PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Pleaser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Wathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pleaser comes into the arena with Brainpool - We Aim to Please blaring out of the sound system. Chan Wathan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pleaser
vs
Wathan

168 cm
26
137 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

170 cm
24
145 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Pleaser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chan Wathan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wathan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wathan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pleaser has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pleaser and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wathan is looking to chop away at Pleaser's legs.
Pleaser lands an overhand right.
Pleaser checks a leg kick.
Pleaser lands with a shot to the body.
Wathan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pleaser circles away.
Pleaser lands a high kick!
Pleaser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pleaser sizes up Wathan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pleaser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pleaser delivers a nice body kick.
Wathan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by Pleaser.
Wathan dives in and grabs Pleaser's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pleaser pushes down on Wathan's head and hops out.
Pleaser misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Pleaser.
Pleaser lands with an uppercut that bounces Wathan off the cage and back into rage.
Pleaser throws out a powerful jab.
Pleaser misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wathan walks into a stiff left hand from Pleaser.
Pleaser checks a low kick from Wathan.
Wathan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No luck for Wathan with that takedown attempt.
Richard Pleaser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Wathan.
A jab from Pleaser finds it's way through Wathan's defenses.
Pleaser digs a good hook to Wathan's body.
Pleaser thows a body kick. Wathan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wathan looks gassed!

Pleaser shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pleaser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pleaser sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pleaser trying to control the action but Wathan is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pleaser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Pleaser is working for a kimura but Wathan is defending it quite comfortably.
Pleaser trying to pass the guard but Wathan defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wathan has hold of Pleaser's hands but Pleaser slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pleaser is pressing down on Wathan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wathan is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pleaser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wathan is trying to get back to full guard.
Pleaser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wathan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pleaser cracks Wathan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pleaser cracks a nice hook into Wathan's ribs.
Pleaser cracks the inside of Wathan's front leg.
Pleaser lands with a nice combination. Wathan backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wathan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pleaser checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pleaser.

Wathan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pleaser napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pleaser struggling a bit here.
Pleaser sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pleaser makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pleaser.
Pleaser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Pleaser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wathan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pleaser has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wathan has managed to get both his arms back between Pleaser's legs - danger averted.

Pleaser working for submissions but it's allowed Wathan to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pleaser dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wathan is looking to score with low kicks.
Pleaser pushes Wathan away with a front kick.
Wathan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pleaser feints and then cracks Wathan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wathan down.
Wathan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice cross by Pleaser.
Pleaser checks a low kick from Wathan.
Wathan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pleaser's corner calls for a 1-2. Pleaser obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Pleaser feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wathan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pleaser is one step ahead there.
Wathan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wathan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wathan trying to keep a closed guard but Pleaser is proving a slippery customer.
Pleaser advances to half guard.
Wathan is looking to improve his position.
Wathan is not content to let Pleaser control the position.
Wathan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pleaser.
Pleaser throwing shots but Wathan is blocking nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wathan walks into a jab.
Pleaser misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pleaser tests Wathan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pleaser scores with a hook.
Wathan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pleaser.
Wathan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pleaser lands a nice hook to Wathan's body. Wathan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Richard Pleaser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pleaser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wathan misses with a leg kick
and Pleaser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pleaser darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Pleaser gets a takedown into half guard.

Pleaser is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pleaser trying to pass the guard but Wathan defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pleaser is looking for a kimura here.

Pleaser is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pleaser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Pleaser is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wathan defends it well.
Wathan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pleaser is working away from the top position though.
Wathan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pleaser.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pleaser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wathan at a distance.
Pleaser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pleaser looks to score with a jab to the body but Wathan is just out of range.
Pleaser fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wathan.
Pleaser pushes Wathan away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pleaser dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pleaser lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wathan is defended easily by Pleaser.
Pleaser tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleaser works Wathan's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Wathan misses
letting Pleaser counter with a right hand.
Pleaser uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wathan has time to react.
Pleaser lands the left hand.
Wathan throws a leg kick
and Pleaser counters with a body kick that stops Wathan in his tracks momentarily.
Wathan throws a leg kick
and Wathan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Wathan is predictable there

and Pleaser counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pleaser advances position into side control!
Pleaser working the ground and pound.
Wathan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pleaser tries to score with some ground and pound. Wathan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pleaser is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wathan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pleaser slows the pace down.
Wathan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richard Pleaser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pleaser looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wathan is avoiding damage well.

