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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 1121 p4p, 139 weight class) and Cabasa Punyawong (ranked 1103 p4p, 135 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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176 cm
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156 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cabasa Punyawong!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlik checks a leg kick.
Pawlik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pawlik misses with a takedown attempt
and Punyawong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pawlik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dick Pawlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punyawong scores with a punch to the head.
Pawlik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Punyawong avoids it really well and circles away.
Pawlik lands with a right hand.
Pawlik throws a series of strikes that have Punyawong backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punyawong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pawlik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pawlik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
You can see the frustration on Punyawong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pawlik goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Punyawong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pawlik but great work by Punyawong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik is trying to get back to half guard.
Pawlik sneaks back into half guard.
Pawlik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pawlik is looking to control Punyawong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pawlik avoid being mounted?
Pawlik wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Punyawong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlik wants to improve his position but Punyawong is controlling well.
Pawlik gets full guard.
Pawlik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Punyawong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Punyawong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Punyawong trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Punyawong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Punyawong manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Punyawong preventing the sweep.
Pawlik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Punyawong is aware though and is defending well.
Pawlik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pawlik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Punyawong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Punyawong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punyawong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pawlik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pawlik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Punyawong defends it easily.
Pawlik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Punyawong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Punyawong won't allow Pawlik to sweep him here.
Pawlik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punyawong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Punyawong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Pawlik will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Punyawong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pawlik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punyawong.
Pawlik fails with a takedown attempt.
Pawlik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Punyawong.
Pawlik misses with a wild body shot.
Punyawong tries a quick counter leg kick but Pawlik is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Punyawong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pawlik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Punyawong.
Punyawong moves away from the strike by Pawlik.
Pawlik misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punyawong was well out of range. Poor timing from Pawlik.
Left hook, right uppercut from Punyawong.
Pawlik throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Punyawong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Punyawong throws a front kick aimed at Pawlik's knee but Pawlik avoids it well.
Pawlik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Punyawong can pounce on him.
Punyawong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pawlik.
Punyawong looks to throw the jab but Pawlik is out of range.
Pawlik is looking to wear down Punyawong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Punyawong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Punyawong wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawlik throws a hook but Punyawong avoids it easily.
Punyawong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Punyawong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pawlik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pawlik throws a poor cross that misses
and Punyawong counters with an outside leg kick.
Cabasa Punyawong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pawlik misses with a combination
and Punyawong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pawlik shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik swings widly with a right hand
and Punyawong counters with a right hand to the body.
Cabasa Punyawong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punyawong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pawlik.
Pawlik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pawlik.
Punyawong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Punyawong can't do much from the bottom here.
Pawlik goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Punyawong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pawlik but great work by Punyawong.
Pawlik gets back to half guard.
Pawlik looking for submissions off his back.
Punyawong is stalling here. Pawlik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Punyawong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pawlik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is looking to take a break and control but Punyawong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pawlik goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Punyawong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pawlik but great work by Punyawong.
Dick Pawlik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pawlik tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Punyawong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Pawlik is looking to improve his position but Punyawong isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is working hard here to advance position.
Punyawong trying to control but Pawlik is having none of it.
Punyawong controlling from mount.
Pawlik is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cabasa Punyawong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Punyawong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pawlik's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Punyawong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Punyawong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pawlik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pawlik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punyawong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pawlik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Punyawong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Punyawong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punyawong scores with a jab to the body.
Punyawong throws a right hand that Pawlik ducks under and follows up with a left that Pawlik also avoids with ease.
Pawlik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pawlik looks to score with a jab to the body but Punyawong is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Punyawong as Pawlik shoots in.
Punyawong throws a series of punches but Pawlik avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pawlik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik misses with a takedown
and Punyawong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Pawlik misses the target.
Punyawong gets caught flat footed, as Pawlik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Punyawong wants to sweep here but Pawlik controlling him for the moment.
Pawlik postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Punyawong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pawlik, into his guard.
Pawlik looking for a guillotine here but Punyawong defends easily.
Pawlik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punyawong is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punyawong trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik has his foot on Punyawong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punyawong works his way back into a safe position though.
Pawlik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punyawong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Punyawong won't allow Pawlik to sweep him here.
Pawlik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pawlik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punyawong wants to pass the guard but Pawlik is keeping the position.
Pawlik wants to sweep here but Punyawong controlling him for the moment.
Punyawong trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pawlik working for a triangle but Punyawong defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Punyawong preventing the sweep.
Pawlik has his foot on Punyawong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punyawong works his way back into a safe position though.
Punyawong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pawlik has his foot on Punyawong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punyawong works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik working for a triangle but Punyawong defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabasa Punyawong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Punyawong 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cabasa Punyawong!
A relieved looking Cabasa Punyawong 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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