PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 2971 p4p, 3690 weight class) and Khamzat Kimaheave (ranked 341 p4p, 408 weight class). Banchamek kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ram Muay. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Banchamek
vs
Kimaheave

180 cm
27
180
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
21
175
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Un-Kaged Nutrition
NARCOS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Buakaw Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khamzat Kimaheave!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimaheave goes for a double leg but Banchamek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banchamek continues to drive forward.
Kimaheave shoots in and drives through. Banchamek sprawls well.
Kimaheave takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kimaheave walks into a stiff left hand from Banchamek.
Kimaheave shoots in for a double leg but Banchamek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buakaw Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Kimaheave.
Nice body kick from Banchamek.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kimaheave.
Kimaheave goes for a double leg but Banchamek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banchamek continues to drive forward.
Banchamek looks to land a combination. Kimaheave sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banchamek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kimaheave has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimaheave is defended easily by Banchamek.
Banchamek moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kimaheave tries for a takedown but Banchamek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kimaheave looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banchamek is fending him off so far but Kimaheave persists. Nope, Banchamek circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimaheave looks winded!
Kimaheave misses with a takedown attempt
and Banchamek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kimaheave's knee momentarily.
Banchamek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banchamek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kimaheave has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banchamek is looking to slow Kimaheave down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimaheave has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Banchamek.
Kimaheave shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banchamek as he avoids it easily.
Banchamek scores with a spinning back kick!
Kimaheave sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Banchamek scores with a nice strike.
Banchamek lands with a kick to the temple. Kimaheave shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crunch! Banchamek slams his shin into Kimaheave's torso.
Banchamek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kimaheave's head.
Banchamek lands a head kick. Kimaheave smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Kimaheave is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Banchamek lands a big head kick that sends Kimaheave tumbling to the mat! Banchamek takes a step backwards and waves Kimaheave back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kimaheave is still on wobbly legs! Can Banchamek finish him?
Banchamek throws a quick head kick that knocks Kimaheave silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Banchamek is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Buakaw Banchamek!
A victorious Buakaw Banchamek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.