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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2025 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Ritthirong.
Delgado goes for a double leg but Ritthirong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ritthirong continues to drive forward.
Ritthirong stops a takedown attempt from Delgado.
Ritthirong tries to land a knee to the head but Delgado blocks with his arms.
#TD#
Delgado manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ritthirong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Delgado is proving hard to escape from.
Delgado is adopting a defensive guard.
Ritthirong wanted to stand there but Delgado had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritthirong trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delgado has a closed guard, preventing Ritthirong from standing up. #T1#
Delgado is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Delgado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ritthirong manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Delgado passes Ritthirong's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Delgado seems to be working for a kimura but Ritthirong defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Delgado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Delgado wants to stand up but Ritthirong has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Ritthirong is defending against the submission attempts here by Delgado.
Ritthirong is trying to stand back up but Delgado is controlling him
Delgado is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ritthirong wants to control but Delgado is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Delgado thows a huge punch but Ritthirong dodges it nicely.
Ritthirong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delgado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delgado prevents Ritthirong from standing back up.
Delgado not doing much here.
Delgado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ritthirong is looking to get back to is feet but Delgado passes into side control.
Ritthirong trying to control but Delgado flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T4#
Delgado misses with an elbow to the head.
Good control from Delgado.#SUB#
Delgado has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ritthirong! Can he survive? No! He's out! Delgado gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ramil Delgado! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Ritthirong drives through and clinches with Handoko against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ritthirong. #TD2#
Handoko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Handoko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ritthirong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ritthirong wants to stand but Handoko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ritthirong 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handoko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Handoko has a closed guard, preventing Ritthirong from standing up. #T1#
Handoko trying to keep a closed guard but Ritthirong is proving a slippery customer.
Handoko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ritthirong. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Handoko staying out of range there.#TD2#
Handoko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Handoko trying to pass the guard but Ritthirong defending well.
Ritthirong is trying to stand.
Handoko is controlling the pace.
Handoko prevents Ritthirong from improving his position.#T2#
Handoko trying to control from half guard but Ritthirong is working away.
Ritthirong is looking to escape.#SU2#
Handoko stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ritthirong to get to his feet.
Ritthirong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ritthirong wants it to stay on the feet.
Ritthirong stuffs the takedown.
Ritthirong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Handoko shoots in for a takedown but Ritthirong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chayan Ritthirong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Handoko.
Ritthirong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Handoko.#CL#
Ritthirong moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Handoko breaks from the clinch.
Handoko fails with a takedown attempt.
Ritthirong tries to counter with a takedown but Handoko is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Handoko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ritthirong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Handoko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ritthirong but Ritthirong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Handoko looks winded!#CL#
Ritthirong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ritthirong landing knees to the head.
Handoko can't get the takedown.
Ritthirong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ritthirong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice elbow from Ritthirong.
Ritthirong tries to land a knee to the head but Handoko blocks with his arms.
Handoko trying to land knees to the body.
Ritthirong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Ritthirong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handoko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Handoko fails with the takedown.
Handoko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Handoko shoots for a double leg takedown but Ritthirong sprawls well. He's pushed Handoko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ritthirong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Ritthirong pushes Handoko up against the cage in a clinch.
Ritthirong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Handoko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ritthirong pushes Handoko up against the cage in a clinch.
Ritthirong looking to throw knees to the head but Handoko is blocking nicely.
Ritthirong lands a good knee to the midsection. Handoko won't want to take too many of those.
Ritthirong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybe Ritthirong would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#TD2#
Handoko decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chayan Ritthirong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Ritthirong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ritthirong slaps away a takedown attempt from Handoko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Handoko throws a series of punches but Ritthirong avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Ritthirong pushes Handoko up against the cage in a clinch.
Ritthirong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Michael Handoko has been cut.#BC#
Ritthirong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chayan Ritthirong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handoko closes the distance and clinches up with Ritthirong, looking for a takedown. Handoko pushes Ritthirong against the cage but Ritthirong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ritthirong feinted with a counter takedown.
Handoko shoots in for a takedown but Ritthirong shows good takedown defense.
Chayan Ritthirong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Handoko.#CL#
Ritthirong instigates a clinch.
Ritthirong misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritthirong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Handoko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ritthirong fails to land.
Handoko blocks the elbow strike.
Ritthirong misses with the head strike.
Ritthirong takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Ritthirong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ritthirong throws an elbow but it misses.
Handoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritthirong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ritthirong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ritthirong looking to stall.
Ritthirong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ritthirong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handoko can do to turn this around?
Handoko misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ritthirong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Handoko.
Handoko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Ritthirong tries to land a knee to the head but Handoko blocks with his arms.
