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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Hardman (ranked 2782 p4p, 2300 weight class) and Kaewfah Sitsongrit (ranked 205 p4p, 169 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Hardman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hardman.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Hardman scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardman gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Hardman.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Bruce Hardman has been cut.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Hardman shakes it off.
Hardman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardman fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Hardman's midsection.
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardman wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Hardman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardman drops back looking for a leg! Sitsongrit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sitsongrit manages to kick Hardman off! Hardman jumps back into Sitsongrit's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Hardman tries to pass.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Hardman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardman, at least for the moment.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardman tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaewfah Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruce Hardman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardman tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Hardman strikes.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hardman takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman has a takedown stuffed.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Hardman misses.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hardman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Hardman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Hardman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Hardman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hardman has an Americana. Sitsongrit didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hardman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hardman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bruce Hardman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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