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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vang Poulsen Jr (ranked 1769 p4p, 1969 weight class) and Petek Sitsongrit (ranked 171 p4p, 187 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vang Poulsen Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulsen Jr misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poulsen Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Poulsen Jr.
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Poulsen Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Poulsen Jr passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poulsen Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poulsen Jr wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Poulsen Jr wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulsen Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Poulsen Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Poulsen Jr is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poulsen Jr to get the leverage.
Sitsongrit controlling the position well.
Poulsen Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Poulsen Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sitsongrit is controlling Poulsen Jr's position as best he can from this difficult 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 is defending against the submission attempts here by Poulsen Jr.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Poulsen Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Well, if Poulsen Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sitsongrit is defending against the submission attempts here by Poulsen Jr.
Poulsen Jr wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poulsen Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poulsen Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poulsen Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poulsen Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit tests Poulsen Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Vang Poulsen Jr has been cut.
Poulsen Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Poulsen Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poulsen Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Vang Poulsen Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poulsen Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Poulsen Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sitsongrit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poulsen Jr misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Poulsen Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poulsen Jr lands with a right hand.
Petek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poulsen Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vang Poulsen Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vang Poulsen Jr's cut.
That's time! Poulsen Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Poulsen Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Poulsen Jr.
Poulsen Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poulsen Jr under the eye.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Poulsen Jr.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Poulsen Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulsen Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Poulsen Jr swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Poulsen Jr.
Poulsen Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poulsen Jr. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Poulsen Jr scores with a hook.
Poulsen Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Poulsen Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poulsen Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Poulsen Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Poulsen Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Poulsen Jr throws a combination that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poulsen Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poulsen Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poulsen Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Poulsen Jr digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Poulsen Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Poulsen Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poulsen Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Poulsen Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Poulsen Jr crashes against the mat.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Poulsen Jr wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poulsen Jr off and has taken his back!
Vang Poulsen Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Poulsen Jr tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sitsongrit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Poulsen Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Poulsen Jr is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to get the hooks in deep but Poulsen Jr pushed the leg off.
Poulsen Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sitsongrit.
You can see the frustration on Poulsen Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit biding his time, looking for the opening.
Poulsen Jr just trying to survive but Sitsongrit is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sitsongrit trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Poulsen Jr doesn't escape.
Poulsen Jr can't escape the position.
Poulsen Jr just trying to survive but Sitsongrit is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vang Poulsen Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vang Poulsen Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Poulsen Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Poulsen Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poulsen Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Poulsen Jr throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poulsen Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poulsen Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poulsen Jr throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Petek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Poulsen Jr avoids it with no problem.
Poulsen Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poulsen Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poulsen Jr slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Poulsen Jr.
Poulsen Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Poulsen Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulsen Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Poulsen Jr misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Poulsen Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit rushes Poulsen Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poulsen Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poulsen Jr tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poulsen Jr backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Poulsen Jr avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulsen Jr prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Poulsen Jr tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vang Poulsen Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Poulsen Jr avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Poulsen Jr blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Poulsen Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit has Poulsen Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Poulsen Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Poulsen Jr is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Poulsen Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poulsen Jr taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poulsen Jr backwards.
Poulsen Jr stalls.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Vang Poulsen Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poulsen Jr stalling the fight.
Poulsen Jr cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poulsen Jr is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Poulsen Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Poulsen Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Poulsen Jr 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vang Poulsen Jr!
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