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DMMA 417: Sitsongrit v Reis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Asmodeus (ranked 2438 p4p, 4165 weight class) and Corbiniano Piccirilli (ranked 260 p4p, 383 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leonard Asmodeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corbiniano Piccirilli!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmodeus misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Piccirilli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Piccirilli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Asmodeus lands but Piccirilli takes it in his stride.
Asmodeus dodges the punch combination from Piccirilli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmodeus tries to bum rush Piccirilli with a series of wild strikes but Piccirilli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Piccirilli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmodeus backs away from a small jab... but Piccirilli lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Asmodeus crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Piccirilli with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Corbiniano Piccirilli!
Our winner, Corbiniano Piccirilli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 2830 p4p, 3151 weight class) and Jean Luc Gaspard (ranked 186 p4p, 197 weight class). Fukumitsu comes to the cage accompanied by help_urself. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Luc Gaspard!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut
and Gaspard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Gaspard digs a good hook to Fukumitsu's body.
Fukumitsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaspard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaspard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fukumitsu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gaspard with a nice calf kick.
Gaspard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fukumitsu finds it's way round the side to connect with Gaspard's head.
Gaspard connects with a leg kick.
Fukumitsu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaspard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fukumitsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaspard.
Fukumitsu missing with a left hand there. Gaspard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Gaspard.
Gaspard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaspard looks to throw the jab but Fukumitsu is out of range.
Fukumitsu throws a counter high kick but Gaspard was just alert enough to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaspard. Fukumitsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaspard staying out of range there.
Gaspard lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook.
Gaspard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaspard tries to land a leg kick but Fukumitsu saw it coming and moves away.
Donk. Fukumitsu catches Gaspard right on the button with a cross.
Fukumitsu lands with an overhand left.
 Gaspard is rocked!
Fukumitsu drops Gaspard with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gaspard! Fukumitsu dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shaman Weaver (ranked 883 p4p, 2702 weight class) and Juan Carlos (ranked 101 p4p, 272 weight class). Weaver's entrance music is Close Your Eyes by Acen. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaman Weaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Juan Carlos!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carlos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weaver manages to avoid it.
Weaver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weaver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carlos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Weaver misses the target.
Weaver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carlos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carlos throws an overhand right that lands on Weaver's shoulder, as Weaver tries to avoid the shot.
Carlos scores with the left hand. Weaver knows he should have avoided that one.
Weaver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver defending well as Carlos loads up on a big left hand.
Carlos misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Weaver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carlos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weaver throws a big counter combination but Carlos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weaver throws a nice looking combination but Carlos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos looks to land a combination but Weaver avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Weaver misses its target.
Carlos tries to bum rush Weaver with a series of wild strikes but Weaver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carlos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carlos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weaver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlos misses with a combination
and Weaver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weaver shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Weaver showed some decent athleticism there.
Carlos tries to get to full guard but Weaver has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Weaver.
Carlos tries to get to full guard but Weaver has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Weaver seems content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weaver is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carlos sees it coming and defends easily.
Weaver wants to free his trapped foot but Carlos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Weaver trying to control from half guard but Carlos is working away.
Weaver is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carlos sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver slips a nice elbow through Carlos's hands, connecting with Carlos's forehead.
Weaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlos keeps working.
Weaver is thwarting Carlos's attempts to control the position.
Carlos manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver forces his way into half guard.
Weaver controlling the action here.
Weaver wants to control but Carlos is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weaver looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weaver tries to pass to full mount but Carlos defends it.
Weaver seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carlos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carlos.
Weaver forces his way into half guard.
Weaver winds up and cracks Carlos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Weaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carlos defends it well.
Carlos is not content to let Weaver control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
That's time! Weaver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Weaver moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaman Weaver is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Carlos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlos misses with a body kick.
Carlos throws a series of punches but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver slips a jab and a cross from Carlos.
Weaver drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weaver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver passes Carlos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Weaver controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carlos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Weaver scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Weaver connects with a nice short shot to Carlos's temple.
Weaver slows the pace down in half guard.
Carlos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Weaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlos keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Weaver in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlos has hold of Weaver's hands but Weaver slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Weaver is trying to control the action in half guard but Carlos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Weaver has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Weaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carlos can do to turn this around?
Carlos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Weaver tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carlos is trying desperately to improve position.
Weaver landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carlos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carlos is squirming around, avoiding Weaver's attempts to control the action.
Weaver landing shots from mount.
Weaver landing shots from mount.
Weaver looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by Weaver.
Carlos is rocked!
