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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 94 p4p, 163 weight class) and Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 5 p4p, 10 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kutvonen. That did some damage!
Kutvonen throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kutvonen momentarily.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
A slow jab from Kutvonen misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Kutvonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kutvonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen throws a counter combo.
Kutvonen 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.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Kutvonen misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Kutvonen's legs.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit pushes Kutvonen away with a front kick.
Kutvonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kutvonen lands with an overhand left.
Kutvonen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitsongrit on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitsongrit's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Kutvonen is controlling the position.
Kutvonen won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Kutvonen postures up.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kutvonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen feints and as Sitsongrit raises his hands in defense, Kutvonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kutvonen stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kutvonen stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen connects with the punch.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kutvonen tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Kutvonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Kutvonen pushes him off.
Kutvonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 Petchuanglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.
Kutvonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Kutvonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Kutvonen's leg but Kutvonen calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit motions for Kutvonen to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen lands with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kutvonen stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kutvonen has time to react.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Kutvonen jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Kutvonen didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Kutvonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Kutvonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kutvonen down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit catches Kutvonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kutvonen throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Kutvonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Kutvonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kutvonen walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Kutvonen had a free shot at his head there.
Kutvonen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Kutvonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Kutvonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kutvonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Kutvonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Kutvonen.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Kutvonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kutvonen has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sitsongrit can't fight it off and eventually Kutvonen manages to take the fight to the floor. Sitsongrit looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Kutvonen in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kutvonen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sitsongrit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kutvonen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kutvonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kutvonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kutvonen motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Kutvonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Kutvonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Kutvonen both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
A lazy left from Kutvonen finds it's target.
Kutvonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit thumps Kutvonen with a low kick.
Kutvonen throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Kutvonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kutvonen is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit cracks Kutvonen with an open hand slap.
Kutvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kutvonen tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kutvonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Kutvonen with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kutvonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Kutvonen should have avoided that one.
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Kutvonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kutvonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kutvonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Kutvonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Kutvonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Kutvonen.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kutvonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kutvonen rushes Sitsongrit and presses him up against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Kutvonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Kutvonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lusmu Kutvonen just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kutvonen lands the left hand.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Kutvonen ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kutvonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit clobbers Kutvonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kutvonen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Kutvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Kutvonen moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Kutvonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Kutvonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sitsongrit's half guard.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
Kutvonen lands a couple of digs.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kutvonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kutvonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutvonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutvonen being controlled here momentarily.
Kutvonen stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kutvonen stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit is adopting a defensive guard.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Kutvonen only half commits.
Kutvonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot.
Kutvonen looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kutvonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Kutvonen persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit had his way with Lusmu Kutvonen in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Kutvonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kutvonen cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Kutvonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Kutvonen circles away.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Kutvonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kutvonen darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Kutvonen takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Kutvonen's body.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kutvonen lands with a right hand.
Kutvonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kutvonen scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kutvonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kutvonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Kutvonen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Kutvonen 's knee.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Kutvonen's head back.
Kutvonen throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Kutvonen only half commits.
Kutvonen tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kutvonen avoids it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Kutvonen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kutvonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Kutvonen's belly button to the back.
Kutvonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen feints and as Sitsongrit raises his hands in defense, Kutvonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Kutvonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Kutvonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Kutvonen trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen content to stall in guard here.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutvonen won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Lusmu Kutvonen had this to say: 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.
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