PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Insano Baino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahn Souphanousinphone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahn Souphanousinphone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Baino
vs
Souphanousinphone

170 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Insano Baino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahn Souphanousinphone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Souphanousinphone gets the takedown into side control.

Souphanousinphone is trying to get an arm triangle but Baino is defending well.

Souphanousinphone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Souphanousinphone wants to control but Baino is keeping him busy.

Souphanousinphone is trying to get an arm triangle but Baino is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souphanousinphone taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Souphanousinphone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Souphanousinphone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Souphanousinphone trying to control the action but Baino is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Souphanousinphone tries for a kimura but Baino is defending well.

Souphanousinphone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Souphanousinphone is trying to get an arm triangle but Baino is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Souphanousinphone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Souphanousinphone looks gassed!

Souphanousinphone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Souphanousinphone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souphanousinphone on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baino is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Souphanousinphone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baino keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kahn Souphanousinphone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Souphanousinphone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Baino makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Baino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souphanousinphone swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Souphanousinphone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Souphanousinphone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Souphanousinphone drops back looking for a leg! Baino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baino manages to kick Souphanousinphone off! Souphanousinphone jumps back into Baino's guard.
Baino keeping moving, preventing Souphanousinphone from controlling successfully.
Souphanousinphone is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Souphanousinphone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baino looking for a sweep. Not yet Baino, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Souphanousinphone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baino is keeping the position for now.

Souphanousinphone is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Souphanousinphone misses with a takedown attempt - Baino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souphanousinphone.
Souphanousinphone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Souphanousinphone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baino's half guard.
Souphanousinphone is keen to just control but Baino is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souphanousinphone wants to free his trapped foot but Baino is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Souphanousinphone is working for a kimura but Baino is defending it quite comfortably.

Souphanousinphone wants to work for an arm triangle but Baino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Souphanousinphone is working for a submission of some sort.
Baino wants to get back to his feet.
Baino is not content to let Souphanousinphone control the position.

Souphanousinphone wants to work for an arm triangle but Baino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kahn Souphanousinphone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Baino swinging wilding here.
Souphanousinphone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baino throws out the jab.

Souphanousinphone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baino working hard to break the clinch.
Baino with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Souphanousinphone is trying to trip Baino. He has hold of a leg but Baino is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Souphanousinphone persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Souphanousinphone is pushing down on Baino's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baino is fighting to maintain full guard but Souphanousinphone has managed to sneak the leg through.

Souphanousinphone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baino sees it coming and defends easily.
Souphanousinphone works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You get the feeling that Baino really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souphanousinphone tries to control but Baino wriggling away.
Souphanousinphone landing strikes from the mount.

Souphanousinphone has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Baino is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kahn Souphanousinphone!