PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jomhod Kiatadisak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Sahebt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kiatadisak
vs
Sahebt

177 cm
27
154 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

178 cm
23
160 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good elbows
Good gas tank

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jomhod Kiatadisak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Sahebt!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sahebt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kiatadisak closes the distance and clinches.
Kiatadisak gets underhooks to prevent Sahebt's takedown attempt.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Sahebt avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiatadisak.

Sahebt decides to pull guard.
Sahebt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kiatadisak kicks Sahebt off and gets back to his feet.

Sahebt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sahebt lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sahebt stops Kiatadisak from standing up.
Sahebt trying to control but Kiatadisak is working from the bottom.
Kiatadisak wants to stand up but Sahebt is controlling him.
Kiatadisak keeping full guard, as Sahebt tries to pass.
Kiatadisak wants to stand up but Sahebt is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sahebt stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Kiatadisak moves into the clinch.
Sahebt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jomhod Kiatadisak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sahebt.
Sahebt avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
Sahebt is working for takedown but Kiatadisak is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiatadisak throws an elbow but misses.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Sahebt lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Sahebt seems to be looking for submissions.
Kiatadisak pushes Sahebt off looking to stand but Sahebt dives back in and keeps control.

Sahebt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kiatadisak sees it coming and defends easily.

Sahebt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiatadisak defends it well.
Kiatadisak pushes Sahebt off looking to stand but Sahebt dives back in and keeps control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiatadisak trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kiatadisak manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sahebt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kiatadisak avoids it really well and circles away.

Kiatadisak instigates a clinch.
Kiatadisak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiatadisak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sahebt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiatadisak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jomhod Kiatadisak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kiatadisak darts in and clinches Sahebt up against the cage.
A short right from Sahebt.
Sahebt wants a takedown.
Sahebt jumps guard but Kiatadisak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Sahebt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kiatadisak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt blocks the elbow strike.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow inside that Sahebt shrugs off.
Kiatadisak lands a damaging elbow.

Sahebt manages to break the clinch.

Kiatadisak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sahebt, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiatadisak pushes off an throws an elbow but Sahebt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kiatadisak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow strike.
Sahebt is looking for a takedown.
Sahebt avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
Sahebt takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Johnny Sahebt has been cut.
Sahebt avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow that stopped Sahebt in his tracks for a moment.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow.
Kiatadisak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiatadisak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow that stopped Sahebt in his tracks for a moment.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow strike.

Sahebt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sahebt manages to end up in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahebt prevents Kiatadisak from escaping the position.

Sahebt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kiatadisak wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sahebt throws an elbow but Kiatadisak slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kiatadisak is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sahebt is controlling him well.
Sahebt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sahebt trying to control the action but Kiatadisak is working from the bottom.
Kiatadisak pushes Sahebt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sahebt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sahebt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiatadisak is trying to buck Sahebt off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jomhod Kiatadisak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Sahebt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kiatadisak rushes Sahebt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sahebt blocks the elbow strike.
Sahebt misses with an elbow over the top.
Sahebt avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
Jomhod Kiatadisak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sahebt avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
Sahebt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kiatadisak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sahebt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiatadisak but Kiatadisak pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Kiatadisak rushes Sahebt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow strike.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sahebt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jomhod Kiatadisak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sahebt.
Kiatadisak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sahebt blocks the elbow strike.
Sahebt avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Sahebt avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiatadisak smiles and moves away.

Kiatadisak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sahebt lands a nice elbow.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow that misses.
Sahebt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kiatadisak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sahebt wants to take the fight to the mat but Kiatadisak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kiatadisak lands a damaging elbow.
Sahebt looking for a takedown.

