PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will DeFrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pranang Krampuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will DeFrank could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pranang Krampuk's chin.

DeFrank
vs
Krampuk

180 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

177 cm
29
169 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Will DeFrank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pranang Krampuk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeFrank tries to clinch up.
Krampuk lands a high kick!
Krampuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krampuk lands a nice shot to the body.
Krampuk feints and then cracks DeFrank's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeFrank down.
Krampuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Krampuk.
Horrible takedown by DeFrank or perhaps it was just good defense by Krampuk which made him look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeFrank throws a jab but it's blocked by Krampuk.
A head kick from Krampuk lands but DeFrank takes it in his stride.

DeFrank moves into range and clinches up with Krampuk.

Krampuk breaks the clinch.
DeFrank takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

DeFrank manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krampuk on his heels. He'll look to pass Krampuk's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Krampuk pulls DeFrank in close to prevent any damage.
DeFrank works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. DeFrank lands a nice short elbow.
Krampuk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krampuk has hold of DeFrank's hands but DeFrank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFrank is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krampuk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeFrank thows a huge punch but Krampuk dodges it nicely.
DeFrank wants to pass the guard but Krampuk is defending well.
DeFrank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krampuk is trying to get back to full guard.
DeFrank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
DeFrank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeFrank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DeFrank lands with a punch from half guard.
Krampuk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeFrank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeFrank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Krampuk is rocked!
DeFrank trying to mount his opponent but Krampuk defends it.
Krampuk is still in real trouble! Can DeFrank finish him?
Krampuk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeFrank.
DeFrank working Krampuk over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krampuk is trying to get back to full guard.
DeFrank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krampuk's head.
DeFrank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krampuk seems to have recovered his senses.

DeFrank is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krampuk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeFrank.
Krampuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DeFrank lands with a punch from half guard.
DeFrank working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
DeFrank throwing shots but Krampuk is blocking nicely.
DeFrank wants to control but Krampuk is keeping him busy.
DeFrank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krampuk's head.
DeFrank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. DeFrank connects with a nice short shot to Krampuk's temple.
DeFrank with the ground and pound but Krampuk uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

DeFrank drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DeFrank jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DeFrank has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krampuk wants to stand up but DeFrank is controlling him.
DeFrank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
DeFrank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DeFrank throwing strikes but missing.
DeFrank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
DeFrank is looking to work some ground and pound but Krampuk has wrist control.
DeFrank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krampuk's head.
DeFrank with a nice head shot there.
DeFrank postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Krampuk covers up, he's hurt! DeFrank keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from DeFrank and the ref steps in to end the fight! DeFrank can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will DeFrank!