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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pornthonglek Sitsongrit (ranked 1852 p4p, 2429 weight class) and Pho Hunna (ranked 129 p4p, 157 weight class). The key to victory for Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pornthonglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pho Hunna!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Hunna's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Hunna counters with a takedown into side control.
Hunna wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hunna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hunna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hunna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunna laying and praying for a moment but Sitsongrit takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hunna wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sitsongrit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunna.
Hunna is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunna to get the leverage.
Hunna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Hunna has control of the leg.
Hunna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Sitsongrit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsongrit tries to get out of the position.
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.
Sitsongrit has control of Hunna's left arm, preventing Hunna from doing any damage.
Hunna wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Hunna in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunna wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit manages to get to full guard.
Hunna drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunna jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Hunna tries to pass.
Hunna has gone for a leg lock! Sitsongrit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hunna's guard.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but Hunna is controlling from the bottom.
Hunna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Hunna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Hunna looking to control.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunna working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Hunna's legs - danger averted.
Hunna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunna keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pho Hunna dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Hunna.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunna misses with a body shot.
Hunna tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunna digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Hunna scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunna shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sitsongrit is trying to defend but Hunna finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunna.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunna on the ground.
Hunna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sitsongrit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunna.
Pho Hunna has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunna is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Hunna is controlling well.
Hunna is taking a breather. Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Hunna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunna is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunna seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Hunna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sitsongrit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunna.
Hunna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunna is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Hunna is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Hunna seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitsongrit keeping hold of Hunna's head, controlling as best he can.
Hunna is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunna to get the leverage.
Hunna prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Hunna passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hunna wants to finish this one by submission but Sitsongrit is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hunna.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunna goes for an armbar but Sitsongrit turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sitsongrit.
Hunna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pho Hunna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunna.
Hunna with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Hunna clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Hunna.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Hunna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunna tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Hunna back against the cage.
Hunna can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Hunna lands a takedown into guard.
Hunna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunna's guard.
Hunna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunna looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Hunna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to get up but he can't break Hunna's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hunna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hunna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunna keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Hunna controlling Sitsongrit's posture.
Hunna is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Hunna won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunna keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit continues to stall.
Hunna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sitsongrit's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sitsongrit has control of Hunna's left arm, preventing Hunna from doing any damage.
Hunna stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Hunna trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Hunna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sitsongrit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunna trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunna is controlling him.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pho Hunna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunna wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pho Hunna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pho Hunna!
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