Sahebt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sahebt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sahebt is breathing heavily.
Kiatadisak is looking to stand up but Sahebt won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiatadisak wants to stand and escape but instead Sahebt has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiatadisak wants to stand up but Sahebt is controlling him.
Sahebt trying to control but Kiatadisak is working from the bottom.
Kiatadisak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sahebt is controlling him.
Sahebt trying to control but Kiatadisak is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiatadisak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sahebt is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnny Sahebt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Kiatadisak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow inside that Sahebt shrugs off.
Sahebt jumps guard but Kiatadisak turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sahebt tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiatadisak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sahebt's defenses.
Sahebt dodges an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sahebt blocks the elbow strike.
Sahebt is trying to pull guard but Kiatadisak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sahebt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kiatadisak after a bit of a struggle.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow strike.
Sahebt avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike.
Kiatadisak is pressed up against the cage. Sahebt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kiatadisak down to the mat. Kiatadisak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kiatadisak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt tries for a takedown but Kiatadisak manages to get underhooks.
Sahebt avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sahebt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kiatadisak is defending well.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike.

Sahebt pulls guard effortlessly.

Kiatadisak stands up from Sahebt's guard - Kiatadisak perhaps looking for a knockout.

Kiatadisak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiatadisak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sahebt's brow.
Sahebt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiatadisak smiles and moves away.

Kiatadisak pushes Sahebt up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiatadisak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sahebt's defenses.
Sahebt blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jomhod Kiatadisak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Sahebt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kiatadisak stuffs the takedown attempt from Sahebt. Sahebt gets slowly back to his feet.

Kiatadisak clinches.
Sahebt avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak pushes off an throws an elbow but Sahebt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kiatadisak prevents Sahebt from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it misses.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Sahebt dodges an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak pushes off an throws an elbow but Sahebt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it misses.
Kiatadisak lands a damaging elbow.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it misses.
Sahebt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiatadisak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sahebt looking to throw knees to the head but Kiatadisak is blocking nicely.
Sahebt is looking for a takedown.
Jomhod Kiatadisak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Sahebt.
Sahebt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahebt wants a takedown but no success here.
Sahebt is working for takedown but Kiatadisak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sahebt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kiatadisak after a bit of a struggle.
Sahebt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kiatadisak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kiatadisak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow over the top.
Sahebt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sahebt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kiatadisak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kiatadisak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sahebt avoids the elbow strike from Kiatadisak, against the cage.
Kiatadisak is pressed up against the cage. Sahebt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kiatadisak down to the mat. Kiatadisak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kiatadisak pushes Sahebt up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow that misses.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow just above Sahebt 's eye.
Kiatadisak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kiatadisak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sahebt avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Sahebt can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sahebt dodges an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sahebt dodges an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Sahebt dodges an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow just above Sahebt 's eye.
Sahebt looking for a takedown.
Sahebt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kiatadisak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kiatadisak throws an elbow but misses.
Kiatadisak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow that misses.
Sahebt looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiatadisak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sahebt's brow.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Sahebt misses with a knee strike.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike.
Sahebt tries for a takedown but Kiatadisak manages to get underhooks.
Sahebt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kiatadisak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike from Kiatadisak.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiatadisak dodges an elbow strike from Sahebt.
Kiatadisak pushes off an throws an elbow but Sahebt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sahebt avoids a wild elbow strike from Kiatadisak.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it misses.
Sahebt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kiatadisak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiatadisak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sahebt's brow.
Sahebt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow strike.
Kiatadisak lands a damaging elbow.
Kiatadisak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sahebt tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiatadisak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiatadisak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sahebt's brow.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow.
Sahebt blocks the elbow strike.
Kiatadisak lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow that misses.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow just above Sahebt 's eye.
Kiatadisak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow strike.
Sahebt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kiatadisak fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kiatadisak drives through and clinches with Sahebt against the cage.
Sahebt blocks an elbow strike.
Sahebt can't get the takedown.
Kiatadisak throws an elbow but it misses.
Kiatadisak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sahebt.
Kiatadisak lands a damaging elbow.
Johnny Sahebt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sahebt takes an elbow to the temple.
Kiatadisak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sahebt misses with some punches.
Jomhod Kiatadisak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiatadisak misses with an elbow strike.
Kiatadisak lands an elbow that stopped Sahebt in his tracks for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jomhod Kiatadisak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiatadisak, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Jomhod Kiatadisak!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Jomhod Kiatadisak!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Jomhod Kiatadisak!

Jomhod Kiatadisak wins by unanimous decision!
Jomhod Kiatadisak thanked the fans post fight for their support.