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Event:
Bellicose - DeKoning vs Murphy
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1# Mingdo throws a head kick that misses and Ichiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. No joy there for Ichiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ichiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mingdo. Mingdo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ichiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A big left from Mingdo misses. Mingdo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Mingdo misses the jab. Mingdo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mingdo misses with a few strikes there.
Mingdo throws a shot from downtown. Ichiro moves away and avoids it. Ichiro is looking for the big counter here. Mingdo misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Mingdo misses and Ichiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Mingdo throws a jab when Ichiro was well out of range. Mingdo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mingdo misses with a right hand and Ichiro counters with a left and a right that stings Mingdo. Mingdo throws a head kick that misses and Ichiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Mingdo lands with an overhand left. Decent striking displayed by Mingdo there.#CL2# Ichiro instigates a clinch. #BC2# Ichiro breaks the clinch.
Ichiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mingdo throws out the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ichiro! But no joy. Ichiro swinging wildly here.
Mingdo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2# Ichiro moves out of range of the strikes. Ichiro throws out a counter right but Mingdo avoids it with no problem. Ichiro avoids the head kick by Mingdo.
This has been an exciting period of action! Mingdo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ichiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Miyata Ichiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick and Ichiro moves out of range easily. Ichiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Good leg kick by Mingdo. #CL2# Ichiro clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Ichiro breaks the clinch.
Ichiro scores with a jab to the jaw. Mingdo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ichiro.
#CL2# Ichiro moves into the clinch.#BC2# Ichiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# Ichiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ichiro feints a counter leg kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Mingdo.#CL2# Ichiro clinches up with Mingdo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Mingdo breaks from the clinch.
Mingdo lunges at Ichiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ichiro's hand. Mingdo throws a lazy right hand but Ichiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. As Mingdo backs off Ichiro throws a huge counter combo but Mingdo manages to avoid it all. Mingdo walks into a jab. Ichiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Mingdo connects with a single shot there.#T4# Mingdo scores with a head kick. Ichiro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Miyata Ichiro has been cut. Ichiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mingdo. Mingdo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ichiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mingdo misses with a right hand and Ichiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mingdo misses with a series of wild punches.
Ichiro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mingdo defends it well. Ichiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ichiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wingdo Mingdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mingdo throws the left hand but Ichiro avoids the punch easily. A little jabbing left from Ichiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miyata Ichiro will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Miyata Ichiro's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Ichiro lands a lovely overhand right. Ichiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ichiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. A head kick misses from Mingdo. A countering left hand to the body from Ichiro misses. A decent looking body kick lands there for Mingdo. Mingdo misses with a low kick.
Mingdo goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Mingdo looks to land a right hand but Ichiro moved out of range. Ichiro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Ichiro rushes Mingdo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Ichiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ichiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick and Ichiro moves out of range easily. #T1##CL2# Ichiro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Ichiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A left lands for Mingdo. Mingdo wants to clinch up but Ichiro keeps it at a distance. Ichiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Miyata Ichiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mingdo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ichiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Mingdo. Ichiro throws a counter combo. Ichiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mingdo throws a nice looking combination but Ichiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mingdo tries to clinch but Ichiro moves out of range. Ichiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Mingdo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ichiro to score with a decent uppercut. Ichiro lands a two punch combo.
#T2##CL2# Ichiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Ichiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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! Mingdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# Ichiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Mingdo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ichiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Wingdo Mingdo is winning the standup battle so far. Mingdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Ichiro lands. Ichiro misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# Sloppy strikes from Ichiro. Those never looked like landing. Mingdo tries to clinch but Ichiro moves out of range. As Mingdo backs off Ichiro throws a huge counter combo but Mingdo manages to avoid it all. Ichiro takes a kick to the side of the head. Mingdo throws a right and a left that Ichiro avoids nicely. Mingdo throws a wild body kick that Ichiro sees coming a mile off.#CL2# Ichiro clinches up with Mingdo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Ichiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mingdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mingdo wants to slow Ichiro down by chopping away at his legs. Ichiro wants to counter the offense by Mingdo and move into the clinch position. A head kick by Mingdo misses and Ichiro counters with a nice uppercut. That kick from Mingdo tenderised Ichiro's leg. Ichiro is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4# Ichiro throws a right and a left that both miss. Ichiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mingdo throws out the jab. Ichiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mingdo throws a lazy head kick and Ichiro counters with a one-two to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mingdo misses with a right hand letting Ichiro counter with a right hand. Mingdo misses with a wild combination.
Mingdo looks to throw the jab but Ichiro is out of range. Ichiro is looking for the big counter here. Ichiro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Ichiro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Ichiro tries to bum rush Mingdo with a series of wild strikes but Mingdo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miyata Ichiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Miyata Ichiro's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Ichiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ichiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Mingdo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ichiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mingdo misses with a looping right. Ichiro is looking for the big counter here. Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick and Ichiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick and Ichiro counters with a series of strikes. Mingdo will be more careful next time no doubt. Mingdo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ichiro unleashes a big counter combination but Mingdo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Ichiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ichiro closes the distance and lands a one-two. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mingdo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mingdo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mingdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Mingdo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mingdo tries to land a body kick enabling Ichiro to counter with a crisp jab. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Mingdo lands with a cross. Mingdo looks to throw a body kick and Ichiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick and Ichiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2# Mingdo tries to keep at a distance but Ichiro has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Ichiro manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Ichiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Mingdo lands a head shot. Mingdo takes a swing at Ichiro's ribcage but misses. Ichiro avoids the head kick by Mingdo.