Carlos tries to reverse the position but Weaver maintains control.
Carlos is still in real trouble! Can Weaver finish him?
Weaver connects with a bit shot that sees Carlos covering up! More strikes from Weaver and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Weaver is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaman Weaver!
A very excited looking Shaman Weaver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Barbosa (ranked 1603 p4p, 1253 weight class) and Manny Johnson (ranked 179 p4p, 142 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson knocks Barbosa to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
 It looks like Junior Barbosa has been cut.
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbosa is defending well.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barbosa to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barbosa to his feet.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punishing Division in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Barbosa misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Barbosa takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa is looking to land body kicks.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Barbosa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Barbosa avoids it this time.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barbosa stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Johnson gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Johnson swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson prevents Barbosa from breaking the clinch.
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
As Barbosa backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Barbosa manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Junior Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Johnson.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barbosa tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barbosa to the ground. Barbosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Barbosa's cut.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson looks for a takedown but Barbosa sprawls well.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Junior Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Johnson.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbosa. Barbosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Barbosa backpedaling.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Barbosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barbosa throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbosa is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Barbosa circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Barbosa throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Barbosa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Barbosa leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Manny Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
That kick from Barbosa tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa lands the left hand.
Barbosa throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Barbosa shakes him off and moves away.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Barbosa with a nice cross.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Johnson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Barbosa gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Barbosa!
A very excited looking Junior Barbosa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Valdenius (ranked 737 p4p, 501 weight class) and Del Salar (ranked 88 p4p, 62 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobo Valdenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Del Salar!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Valdenius.
Valdenius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Valdenius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Salar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Valdenius but great work by Salar.
Valdenius tries to bench press Salar off him but Salar keeps the position.
Valdenius wants to control but Salar postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valdenius tries to improve position but can't.
Valdenius is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Valdenius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Valdenius is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Valdenius is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdenius keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Valdenius wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valdenius manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valdenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Valdenius, not yet.
Valdenius is trying to control the position but Salar postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdenius has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Valdenius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valdenius holds on and takes a little breather.
Valdenius working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Salar has passed into half guard!
Valdenius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valdenius wants to control but Salar is keeping busy.
Valdenius tries to get to full guard but Salar has control of the leg.
Salar is taking a breather. Valdenius 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salar wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Salar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Valdenius.
Valdenius throws a lazy uppercut
and Salar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valdenius throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Salar to counter with a crisp jab.
Valdenius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salar.
Valdenius swings away with a body shot that misses
and Salar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valdenius thinking.
Valdenius misses with a combination
and Salar counters with a nice right hand that sends Valdenius toppling to the canvas! Valdenius scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Salar finish him?!
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!
Salar dodges the punch combination from Valdenius.
Valdenius misses with a lunging right hand
and Salar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valdenius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Valdenius's head backwards.
Valdenius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valdenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salar moves away.
Salar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salar scores with a nice right hand.
Valdenius lands an overhand right.
Valdenius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salar counters with a left to the body.
Salar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Valdenius is breathing heavily.
Salar scores with a hook to the body. Valdenius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salar feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Valdenius sprawling to the canvas! Valdenius rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Salar finish him?!
 Valdenius is rocked!
Salar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valdenius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Valdenius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valdenius looks to score with a jab to the body but Salar is just out of range.
Valdenius seems to have got his legs back now.
Salar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdenius throws a poor cross that misses
and Salar counters with a nice right hand that sends Valdenius toppling to the canvas! Valdenius scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Salar finish him?!
Salar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valdenius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salar cracks Valdenius with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Del Salar!
Del Salar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwadwo Adunga Jr (ranked 408 p4p, 605 weight class) and Dan Jones (ranked 53 p4p, 78 weight class). Adunga Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the Tiger. Kwadwo Adunga Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adunga Jr throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Adunga Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Adunga Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adunga Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Adunga Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adunga Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Adunga Jr and move into the clinch position.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Adunga Jr back into the cage.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones pushes Adunga Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Adunga Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.
It looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Adunga Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones looking for the RNC.
Adunga Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LA FIGHT BARN, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jones's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Adunga Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jones.
Well, with Jones on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Adunga Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jones has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Adunga Jr's body.
Jones tightening his grip on Adunga Jr, looking for the choke.
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr staying busy and making it hard for Jones to control.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Adunga Jr is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Jones is trying to control but Adunga Jr is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Jones wants to take Adunga Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
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.
Jones looking to control but Adunga Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adunga Jr tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones fails to move to back control.
Adunga Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Adunga Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Adunga Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adunga Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Adunga Jr staying out of range there.
