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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 522 p4p, 777 weight class) and Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 35 p4p, 48 weight class). Asai has chosen Dragon as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Sripituksakul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sripituksakul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sripituksakul's head backwards.
Sripituksakul throws a big shot that misses.
Sripituksakul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Sripituksakul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai misses with a low kick.
Sripituksakul tries to counter with a takedown but Asai is quick to defend against it.
Good leg kick by Asai .
Sripituksakul cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sripituksakul to score with a decent uppercut.
Sripituksakul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Asai misses.
A slow jab from Sripituksakul misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai scores with a sloppy right hand. Sripituksakul should have avoided that one.
Sripituksakul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sripituksakul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sripituksakul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sripituksakul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sripituksakul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sripituksakul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asai controls the position for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Sripituksakul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is trying to get an arm triangle but Asai is defending well.
Asai pushes Sripituksakul away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sripituksakul gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sripituksakul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sripituksakul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asai , who protects the arm well.
Sripituksakul is trying to ground and pound but Asai uses the momentary lack of control by Sripituksakul to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul seems to be working for a kimura but Asai defends the submission attempt.
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asai defends it well.
Sripituksakul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sripituksakul is working for a kimura but Asai is defending it quite comfortably.
Asai taking some punishment here, with Sripituksakul in his half guard.
Sripituksakul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asai defending well though.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Asai is having none of it.
Sripituksakul prevents Asai from improving his position.
Sripituksakul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sripituksakul thows a huge punch but Asai dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Little Kitty Sripituksakul will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Sripituksakul.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sripituksakul shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Asai 's guard.
Sripituksakul postures up in Asai 's guard and throws a big left but Asai blocks it.
Sripituksakul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sripituksakul has gone for a leg lock! Asai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sripituksakul's guard.
Asai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sripituksakul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sripituksakul looking to control.
Asai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul has an active guard here but Asai has managed to pass into half guard.
Sripituksakul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sripituksakul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
Sripituksakul throwing strikes but missing.
Asai controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
Asai looking for a sweep. Not yet Asai , not yet.
Sripituksakul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Asai 's head.
Sripituksakul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul throws a strike but Asai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sripituksakul is trying to control the position but Asai postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asai is aware though and is defending well.
Asai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sripituksakul working for a triangle but Asai defends it easily.
Sripituksakul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sripituksakul has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Asai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sripituksakul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sripituksakul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Asai prevents Sripituksakul from improving his position.
Asai trying to control from half guard but Sripituksakul is working away.
Sripituksakul trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sripituksakul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Little Kitty Sripituksakul will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sripituksakul throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sripituksakul. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Sripituksakul misses.
Sripituksakul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sripituksakul throws a big shot that misses.
Asai is looking to slow Sripituksakul down with leg kicks.
Sripituksakul shoots in and gets a takedown into Asai 's guard.
Sripituksakul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul throws a big right hand that misses.
Sripituksakul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
Sripituksakul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Asai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sripituksakul has Asai in his guard.
Sripituksakul working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Asai has passed into half guard!
Sripituksakul is looking to improve his position.
Sripituksakul gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul 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.
Sripituksakul throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Asai escapes and throws Sripituksakul's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Sripituksakul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sripituksakul is looking to regain half guard here but Asai keeps moving and retains side control.
Asai content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul tries to bench press Asai off him but Asai keeps the position.
Sripituksakul looking for a sweep but Asai has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sripituksakul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Asai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sripituksakul to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sripituksakul is in bad spot here.
Good control from Asai .
Sripituksakul manages to reverse the position and now he's in Asai 's guard. Nice work there by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul trying to move into half guard but instead Asai has managed to sweep!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sripituksakul trying to keep a closed guard but Asai is proving a slippery customer.
Asai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sripituksakul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asai has managed to get both his arms back between Sripituksakul's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yoshihiro Asai just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai thows a body kick. Sripituksakul tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab lands there for Asai .
Some wild striking there from Asai .
The fighters circling - Sripituksakul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sripituksakul swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Sripituksakul walks into a stiff left hand from Asai .
Asai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sripituksakul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a leg kick but Sripituksakul moved away.
Asai walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Asai .
Sripituksakul lands a nice hook to Asai 's body. Asai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sripituksakul.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Sripituksakul ducks down to avoid it.
Sripituksakul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Sripituksakul moved out of range nicely.
Sripituksakul cracks Asai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Sripituksakul misses.
Asai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sripituksakul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai takes one to the chin there.
Sripituksakul blocks a jab.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Sripituksakul looks for a takedown but Asai sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai swings for the body but Sripituksakul moves out of range.
Sripituksakul tries to counter with a takedown but Asai is quick to defend against it.
Asai lands a lovely overhand right.
Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown but Asai shows good takedown defense.
Sripituksakul moves out of range of the body kick.
Asai lands a high kick!
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!
Asai slips a straight right by Sripituksakul.
Asai throws a head kick that misses
and Sripituksakul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asai !
Sripituksakul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sripituksakul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sripituksakul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sripituksakul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Asai is trying to get back to half guard.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sripituksakul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Sripituksakul are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sripituksakul tries to move to mount but Asai blocks the move with his legs.
Sripituksakul goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Asai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sripituksakul's guard! Nice work there by Asai !
Sripituksakul throws his legs up looking for a submission but Asai uses it to pass to side control.
Sripituksakul is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Asai dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut.
Sripituksakul fails to land the takedown.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Sripituksakul saw that one coming.
A big left from Asai misses.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Asai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Asai is predictable there
so Sripituksakul counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul stopping the sweep attempt from Asai .
Asai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sripituksakul is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul gets the takedown into side control.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position but Asai is working away.
Sripituksakul has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Asai is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sripituksakul yanks on the arm and Asai is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sripituksakul.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Little Kitty Sripituksakul 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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