Mingdo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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! Mingdo tries to clinch up but Ichiro circles away and keeps his distance. Despite the aggression on Ichiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A head kick by Mingdo misses and Ichiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ichiro scores with a jab. Mingdo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ichiro. Mingdo misses with a left hand and Ichiro counters with a three punch combo that has Mingdo backing up. Mingdo nods at Ichiro to acknowledge the strikes. Some wild striking there from Ichiro.
#T3# Mingdo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ichiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ichiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mingdo thows a left - swing and a miss! Ichiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ichiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd cheers as Mingdo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ichiro doesn't seem phased though. Mingdo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ichiro avoids the head kick by Mingdo.
Ichiro with the counter takedown but Mingdo avoids it easily. Mingdo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ichiro sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ichiro is looking for the big counter here. Mingdo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here. Wingdo Mingdo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A combination from Ichiro does no damage. Mingdo misses with an uppercut
and Ichiro counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Ichiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4##BC2# Ichiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ichiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Mingdo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mingdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Mingdo backs off Ichiro throws a huge counter combo but Mingdo manages to avoid it all. Mingdo misses with an uppercut. Ichiro saw that one coming.#CL2# Ichiro rushes Mingdo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Ichiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ichiro swinging wildly here.
Miyata Ichiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A jab from Ichiro does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight! Miyata Ichiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ichiro 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyata Ichiro! An out of breath Miyata Ichiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Mingdo vs Cervanka
Date: Oct 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Cervenka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short uppercut from Cervenka. A short right from Cervenka. Mingdo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Cervenka lands an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Cervenka.
Mingdo is trying to break the clinch but Cervenka is controlling him. Cervenka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2# Cervenka is trying to trip Mingdo. He has hold of a leg but Mingdo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cervenka persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Cervenka throwing strikes but missing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cervenka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cervenka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Cervenka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Cervenka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mingdo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1# Cervenka trying to control but Mingdo is working from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cervenka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cervenka scoring with punches to the head and body. Cervenka postures up and lands a big shot to Mingdo's brow. #ROC2#Mingdo is rocked! Cervenka postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mingdo covers up, he's hurt! Cervenka keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Cervenka and the ref steps in to end the fight! Cervenka can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Cervenka! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2021 |
#R1# Mingdo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Mingdo throws the kick towards the body but Kittisak avoids it. Kittisak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Kittisak connects with a solid leg kick. Kittisak throws a head kick that Mingdo semi-blocks.
Kittisak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kittisak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kittisak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mingdo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mingdo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Arthit Kittisak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mingdo punishes Kittisak's body with a nice straight punch. Mingdo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kittisak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kittisak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kittisak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mingdo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Mingdo throws a head kick but Kittisak moves out of range.
Kittisak throws a right hand that Mingdo ducks under and follows up with a left that Mingdo also avoids with ease. Mingdo moves forwards but Kittisak connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1# Mingdo works the jab nicely. Kittisak has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#Kittisak is rocked! Mingdo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kittisak misses with a series of wild punches.
Mingdo scores with a sloppy right hand. Kittisak should have avoided that one. Mingdo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mingdo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kittisak's sensitive parts. Kittisak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. No joy there for Kittisak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Mingdo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Kittisak throws a nice looking combination but Mingdo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick misses from Mingdo. Kittisak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mingdo. Mingdo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Kittisak lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2# Mingdo misses with a leg kick and Kittisak counters with a three punch combo that has Mingdo backing up. Mingdo nods at Kittisak to acknowledge the strikes. Nice body kick from Kittisak. Kittisak moves out of range of the leg kick from Mingdo. Mingdo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mingdo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mingdo looks winded! Mingdo throws a head kick but Kittisak moves out of range.
Kittisak throws a right and a left that both miss. Mingdo tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Kittisak. Mingdo misses with a wild body shot. Kittisak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mingdo's head. Kittisak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mingdo. A head kick misses from Mingdo. As Mingdo looks to move away, Kittisak throws a big counter combo but Mingdo just gets out of the way.#T3# Kittisak lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mingdo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kittisak.
Mingdo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kittisak misses with a double jab.
Kittisak misses with the combination.
A head kick from Kittisak lands but Mingdo takes it in his stride. Mingdo throws a head kick but Kittisak moves out of range.
Kittisak throws a head kick that half lands.
Kittisak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kittisak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# A nice leg kick from Kittisak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kittisak misses with a two punch combination.
Kittisak throws a nice looking combination but Mingdo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mingdo flicks out a counter leg kick but Kittisak steps away. Kittisak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Mingdo throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Kittisak counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Kittisak tries to throw a body punch but Mingdo avoids it by throwing Kittisak back against the cage. Mingdo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kittisak lands a nice uppercut. Kittisak digs a right hand underneath Mingdo's ribcage. Mingdo let out a lung full of air as it connected. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# Kittisak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kittisak connects with a high kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthit Kittisak dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Kittisak lands a slapping body shot.