Adunga Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Kwadwo Adunga Jr has been cut.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight left.
Jones throws out a counter right but Adunga Jr avoids it with no problem.
Adunga Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adunga Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Adunga Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adunga Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adunga Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones forces Adunga Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Adunga Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Adunga Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Adunga Jr's guard.
Adunga Jr wants to get back to his feet but Jones passes into half guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Adunga Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jones fails to move to back control.
Jones prevents Adunga Jr from getting the reversal.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones tries to control but Adunga Jr wriggling away.
Jones seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Adunga Jr is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adunga Jr is looking to escape.
Jones goes for an armbar but Adunga Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Adunga Jr.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Adunga Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Jones pulls Adunga Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Adunga Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones wants to control the position but Adunga Jr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Adunga Jr stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jones to get to his feet.
Adunga Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones tries to clinch but Adunga Jr moves out of range.
Adunga Jr sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kwadwo Adunga Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Adunga Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Adunga Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Adunga Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adunga Jr cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Adunga Jr and move into the clinch position.
Adunga Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Adunga Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice cross by Adunga Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Adunga Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adunga Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Adunga Jr throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adunga Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Adunga Jr back into the cage.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adunga Jr prevents it.
Adunga Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Adunga Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands a body punch.
Adunga Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones tries a body shot but Adunga Jr blocks it.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Adunga Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adunga Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adunga Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Jones.
Adunga Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Adunga Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Adunga Jr blocks it.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Adunga Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adunga Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr misses with a body punch.
Adunga Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adunga Jr's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Adunga Jr fails to land.
Adunga Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adunga Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adunga Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adunga Jr up against the cage.
Adunga Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Adunga Jr tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adunga Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Adunga Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Adunga Jr is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adunga Jr down to the mat. Adunga Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adunga Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Adunga Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adunga Jr lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Adunga Jr lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Adunga Jr takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jones is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones wants to clinch up but Adunga Jr keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adunga Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Adunga Jr lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Adunga Jr waves Jones back to his feet!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Adunga Jr finish him?
Adunga Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Adunga Jr drops Jones with a naaaaasty hook - Jones is in real trouble here! Adunga Jr dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
Kwadwo Adunga Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 168 p4p, 366 weight class) and Davon Davis (ranked 25 p4p, 54 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 29 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Davon Davis!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman moves out of range of the body kick from Davis.
Zimmerman has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Davis circles away easily
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Zimmerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Davis backs away, Zimmerman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Davis throws a front kick that sends Zimmerman stumbling back into the cage.
Davis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Zimmerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zimmerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Davis pinned against the cage. Davis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, jab by Davis - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman slips a straight right by Davis.
Zimmerman blocks a head kick by Davis.
Zimmerman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zimmerman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zimmerman moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis thows a body kick. Zimmerman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zimmerman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davis on his heels. He'll look to pass Davis's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimmerman is pushing down on Davis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Davis is fighting to maintain full guard but Zimmerman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zimmerman moves into full mount! Davis won't be happy about that!
Zimmerman goes for an armbar but Davis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to get up but he can't break Zimmerman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zimmerman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Davis rolls with it to try and escape but Zimmerman cranks on the arm and Davis is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moritz Zimmerman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kongthoranee Sitsongrit (ranked 36 p4p, 193 weight class) and Dakota Reis (ranked 5 p4p, 24 weight class). Reis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cree Prayer Song - Young Spirit. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dakota Reis!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reis moves away.
Reis throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit throws a big counter combination but Reis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reis.
Reis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Reis connects with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Reis controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Reis fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Reis swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reis has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reis presses Sitsongrit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reis tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Reis's ribcage. Reis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Reis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reis lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Reis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Reis.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Reis swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Reis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reis backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Reis blocks it.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Reis back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Reis misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reis clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Reis avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Reis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Reis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Reis lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Reis misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Reis.
Reis throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Reis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reis lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reis. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Reis strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Reis should have avoided that one.
Reis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dakota Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Reis throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Reis misses.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Reis counters with a body kick that stops Sitsongrit in his tracks momentarily.
Reis moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Reis scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit stuns Reis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Reis avoids it easily.
Reis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Reis down.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Reis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reis misses with a low kick.
Reis throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Reis's shoulder, as Reis tries to avoid the shot.
Reis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Reis moves out of range.
Reis looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reis throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Reis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Reis saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reis.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Reis.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Reis.
Reis throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Reis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Kongthoranee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sitsongrit jabs Reis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reis misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Reis cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab from Reis.
Reis misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Reis is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Reis misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Reis was well out of range.
