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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kittisak Saetang (ranked 2382 p4p, 2178 weight class) and Yasuda Takahiro (ranked 249 p4p, 233 weight class). Takahiro has chosen The Enemy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 cm
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kittisak Saetang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yasuda Takahiro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saetang keeps the fight on the outside.
Takahiro tries to clinch up.
It looked like Saetang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takahiro.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saetang tries a body shot but Takahiro blocks it.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
Takahiro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saetang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Takahiro is defending well.
Takahiro has a couple of punches blocked by Saetang.
Takahiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takahiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saetang misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahiro backwards.
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
Saetang can't find room to land a body shot as Takahiro controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahiro.
Saetang misses with the head strike.
Saetang tries to work over Takahiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Saetang avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
Takahiro blocking some punches.
Saetang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takahiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saetang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Takahiro.
Saetang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takahiro backwards.
I was talking to Saetang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takahiro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saetang throws a head punch that misses.
Takahiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahiro stalling.
Saetang tries to work over Takahiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saetang tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kittisak Saetang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saetang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saetang.
Saetang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saetang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saetang is working for takedown but Takahiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahiro misses with some punches.
Saetang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Saetang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
Takahiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saetang misses with a body punch.
Saetang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saetang lands with a short shot to the head.
Saetang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takahiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saetang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Takahiro tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Saetang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saetang gets tackled into the cage by Takahiro. Takahiro maintains the clinch.
Saetang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takahiro backwards.
Takahiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saetang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takahiro can turn it around.
Saetang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saetang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saetang struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahiro controls his hands.
Takahiro tries to land a knee to the head but Saetang blocks with his arms.
Takahiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saetang backwards.
Takahiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takahiro throws a head punch that misses.
Takahiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahiro misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takahiro.
Saetang working aggressively here.
Saetang lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saetang.
Saetang blocks an uppercut.
Saetang misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang looking for a takedown.
Takahiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saetangs head.
Takahiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saetang.
Saetang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saetang goes for a takedown attempt but Takahiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takahiro forces Saetang back against the cage and clinches.
Saetang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takahiro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saetang.
Takahiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahiro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takahiro misses with a knee strike.
Takahiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Saetang.
A short uppercut from Saetang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yasuda Takahiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saetang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takahiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yasuda Takahiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saetang.
Saetang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takahiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Saetang tries to work over Takahiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takahiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saetang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Takahiro fails to land.
Saetang blocking some punches.
Saetang lands with a right to the head.
Saetang is leaning against Takahiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
Takahiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang blocks an uppercut.
Saetang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
Takahiro throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saetang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takahiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takahiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahiro breaks the clinch.
Takahiro tries to clinch but Saetang is having none of it.
Saetang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takahiro ducks under a wild hook from Saetang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahiro! But no joy.
Saetang throws a hook to the side of Takahiro's head but Takahiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahiro instigates a clinch.
Takahiro misses with some punches.
Saetang lands a right hand.
Takahiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahiro working aggressively here.
Takahiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saetang's elbow.
Saetang blocking some punches.
Takahiro blocks an uppercut.
Takahiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saetang backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saetang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saetang.
Saetang lands with a left to the head.
Takahiro has a couple of punches blocked by Saetang.
A body shot lands from Saetang.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takahiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saetang lands a nice uppercut.
Saetang tries a body shot but Takahiro blocks it.
Saetang has a couple of punches blocked by Takahiro.
Kittisak Saetang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saetang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takahiro throws a head punch that misses.
Saetang is working for takedown but Takahiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kittisak Saetang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saetang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takahiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takahiro pushes Saetang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saetang can't find room to land a body shot as Takahiro controls the action.
Saetang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saetang has a couple of punches blocked by Takahiro.
Saetang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takahiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Takahiro fails to land.
Takahiro misses with the head strike.
Takahiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saetang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takahiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saetang lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahiro.
Saetang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahiro's elbow.
Takahiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saetang.
Takahiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saetang blocks an uppercut.
Takahiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saetang throws a jab but it's blocked by Takahiro.
Takahiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Takahiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Saetang misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takahiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saetang finds it's way round the side to connect with Takahiro's head.
Takahiro is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Takahiro
and Saetang counters with a nice right hand that sends Takahiro toppling to the canvas! Takahiro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saetang finish him?!
Takahiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Saetang finish him?
Kittisak Saetang is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saetang counters with a huge right that knocks Takahiro out cold! Saetang is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kittisak Saetang!
Kittisak Saetang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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