Mingdo connects with a jab. Kittisak 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. Kittisak looks to land a combination but Mingdo avoids it well. Kittisak misses with a few strikes there.
Kittisak throws a right and a left that both miss. Mingdo connects with a leg kick. Kittisak throws a nice outside leg kick. Arthit Kittisak is winning the standup battle so far. Kittisak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kittisak throws a series of punches but Mingdo avoids them all with ease. Kittisak lands with an overhand left. Danga de danga de dang - Kittisak scores with a four punch combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kittisak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice straight punches there by Mingdo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mingdo. Mingdo tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mingdo thows a leg kick but Kittisak checks it and Kittisak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1# A combination from Kittisak does no damage. Mingdo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Kittisak scores with a body shot.
Mingdo throws a chopping leg kick but Kittisak manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kittisak throws a front kick that sends Mingdo stumbling back into the cage. Kittisak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Mingdo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Mingdo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Mingdo wants to land a leg kick but Kittisak is out of range. Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick and Kittisak moves out of range easily. Kittisak looks to land a combination but Mingdo avoids it well. Kittisak moves out of range of the leg kick from Mingdo. Mingdo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Danga de danga de dang - Kittisak scores with a four punch combination! Kittisak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Mingdo throws a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Kittisak. Mingdo digs a good body shot into Kittisak's ribs. Kittisak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mingdo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kittisak lands a head kick!
Mingdo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kittisak throws a series of punches but Mingdo moves out of range. Mingdo throws out a counter right but Kittisak avoids it with no problem. Mingdo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Some wild striking there from Kittisak.
Mingdo misses with a low kick.
Mingdo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kittisak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kittisak scores with a one two! Mingdo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3# Kittisak fails to land with a series of punches.
Kittisak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kittisak blocks a leg kick. Mingdo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kittisak is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mingdo. Nice jab there from Kittisak. Mingdo lands a nice looking body shot.
Mingdo misses with a leg kick and Kittisak counters with a left and a right that stings Mingdo. Kittisak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kittisak lands a really nice looking cross but Mingdo seems unphased.
Kittisak throws a combination. Mingdo tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Mingdo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kittisak scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kittisak throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4# Kittisak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mingdo. Mingdo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Mingdo throws a head kick that misses. Good leg kick by Kittisak. Kittisak throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Kittisak does no damage. Kittisak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Mingdo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Good leg kick by Mingdo. Kittisak misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Some wild striking there from Kittisak.
Mingdo throws a jab when Kittisak was well out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthit Kittisak dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Kittisak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kittisak looks to land a combination but Mingdo avoids it well. Mingdo unleashes a big counter combination but Kittisak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Mingdo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Mingdo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Mingdo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kittisak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kittisak throws a series of strikes that have Mingdo backpedaling.
Kittisak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mingdo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kittisak. Mingdo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kittisak. It looks like Kittisak has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Mingdo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Some bone on bone action there as Kittisak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kittisak lands a leg kick that knocks Mingdo off balance momentarily. Kittisak fails to land with a series of punches.
Kittisak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mingdo can do to turn this around? Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Mingdo throws a head kick that misses. Mingdo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kittisak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arthit Kittisak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kittisak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mingdo tries a quick counter leg kick but Kittisak is wise to it. Kittisak lands a jab-cross combination. Mingdo throws a lazy head kick #CL# and Kittisak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kittisak. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kittisak. Kittisak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mingdos head. #BC# Kittisak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mingdo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kittisak. Mingdo throws a body shot but no joy. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kittisak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2# Kittisak throws a right and a left that Mingdo avoids nicely. Kittisak misses with a series of wild punches.
Mingdo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kittisak. Kittisak throws a head kick that misses. Kittisak fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Kittisak. Kittisak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kittisak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left and a right from Mingdo both land. Nice combination. Kittisak misses with a two punch combination.
Mingdo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kittisak throws a nice outside leg kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kittisak. Mingdo shrugs it off though. Kittisak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mingdo.
#T3# Kittisak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mingdo. Mingdo misses with a right hand #CL# and Kittisak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kittisak. A right hook to the body lands for Kittisak.
#BC# Kittisak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kittisak misses with a few strikes there.
Kittisak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kittisak is working the combinations to good effect here. Mingdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kittisak lands with a slapping head kick. Mingdo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wingdo Mingdo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A head kick misses from Mingdo. #T4# Kittisak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kittisak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kittisak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mingdo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick and Kittisak moves out of range easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kittisak throws a nice looking combination but Mingdo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mingdo! But no joy. Kittisak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kittisak lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Kittisak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mingdo throws a sloppy head kick and Kittisak moves out of range easily. Kittisak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Mingdo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kittisak. Kittisak scores with a jab to the jaw. Mingdo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Arthit Kittisak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mingdo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kittisak.
And that's the end of the fight! Arthit Kittisak showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kittisak 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthit Kittisak! |
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