Ritthirong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ritthirong misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ritthirong misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Handoko successfully pulls guard.
Handoko controls Ritthirong momentarily but Ritthirong frees himself.
Handoko has his hands on Ritthirong's head, controlling the position.
Ritthirong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ritthirong wants to stand but Handoko has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Ritthirong trying to control the position from guard on top but Handoko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ritthirong wants to stand but Handoko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Handoko managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Handoko trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ritthirong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Handoko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Ritthirong darts in and clinches Handoko up against the cage.
Ritthirong misses with an elbow strike.
Ritthirong misses with a knee to the head.
Handoko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ritthirong smiles and moves away.
Handoko fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handoko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ritthirong defends well and Handoko ends up having to push Ritthirong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Ritthirong moves into the clinch.
Handoko jumps guard but Ritthirong stands there with Handoko around his waist. Handoko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ritthirong misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chayan Ritthirong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Handoko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Handoko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Handoko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ritthirong tries a knee to the head but Handoko blocks it.
Handoko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ritthirong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Handoko wants a takedown.
Ritthirong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ritthirong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ritthirong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Handoko's face.
Ritthirong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Handoko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ritthirong tries to land knees in the clinch but Handoko avoids the damage to the body.
Handoko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ritthirong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chayan Ritthirong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Handoko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handoko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritthirong is looking to control Handoko's arms but Handoko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ritthirong has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Handoko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Handoko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ritthirong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Handoko's guard.#T1#
Ritthirong throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Handoko is looking for a triangle but Ritthirong pushes his legs off easily.
#SU#
Ritthirong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Handoko, up you get!
Handoko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ritthirong's waist but Ritthirong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Handoko off to one side.
Ritthirong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Ritthirong pushes Handoko up against the cage in a clinch.
Ritthirong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Handoko blocks it with crossed arms.
Handoko tries to pull guard but Ritthirong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chayan Ritthirong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Handoko stalling the fight.
Ritthirong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2##TD2#
Handoko gets control of Ritthirong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Handoko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Ritthirong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Ritthirong has closed the distance and engaged Handoko in a clinch.
Ritthirong landing knees to the head.
Ritthirong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ritthirong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Handoko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ritthirong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritthirong prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Ritthirong decides to pull guard. #T3#
Ritthirong is looking to stand up but Handoko isn't so interested in that idea.
Ritthirong wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Handoko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Handoko. #CL#
Ritthirong gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Handoko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Ritthirong misses. #T4#
Handoko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ritthirong sprawls well. Ritthirong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Handoko gets slowly back to his feet.
Handoko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ritthirong defends it nicely.#CL#
Ritthirong closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Ritthirong has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Handoko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ritthirong wants to control but Handoko manages to buck him off and is now in Ritthirong's guard! Nice work there by Handoko!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handoko cracks Ritthirong with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chayan Ritthirong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ritthirong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chayan Ritthirong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Ritthirong is looking to clinch.
Patel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritthirong tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Patel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ritthirong won't be happy with that.
Patel slows the pace down.
Ritthirong is trying to buck Patel off.
Ritthirong can't do much from the bottom here.
Ritthirong seems a little lost for a moment, as Patel dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritthirong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritthirong is trying to escape the position but Patel is controlling the position.
Patel in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Ritthirong prevents Patel from improving position.
Patel advances nicely into full mount.
Patel controlling from mount.
Patel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ritthirong working to try and regain half guard.
Patel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ritthirong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Patel with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Patel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Patel content just to control the position here.
Patel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Patel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Patel content just to control the position here.
It looks like Patel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ritthirong tries to reverse the position but Patel maintains control.
Patel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ritthirong hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patel controlling his opponent. #T3#
Ritthirong tries to hold on but Patel pushes him away.
BOOM! Patel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC2#Ritthirong is rocked!
Ritthirong tries to lock up and control but Patel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oh Ritthirong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ritthirong seems to have got his legs back now.
Ritthirong is breathing heavily.
Ritthirong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Patel won't let Ritthirong get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ritthirong tries to control Patel's body but Patel pushes him off. Ritthirong squirms to his side and now Patel has his back! #SUB2#
Patel has managed to slip his arm under Ritthirong's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ritthirong is tapping out! Submission win for Patel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nishant Patel! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Ritthirong throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Chess counters with a shoot takedown. Ritthirong fights it but they end up in guard.
Ritthirong trying to keep a closed guard but Chess is proving a slippery customer.
Ritthirong being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritthirong trying to control the position here.
Ritthirong wants to stand but Chess is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chess showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ritthirong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ritthirong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chess paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chess thinks about the counter body kick.
