PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Witsanunat Thaksin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Gach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrzej Gach has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Thaksin
vs
Gach

183 cm
22
187 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

164 cm
25
193 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Witsanunat Thaksin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gach!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thaksin scores with a spinning back kick!
Gach blocks a head kick by Thaksin.
Gach thows a leg kick but Thaksin checks it
and Thaksin counters with an outside leg kick.
Gach dodges the punch combination from Thaksin.
Gach fails with the takedown
and Thaksin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gach doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thaksin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gach really felt that one!
Thaksin lands a nice hook to Gach's body. Gach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gach looks gassed!
Gach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thaksin scores with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gach fails with the takedown
and Thaksin counters with a solid body kick.
Witsanunat Thaksin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Gach.
Crunch! Thaksin slams his shin into Gach's torso.
Thaksin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gach. That did some damage!
Thaksin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gach's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gach tries to keep at a distance but Thaksin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thaksin lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Thaksin.
Thaksin scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thaksin manages to break the clinch.
Thaksin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thaksin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gach is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thaksin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gach.
Thaksin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gach misses with a takedown attempt
and Thaksin counters with a head kick. That will keep Gach thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thaksin throws a nice looking combination but Gach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thaksin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gach's calf.
Thaksin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thaksin tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaksin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thaksin. Thaksin obviously looking to wear him down.
Gach is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thaksin.
Gach takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thaksin cracks the inside of Gach's front leg.
Gach drops his hands momentarily and Thaksin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gach keeps the fight on the outside.
Thaksin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaksin lands with a straight right. Gach didn't see that one coming.
Thaksin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thaksin. Thaksin obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Thaksin as he connects with a hook.
Thaksin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Thaksin instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Thaksin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thaksin scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thaksin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thaksin connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid body kick from Thaksin.
Thaksin connects with a jab.
Thaksin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gach in his tracks.
Thaksin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thaksin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gach can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thaksin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thaksin pushes Gach away with a front kick.
Gach is breathing heavily.
Thaksin is looking to slow Gach down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thaksin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gach.
Thaksin throws a head kick that half lands.
Thaksin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thaksin throws a nice head kick!
Thaksin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thaksin duly obliges.
Gach tries for a takedown but Thaksin circles away easily
and Thaksin counters with a head kick.
Witsanunat Thaksin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaksin lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gach doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thaksin counters with a good, hard body kick but Gach shrugs it off.
Gach takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gach gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thaksin counters with a nice uppercut.
Witsanunat Thaksin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Gach.
Thaksin lands a head kick. Gach smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thaksin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thaksin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Thaksin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gach to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thaksin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gach looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thaksin is looking to stand up but Gach isn't so interested in that idea.
Gach loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaksin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gach is one step ahead there.
Gach trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thaksin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gach controls Thaksin momentarily but Thaksin frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Witsanunat Thaksin dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Gach tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thaksin swivels and escapes.
Gach tries for a takedown but Thaksin circles away easily
and Thaksin counters with a body kick.
Gach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thaksin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thaksin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thaksin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gach takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thaksin. That's going to slow Gach down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thaksin, right into the meat.
Gach has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thaksin.
Gach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid body kick from Thaksin.
Thaksin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gach takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thaksin lands a head kick. Gach smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thaksin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thaksin throws a series of punches but Gach avoids them all with ease.
Thaksin connects with a leg kick. Gach looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thaksin scores with a nice right hand.
Gach thows a leg kick but Thaksin checks it
and Thaksin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gach is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thaksin lands a slapping body shot.
Gach takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gach steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thaksin. That one must have hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gach misses with a takedown
and Thaksin counters with a good, hard body kick but Gach shrugs it off.
Witsanunat Thaksin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrzej Gach.
Gach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thaksin.
Thaksin scores with a head kick.
Thaksin lands a high kick!
Thaksin scoring well with a low kick there.
Gach has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thaksin.
Gach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gach with a poor takedown
and Thaksin counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thaksin cracks the inside of Gach's front leg.
Gach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thaksin feints and then cracks Gach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gach down.
Gach tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thaksin lands a front kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thaksin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thaksin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gach.
Andrzej Gach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thaksin throws a head kick that half lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Witsanunat Thaksin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thaksin, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Witsanunat Thaksin!