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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kittisak Saetang (ranked 2772 p4p, 1582 weight class) and Cody Evans (ranked 226 p4p, 137 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kittisak Saetang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Evans!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saetang, as that shot connected.
Evans slips under a jab from Saetang.
Saetang tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Saetang throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Saetang didn't expect that.
Saetang looking for subs off his back but Evans has passed one foot through into half guard.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang is trying to stand.
Saetang is trying to control but can't.
Saetang is looking to escape.
Saetang tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans stalling away here and it's allowed Saetang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Saetang blocks nicely.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans stands up over Saetang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saetang wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Saetang pulls Evans in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saetang throws a combination. Evans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kittisak Saetang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Saetang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Saetang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saetang lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Evans misses.
Evans throws a hook but Saetang blocks it.
Evans connects with a right hand. Saetang shakes it off.
Saetang slips a straight right by Evans.
Kittisak Saetang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Evans slows the pace down in half guard.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang is looking to escape.
Saetang is trying to get back to full guard.
Evans slips a nice elbow through Saetang's hands, connecting with Saetang's forehead.
Evans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saetang is trying to stand.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saetang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Saetang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saetang keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saetang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Evans moves out of range as Saetang throws a body kick.
Saetang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saetang with a jab.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans avoids the head kick by Saetang.
Saetang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saetang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
Saetang moves into range and connects 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 Kittisak Saetang will probably get the nod.
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.
Saetang misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Saetang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Saetang slips under a jab.
Evans blocks the body kick.
Saetang takes one to the side of the head.
Saetang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Evans will feel that in the morning.
Saetang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kittisak Saetang is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saetang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Evans misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Evans in side control, throwing shots but Saetang defends.
Evans tries to score with some ground and pound. Saetang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Evans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saetang pushes Evans away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Evans gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saetang being controlled for a moment.
Saetang tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Saetang's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cody Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saetang wants to control but Evans is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans scoring with strikes but Saetang is staying in there.
The referee warns Saetang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Saetang is desperately trying to improve his position but Evans has a good base and remains in mount.
Evans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans controlling the pace for now.
Evans landing strikes, looking to finish!
Saetang tries to buck Evans off but he can't manage it.
Saetang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saetang regains half guard.
Saetang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evans's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saetang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Saetang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Evans under the eye.
Saetang thuds his shin into the meat of Evans's side.
Saetang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saetang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saetang lands a right hook to the body.
Evans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Evans.
Saetang misses with a head kick.
Evans dodges the punch combination from Saetang.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saetang enables Evans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saetang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saetang has momentary wrist control but Evans slips an elbow through the middle.
Evans won't allow Saetang to get back to his feet.
Saetang keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang is looking to stand up but Evans isn't so interested in that idea.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saetang is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Evans dives into side control.
Evans scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans in side control lands a decent elbow.
Evans wants to control but Saetang is keeping him busy.
Evans controlling the position from side mount.
Saetang throws Evans to one side and escapes!
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saetang throws out the jab.
Saetang misses with a looping right.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Saetang connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into Saetang's guard.
Saetang wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Saetang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Evans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Evans working his ground and pound in the gym.
Saetang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.
Evans wants to control from the top but Saetang keeps moving.
Saetang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Saetang.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Evans misses with a hook.
A solid body kick from Saetang.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Evans blocks a head kick by Saetang.
Evans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saetang.
Saetang tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saetang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saetang regains half guard, as Evans was trying to land strikes.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kittisak Saetang.
I think Saetang 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kittisak Saetang!
Kittisak Saetang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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