Ritthirong tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chess.
Ritthirong tries to escape but Chess is in control. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chess is chipping away with strikes.
Ritthirong pushes Chess away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chess gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chess is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ritthirong's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ritthirong is looking to regain half guard here but Chess keeps moving and retains side control.
Chess cracks Ritthirong with a big right hand but Ritthirong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ritthirong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chess trying to control the action but Ritthirong is working from the bottom.
Ritthirong is trying to buck Chess off.#T3#
Ritthirong is trying to get back to half guard.
Chess slows the pace down.
Ritthirong tries to buck Chess off but Chess is having none of it.
Ritthirong wants to control but Chess postures up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ritthirong doesn't manage to clinch there - Chess circles away.
Ritthirong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chess follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ritthirong tries to clinch up but Chess circles away and keeps his distance.
Chess is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chayan Ritthirong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chess throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ritthirong wants to clinch but Chess slips to the side#TD2#
and Chess decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ritthirong's guard.
Ritthirong trying to control the position.
Ritthirong is looking to stand up but Chess isn't so interested in that idea.
Chess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ritthirong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Best Chess dominated that round.
That's time! Ritthirong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ritthirong dips to his left and cracks Chess with an uppercut!
Ritthirong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chess takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chess swats away the attempt to clinch by Ritthirong.
Chess is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ritthirong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chess steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ritthirong tries to clinch but Chess moves away #TD2#
and Chess counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chess controlling the pace.
Ritthirong wants to get back to his feet.
Ritthirong is trying to maintain the position but Chess is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Chess wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritthirong keeps working.
Ritthirong is trying to maintain the position but Chess is very close to passing his half guard.
Ritthirong tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chess manages to move to mount!
#ES#
Ritthirong bucks up and throws Chess to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#CL#
Ritthirong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ritthirong connects with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Chess wants a takedown but no success here.
Ritthirong misses with a knee strike.
Ritthirong misses with a knee to the head.
Chess is trying to force a seperation but Ritthirong has the dominant position.
Ritthirong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD2#
Chess jumps guard and drags Ritthirong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chess trying to control the position here. #T3#
Let's hope that Chess has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ritthirong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chess's guard.
Ritthirong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Ritthirong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chess is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chess has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Chess is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Best Chess has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chess postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ritthirong pulls Chess in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ritthirong wants to stand but Chess is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ritthirong is looking to clinch.
Chess counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chayan Ritthirong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ritthirong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ritthirong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chess swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chess dives in for a single leg takedown but Ritthirong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Chess gets tackled into the cage by Ritthirong. Ritthirong maintains the clinch.
Ritthirong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ritthirong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ritthirong pushes off an throws an elbow but Chess leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ritthirong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chess is trying to drag Ritthirong to the mat but Ritthirong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chayan Ritthirong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Best Chess.
Ritthirong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Ritthirong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ritthirong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ritthirong misses with a knee to the head.
Ritthirong scores a nice knee to the body.
Ritthirong lands a nice elbow.
Ritthirong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ritthirong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ritthirong throws a combination that misses
and Chess counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chess takes one to the chin there.
Ritthirong wants to clinch up but Chess keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Chess avoids the head kick by Ritthirong.
Chess is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ritthirong is looking to clinch.
Ritthirong tries to close the distance and clinch but Chess swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ritthirong is looking to clinch but Chess is avoiding it.
Chess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ritthirong is looking to clinch but Chess is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritthirong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Ritthirong tries to clinch there but Chess circles away.
Chayan Ritthirong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritthirong is looking to clinch.
Chess counters with a body kick.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ritthirong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ritthirong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ritthirong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chess pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ritthirong tries to clinch but Chess moves out of range.
Chess circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chess thinks about the counter body kick.
Ritthirong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chess manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Chess responds with a good body kick, but Ritthirong manages to step out the way in time.
Ritthirong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chess paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chess counters with a body kick.
Ritthirong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chess thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Ritthirong wants to clinch up but Chess keeps it at a distance.
Chayan Ritthirong is winning the standup battle so far.
Ritthirong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chess avoids the head kick by Ritthirong.
Ritthirong misses with a head kick.
Chess steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ritthirong is looking to clinch but Chess is avoiding it.
Ritthirong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chess paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ritthirong throws an overhand right that lands on Chess's shoulder, as Chess tries to avoid the shot.
Chess counters with a body kick.
Ritthirong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chess.
Ritthirong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chess sprawls and moves away.
Chess shoots in for a takedown but Ritthirong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chayan Ritthirong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ritthirong 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chayan Ritthirong! |
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