Reis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Reis moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Reis.
Sitsongrit tests Reis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reis moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Reis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Reis moved out of range.
Reis takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Reis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Reis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reis.
Reis loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reis doesn't seem phased though.
Reis slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reis manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Reis misses.
Reis checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reis - that will leave a mark!
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Reis throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Reis wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Reis avoids it easily.
Reis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit. Reis shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Reis circles away.
Reis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Reis.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reis throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reis scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Reis saw that one coming.
Reis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Reis slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Reis right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Reis misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Reis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reis down.
Reis scores with a jab to the head.
Reis misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Reis blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Reis only half commits.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reis throws out the jab.
Reis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reis was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Nice body kick there by Reis.
Reis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reis throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reis moves out of range of the body kick.
Reis avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Reis is out of range.
Reis throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Reis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reis.
Reis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Reis scoring well with a low kick there.
Reis throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Reis.
Reis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Reis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reis tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Good exchange - Reis coming out on top.
Reis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Reis throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reis is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reis avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Reis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reis misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dakota Reis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Reis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Reis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reis.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reis is able to avoid easily.
Reis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Reis.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reis counters with a nice uppercut.
Reis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Reis connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Reis avoids it easily.
Reis lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reis throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Reis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Reis is out of range.
Reis misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Reis misses the target.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reis.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Reis's head.
Reis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reis throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Reis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reis throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Reis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reis misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reis.
Reis checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
A nice side step and Reis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reis connects with a jab.
Reis slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Reis moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Reis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reis lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reis takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Reis avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Reis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reis wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Reis throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reis.
Reis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Reis throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Reis avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Reis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reis's head.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit tests Reis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reis blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Reis.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Reis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Reis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reis looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Reis's knee but Reis avoids it well.
Reis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reis misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reis. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reis.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reis throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Reis saw that one coming.
Reis misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Reis circles away.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Reis's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Reis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reis.
Reis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Reis controls the action.
Reis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Reis misses with the head strike.
Reis working aggressively here.
Reis lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Reis.
A short right from Reis on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Reis cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reis lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Reis controls the action.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Reis controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kongthoranee Sitsongrit did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Reis misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Reis throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Reis moves out of range of the strikes.
Reis throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reis throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Reis avoids it.
A good leg kick by Reis.
Reis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Reis moved out of range nicely.
Reis digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Reis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Reis was well out of range.
Reis throws a counter combo.
Reis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reis lands the left hand.
Reis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Reis ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Reis scores with a leg kick.
Reis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reis lands the left hand.
Reis misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Reis moves out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Reis.
Reis throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Reis is out of range.
Reis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Reis settles back down.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Reis.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reis.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Reis avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Reis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reis lands with a light punch inside.
Reis blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Reis.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Reis.
Reis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Reis scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis avoiding damage.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reis tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Reis.
Reis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Reis's head back.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Reis circles away.
Reis tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reis is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Reis moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Reis's legs.
Reis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Reis slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reis throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reis walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Reis swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Reis throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Reis moved away.
A little jabbing left from Reis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Reis misses the target.
A shot to the body from Reis misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Reis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reis thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Reis counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dakota Reis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Reis throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Reis throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reis misses with a wild body shot.
Reis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Reis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reis throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Reis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reis throws a body kick that misses.
Reis misses with a looping right.
A lazy body kick from Reis
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Reis circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Reis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reis throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reis moves away.
Reis counters with a body kick.
Reis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reis just misses with a punch to the body.
Reis tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reis.
Sitsongrit presses Reis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Reis has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Reis.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reis ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Reis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Reis's ribs.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Reis is out of range.
Reis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit jabs Reis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reis misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Reis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reis throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Reis moved out of range nicely.
Reis takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit sizes up Reis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reis manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Reis.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab by Reis.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reis to score with a decent uppercut.
Reis connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reis throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Reis moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reis manages to avoid it.
Reis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Reis checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Reis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sitsongrit's knee momentarily.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reis on the side of the head.
Reis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Reis swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Reis moves out of range easily.
Reis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reis walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Reis slips the punch.
Reis loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reis.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reis doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Reis staying out of range there.
Reis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Reis's head back.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Reis throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Reis misses with a low kick.
Reis misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reis looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Reis avoids the punch easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reis.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Reis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kongthoranee Sitsongrit!
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Kongthoranee Sitsongrit misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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