side of Kaen's head.
A knee to the head by Shinya.
Kaen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shinya lands a shot to the body.
Kaen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shinya is pressed up against the cage. Kaen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shinya down to the mat. Shinya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shinya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaen can do to turn this around?#CL#
Shinya clinches up against the cage.
Yoshida Shinya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shinya lands with a right to the head.
Shinya prevents Kaen from breaking the clinch.
Kaen tries to break the clinch but Shinya is controlling the position.
Shinya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shinya lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Shinya.
Shinya leaning against his opponent.
Shinya scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Khon Kaen's cut even more.
Kaen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shinya presses Kaen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shinya lands an elbow just above Kaen 's eye.
Shinya connects with a knee to the head.
Shinya lands a left hand.
Shinya lands an elbow inside that Kaen shrugs off.
Shinya lands a nice elbow.
Shinya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinya lands a nice elbow. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Shinya.
Kaen takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shinya.
Shinya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shinya lands a shot to the body.
Shinya content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shinya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shinya cracks Kaen with a nice body shot.
Khon Kaen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shinya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaen backwards.
Shinya slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Shinya.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshida Shinya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shinya 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshida Shinya!
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