PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Hytten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayavarman Wongkrachang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent Hytten has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Hytten
vs
Wongkrachang

215 cm
40
253 lbs
38 - 25 - 1

191 cm
25
255 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Cynical Truth (steel penn)

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Hytten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayavarman Wongkrachang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hytten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wongkrachang on the side of the head.
Hytten blocks a head kick by Wongkrachang.
Wongkrachang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hytten misses with a body shot.
Wongkrachang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hytten is looking to slow Wongkrachang down with leg kicks.
Wongkrachang loads up on a big right hand but Hytten slips the punch.
Hytten throws a hook but Wongkrachang blocks it.
Hytten punishes Wongkrachang's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wongkrachang.
Hytten connects with a single shot there.
Wongkrachang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wongkrachang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hytten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wongkrachang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hytten cracks Wongkrachang with an open hand slap.

It looks like Jayavarman Wongkrachang has been cut.
Wongkrachang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wongkrachang tries to clinch there but Hytten circles away.
Hytten tried to score with a low kick but Wongkrachang checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wongkrachang walks into a left hand.
Hytten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wongkrachang.
Wongkrachang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wongkrachang connects with a solid leg kick.
It looks like Hytten has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hytten is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wongkrachang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wongkrachang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hytten digs a good hook to Wongkrachang's body.
Hytten misses with an uppercut. Wongkrachang saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wongkrachang 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 Hytten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hytten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hytten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wongkrachang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wongkrachang tries to score with a low kick but Hytten moves his leg out of the way.
Hytten looks to land a right hand but Wongkrachang moved out of range.
Hytten throws a hook but Wongkrachang blocks it.
Wongkrachang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wongkrachang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Kent Hytten has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wongkrachang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hytten. Hytten obviously looking to wear him down.
Wongkrachang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wongkrachang scores with a spinning back kick!
Hytten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wongkrachang tries a low kick but Hytten avoids it.
Wongkrachang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hytten can pounce on him.
A low kick from Wongkrachang is predictable there
and Hytten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hytten throws a leg kick that is checked

and Wongkrachang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hytten is looking to escape.
Wongkrachang is trying to control the action in half guard but Hytten is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hytten trying to hold on to Wongkrachang's head to control him but Wongkrachang postures up.

Wongkrachang is working for a kimura but Hytten is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wongkrachang 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.

Wongkrachang is looking for a kimura but Hytten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wongkrachang to get the leverage.

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.
Wongkrachang trying to mount his opponent but Hytten defends it.
Wongkrachang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wongkrachang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Kent Hytten will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wongkrachang lands a glancing blow to the side of Hytten's head.
Wongkrachang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hytten is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wongkrachang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hytten.

Wongkrachang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hytten was covering up waiting for the punch and Wongkrachang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wongkrachang trying to control the position from guard on top but Hytten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hytten wants to sweep here but Wongkrachang controlling him for the moment.

Wongkrachang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hytten looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hytten looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hytten!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wongkrachang being controlled for a moment.
Wongkrachang is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hytten is looking to take a break and control but Wongkrachang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wongkrachang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wongkrachang moves into full guard.
Wongkrachang is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wongkrachang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hytten manages to get himself to full guard.
Wongkrachang wants to pass the guard but Hytten is keeping the position.
Hytten keeping moving, preventing Wongkrachang from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jayavarman Wongkrachang has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wongkrachang throws a low kick but Hytten avoids it.
Hytten thows a body shot but no joy.
Wongkrachang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wongkrachang throws a low kick but Hytten moves out of range easily.
Wongkrachang lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wongkrachang slips a straight right by Hytten.
Wongkrachang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wongkrachang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wongkrachang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayavarman Wongkrachang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Wongkrachang throws a low kick but Hytten avoids it.
Hytten motions for Wongkrachang to come forward. Hytten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hytten defending well as Wongkrachang loads up on a big left hand.
Hytten misses with a hook

and Wongkrachang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wongkrachang.
Hytten keeping moving, preventing Wongkrachang from controlling successfully.
Wongkrachang stands and throws Hytten's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A control attempt from Hytten but he's now mounted!
Wongkrachang looking to control but Hytten is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hytten is desperately trying to improve his position but Wongkrachang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wongkrachang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wongkrachang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wongkrachang controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hytten really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Wongkrachang goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hytten is on top in guard.
Wongkrachang has his hands on Hytten's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jayavarman Wongkrachang was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wongkrachang throws a body kick that misses.
Wongkrachang connects with a leg kick. Hytten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wongkrachang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wongkrachang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hytten's sensitive parts.
Wongkrachang missing with a left hand there. Hytten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Hytten misses its intended target.
Wongkrachang throws a leg kick which misses Hytten's front leg but catches the back leg as Hytten tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hytten throws a leg kick

and Wongkrachang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wongkrachang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wongkrachang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wongkrachang slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wongkrachang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Wongkrachang is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hytten still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hytten has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wongkrachang is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayavarman Wongkrachang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wongkrachang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayavarman Wongkrachang!
An out of breath Jayavarman Wongkrachang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.