PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kent
vs
Chor Thanasukarn

173 cm
22
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Kent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent tried to score with a low kick but Chor Thanasukarn checks it.
Kent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chor Thanasukarn defends it nicely.
Kent throws a wild body kick that Chor Thanasukarn sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chor Thanasukarn doesn't manage to clinch there - Kent circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chor Thanasukarn moves out of range of the leg kick from Kent.
Kent misses with a double jab.
Chor Thanasukarn is looking to clinch.
Clark Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chor Thanasukarn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kent as he avoids it easily.
Kent will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chor Thanasukarn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kent.
Kent shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chor Thanasukarn defends it nicely.

Chor Thanasukarn clinches up with Kent and pushes him back against the cage.
Chor Thanasukarn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kent is keeping busy.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to break free but Kent pushes him back against the cage.
Chor Thanasukarn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kent pulls guard successfully.

Chor Thanasukarn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kent is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kent has escaped and now he's on top!
Chor Thanasukarn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kent trying to control the position from guard on top but Chor Thanasukarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chor Thanasukarn working for a triangle but Kent defends it easily.

Kent is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chor Thanasukarn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chor Thanasukarn has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chor Thanasukarn thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chor Thanasukarn is looking to advance position but Kent has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kent landing strikes from the mount and Chor Thanasukarn is in trouble!
Chor Thanasukarn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chor Thanasukarn is squirming around, avoiding Kent's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kent is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kent extends the arm and Chor Thanasukarn is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clark Kent!