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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John James (ranked 24434 p4p, 3520 weight class) and Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 367 p4p, 253 weight class). John James has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaiyachue scores with a takedown into James's guard.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chaiyachue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chaiyachue throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaiyachue controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chaiyachue lands a jab to the head.
Chaiyachue has managed to clinch.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chaiyachue ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chaiyachue no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James passes Chaiyachue's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
James is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chaiyachue defends it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chaiyachue can do anything to dispel that myth.
James is looking for a kimura here.
Chaiyachue controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James seems to be working for a kimura but Chaiyachue defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chaiyachue is trying to stand up here but James is controlling him well.
Chaiyachue is defending against the submission attempts here by James.
Chaiyachue is trying to control but can't.
James is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chaiyachue controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue trying to control from the bottom.
James is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James is thwarting Chaiyachue's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chaiyachue manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chaiyachue manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now James has Chaiyachue in his guard.
Chaiyachue gets to his feet. James looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chaiyachue's coach down at Mighty MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chaiyachue's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chaiyachue darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the cage.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chaiyachue down to the mat. Chaiyachue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chaiyachue closes the distance and clinches.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the cage.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is looking for a takedown.
Chaiyachue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chaiyachue pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chaiyachue rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
Chaiyachue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue stops a takedown attempt from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chaiyachue pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Chaiyachue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
James drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chaiyachue gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a body shot.
James prevents a body shot from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue tightens his grip and picks James up, before dumping him to the ground. James manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaiyachue stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chaiyachue pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chaiyachue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaiyachue manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Chaiyachue to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! James is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Chaiyachue pulls down on the head and he's put James to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
During a confident post fight interview, Naruesorn Chaiyachue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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