Pleaser decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wathan to his feet.
Pleaser throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pleaser drives through with a takedown into guard.

Wathan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pleaser postures up in Wathan's guard and throws a big left but Wathan blocks it.
Pleaser passes Wathan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pleaser tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wathan.
Wathan is looking for a sweep. Pleaser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pleaser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wathan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Pleaser is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pleaser is looking for a kimura here.
Pleaser is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Pleaser 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.
Pleaser prevents Wathan from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Pleaser is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wathan sees it coming and defends easily.
Pleaser wants to advance to full mount but Wathan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wathan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pleaser.

Pleaser postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wathan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pleaser, into his guard.
Pleaser manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wathan manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pleaser clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wathan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pleaser checks a leg kick.

Wathan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pleaser working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wathan.
Wathan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pleaser is trying to get back to his feet.
Pleaser manages to get back to half guard.
Pleaser trying to control from the bottom.

Pleaser is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wathan pulls his head out easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pleaser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wathan is working away from the top position though.
Pleaser holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wathan wants to control but Pleaser is keeping him busy.
Pleaser gets full guard.
Pleaser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pleaser is pressing down on Wathan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wathan is holding on for now.

Pleaser seems to be looking for submissions.
Wathan wants to control but Pleaser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pleaser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wathan defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pleaser looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wathan tries to roll over but Pleaser keeps him under control.

Pleaser wants to work for an arm triangle but Wathan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pleaser not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pleaser connects with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Wathan misses
and Pleaser counters with a left to the body.
Pleaser scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wathan doesn't seem bothered though.
Pleaser lands a nice hook to Wathan's body. Wathan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pleaser lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wathan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pleaser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Pleaser.
Wathan throws a leg kick but Pleaser checks it.
Richard Pleaser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Pleaser as he connects with a hook.
Pleaser looks to land a combination. Wathan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pleaser chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Richard Pleaser is winning the standup battle so far.
Pleaser displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wathan throws a leg kick
and Pleaser counters with a right hand to the body.
Pleaser digs a good hook to Wathan's body.
A cross from Pleaser lands.
Pleaser digs a good body shot into Wathan's ribs.
Pleaser throws a shot to the body.
Pleaser closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pleaser misses with a two punch combination.
Wathan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pleaser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wathan thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wathan will feel that in the morning.
A head kick from Pleaser lands but Wathan takes it in his stride.
Pleaser tests Wathan's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Pleaser gets a takedown into half guard.

Pleaser is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Pleaser seems content to control.
Pleaser wants to pass the guard but Wathan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pleaser had his way with Chan Wathan in that round.
That's time! Pleaser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Pleaser lands with an overhand left.
Wathan slips a jab and a cross from Pleaser.
Pleaser ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Pleaser as Wathan shoots in.

Pleaser looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pleaser trying to control the position from guard on top but Wathan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleaser slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Pleaser is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wathan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wathan is trying to control Pleaser's posture but Pleaser avoids it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleaser trying to control the action but Wathan is working from the bottom.

Pleaser is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wathan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wathan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pleaser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wathan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pleaser connects with a decent elbow.

Pleaser tries for a kimura but Wathan is defending well.

Pleaser tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pleaser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wathan keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleaser tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wathan can't do much from the bottom here.
Pleaser tries to advance to mount but can't.

Pleaser is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wathan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pleaser tries to move to mount but Wathan blocks the move with his legs.
Richard Pleaser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Pleaser is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wathan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Wathan with that takedown attempt.
Pleaser slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pleaser looks to land a combination but Wathan avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wathan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chan Wathan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pleaser connects with a high kick.
Pleaser works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pleaser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wathan can do to turn this around?
Wathan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pleaser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Pleaser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pleaser has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:44
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:44
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Pleaser!
Richard Pleaser retains his bantamweight title!