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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit (ranked 100 p4p, 82 weight class) and Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 10 p4p, 7 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jesse-James Hopson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hopson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Hopson staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hopson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Hopson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopson momentarily.
Hopson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sitsongrit quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Hopson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hopson throwing shots but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Sitsongrit won't allow Hopson to pass to mount.
Hopson trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sitsongrit kicks Hopson off and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopson's elbow.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hopson.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Hopson.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson takes a shot to the head.
Hopson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hopson.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson looking for a takedown.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sitsongrit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hopson can turn it around.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopson cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
A short right from Hopson on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopson.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopson or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopson prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Hopson.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Hopson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sitsongrit regains guard immediately.
Hopson prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sitsongrit is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit dominated 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.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Hopson down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hopson.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sitsongrit momentarily.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Hopson shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
Hopson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hopson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopson doesn't seem phased though.
Hopson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Hopson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Hopson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Hopson.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. Hopson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Hopson moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Hopson tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hopson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Hopson's body.
Hopson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopson can do to turn this around?
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopson or not.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hopson's head.
Hopson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Hopson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopson's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Hopson lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Hopson takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Hopson is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson 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 Hopsons head.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit dominated that second 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.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Hopson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hopson.
Sitsongrit jabs Hopson right on the nose. Hopson blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Hopson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopson moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Hopson digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Hopson tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Hopson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Hopson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Hopson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopson's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopson.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit pushes Hopson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopsons head.
Hopson takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopson's elbow.
Hopson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopson's elbow.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Hopson prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hopson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sitsongrit to the mat. Sitsongrit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Hopson is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Hopson.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopson misses with a wild body shot.
Hopson misses the shot to the body.
Hopson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Hopson is out of range.
A jab from Hopson finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopson.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopson's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
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.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch
enabling Hopson to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Hopson's body. Hopson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson moves into the clinch.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Hopson prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Hopson fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Hopson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hopson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Hopson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopsons head.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hopson's head.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopsons head.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit cracks Hopson with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit pushes Hopson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopson is rocked!
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Hopson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopson's elbow.
Hopson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Hopson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit pushes Hopson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit had his way with Jesse-James Hopson 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. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Jesse-James Hopson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopson misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopson tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopson is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopson's elbow.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Hopson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Hopson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Hopson tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopson pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hopson lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Hopson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopson is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse-James Hopson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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