PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwanchai Kasemsarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwanchai Kasemsarn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fat Boy's chin.

Kasemsarn
vs
Boy

175 cm
24
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwanchai Kasemsarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fat Boy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasemsarn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boy as he avoids it easily.
Kasemsarn scores with a shot to the body.
Kasemsarn throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
Kasemsarn scores with a body shot.
Boy blocks a head kick by Kasemsarn.
Boy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boy wants it to stay on the feet.
Boy misses with a two punch combination.
Boy catches Kasemsarn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boy moves out of range of the strikes.
Boy stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwanchai Kasemsarn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy throws a right and a left that Kasemsarn avoids nicely.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kasemsarn fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy tries for a takedown but Kasemsarn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kasemsarn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but Kasemsarn shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Kasemsarn.
Kasemsarn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boy defends it nicely.
Kasemsarn is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Kasemsarn.
Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasemsarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boy.
Boy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasemsarn pinned against the cage. Kasemsarn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kasemsarn.

Kasemsarn shoots in and bounces Boy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kasemsarn trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Kasemsarn looking to pass the guard.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kasemsarn trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Kwanchai Kasemsarn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Kasemsarn instigates a clinch.

Kasemsarn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasemsarn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boy as he avoids it easily.

Kasemsarn gets a takedown into half guard.
Boy is not content to let Kasemsarn control the position.
Boy pushes Kasemsarn off looking to stand but Kasemsarn dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasemsarn wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy.
Boy tries to get to full guard but Kasemsarn has control of the leg.
Kasemsarn thows a huge punch but Boy dodges it nicely.
Kasemsarn trying to control the action but Boy is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Kwanchai Kasemsarn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Kasemsarn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kasemsarn lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasemsarn won't allow Boy to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasemsarn trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwanchai Kasemsarn dominated that round.
That's time! Kasemsarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kasemsarn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boy's waist but Boy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kasemsarn off to one side.

Kasemsarn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boy, pushing him back against the cage.
Kasemsarn leaning against his opponent.

Kasemsarn manages to break the clinch.
Boy tries to bum rush Kasemsarn with a series of wild strikes but Kasemsarn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kasemsarn closes the distance and clinches.
Kasemsarn prevents a body shot from Boy.
Kasemsarn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Kasemsarn breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kasemsarn's waist but Kasemsarn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boy off to one side.
Fat Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boy misses with a double jab.
Boy is breathing heavily.

Kasemsarn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boy quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasemsarn is pressing down on Boy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boy is holding on for now.
Kasemsarn is controlling the pace.
Boy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kasemsarn with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasemsarn wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.

Kasemsarn stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Kasemsarn moves into the clinch.
Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Kasemsarn has double underhooks.

Kasemsarn breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kasemsarn as he avoids it easily.
Kwanchai Kasemsarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fat Boy.

Kasemsarn gets the takedown into side control.
Boy is not content to let Kasemsarn control the position.
Boy defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasemsarn wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy.

Kasemsarn stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Kasemsarn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boy did well to prevent Kasemsarn getting side control.
Boy is trying to stand.
Kasemsarn is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Kasemsarn decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Kasemsarn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasemsarn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kasemsarn stands up out of the half guard.
Kasemsarn looks for a takedown but Boy sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boy.
Kasemsarn fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kasemsarn shoots in looking for a takedown. Boy tries to sprawl out of it but Kasemsarn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwanchai Kasemsarn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boy thows a body shot but no joy.
Boy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Kasemsarn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kasemsarn showed some decent athleticism there.
Boy trying to control but Kasemsarn postures up.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasemsarn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Kasemsarn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kwanchai Kasemsarn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasemsarn is trying to control. Boy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kasemsarn thows a huge punch but Boy dodges it nicely.

Kasemsarn stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kasemsarn avoids the body shot from Boy.

Kasemsarn shoots in and gets a takedown into Boy's guard.
Kasemsarn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kasemsarn looking to sit in guard and control but Boy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasemsarn is trying to control the position but Boy postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boy connects with a couple of short punches.
Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kwanchai Kasemsarn.
Boy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kasemsarn swivels and escapes.
Boy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kasemsarn forces Boy back against the cage and clinches.

Kasemsarn pulls guard successfully.
Kasemsarn controls Boy momentarily but Boy frees himself.
Kasemsarn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Boy!
Fat Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasemsarn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kwanchai Kasemsarn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kasemsarn. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwanchai Kasemsarn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kasemsarn 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwanchai Kasemsarn!