PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Muay Thai fight music. Canthropus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Chaowanungkarn
vs
Canthropus

165 cm
31
152 lbs
31 - 24 - 1

175 cm
40
165 lbs
32 - 24 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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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 31 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pithe Canthropus!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Canthropus misses.

Canthropus gets tackled into the cage by Chaowanungkarn. Chaowanungkarn maintains the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canthropus.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the head but Chaowanungkarn blocks with his arms.

Canthropus gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Canthropus is trying to work for a kimura but Chaowanungkarn is defending well.
Canthropus works his way into full mount!
Chaowanungkarn is trying desperately to improve position.
Canthropus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Canthropus thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Canthropus misses with a head shot.
Chaowanungkarn tries to lock up and control but Canthropus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chaowanungkarn tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Canthropus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Canthropus raining down shots from the mount!
Canthropus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Canthropus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus landing punches.
Chaowanungkarn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chaowanungkarn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Canthropus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Canthropus sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Canthropus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chaowanungkarn is on top in guard.
Chaowanungkarn won't allow Canthropus to get back to his feet.

Canthropus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chaowanungkarn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chaowanungkarn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chaowanungkarn wants to control from the top but Canthropus keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is really struggling to control Canthropus but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Suchart Chaowanungkarn just wasn't active enough.
A good leg kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn looks to land a body kick but Canthropus moved away.
Canthropus checks the leg kick.
Canthropus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaowanungkarn throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Canthropus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chaowanungkarn moves out of range of the body kick from Canthropus.
Chaowanungkarn throws a sloppy head kick and Canthropus moves out of range easily.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body punch

and Canthropus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Canthropus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chaowanungkarn is on top in guard.

Canthropus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaowanungkarn defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Canthropus is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canthropus chips away with some ground and pound.
Canthropus working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pithe Canthropus dominated that 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.

Canthropus connects with an inside leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Canthropus blocks a head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Canthropus looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaowanungkarn is just out of range.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick but Canthropus checks it.
Chaowanungkarn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chaowanungkarn throws the left hand but Canthropus avoids the punch easily.
Chaowanungkarn throws a push kick but Canthropus slaps the foot to one side.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Canthropus throws a wild body kick that Chaowanungkarn sees coming a mile off.

Chaowanungkarn closes the distance and pushes Canthropus back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Canthropus.

Canthropus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaowanungkarn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chaowanungkarn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chaowanungkarn. That did some damage!
Canthropus connects with the punch.
Canthropus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Chaowanungkarn. Beautiful body shot.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a wild body shot.
Chaowanungkarn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chaowanungkarn.
Canthropus dips to his left and cracks Chaowanungkarn with an uppercut!
Canthropus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaowanungkarn punishes Canthropus's body with a nice straight punch.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a head kick.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body shot.
Chaowanungkarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Canthropus is just out of range.
Canthropus lands a head kick. Chaowanungkarn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Canthropus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chaowanungkarn connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick that misses.
Chaowanungkarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Chaowanungkarn misses.
A leg kick checked by Chaowanungkarn.
Canthropus checks a leg kick.
Canthropus throws out a leg kick but Chaowanungkarn moves out of range and Canthropus only half commits.
Chaowanungkarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to chop away at Canthropus's legs.
Canthropus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Canthropus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chaowanungkarn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chaowanungkarn wants to slow Canthropus down by chopping away at his legs.
Canthropus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canthropus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chaowanungkarn. Canthropus shrugs it off though.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaowanungkarn moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body shot.
Canthropus checks a low kick from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a body kick.
We've been told by Chaowanungkarn's head coaches at Palazzo Paisano that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chaowanungkarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canthropus blocks a head kick by Chaowanungkarn.
Canthropus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canthropus feints and then cracks Chaowanungkarn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chaowanungkarn down.
A bone on bone clash there as Canthropus blocks the leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn throws a leg kick

so Canthropus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canthropus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chaowanungkarn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pithe Canthropus has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canthropus throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to control the position but Canthropus postures up.
Chaowanungkarn keeping moving, preventing Canthropus from controlling successfully.
Canthropus looking to pass the guard.
Canthropus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaowanungkarn pulls Canthropus in close to his closed guard and prevents Canthropus from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Chaowanungkarn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canthropus is looking to work some ground and pound but Chaowanungkarn has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pithe Canthropus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Chaowanungkarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canthropus wants to land a leg kick but Chaowanungkarn is out of range.
Canthropus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaowanungkarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus.
Canthropus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Canthropus.
An inside leg kick from Chaowanungkarn misses.
Canthropus tests Chaowanungkarn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chaowanungkarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Canthropus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Canthropus throws the kick towards the body but Chaowanungkarn avoids it.
Canthropus avoids the body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
Canthropus connects with a right hand. Chaowanungkarn shakes it off.
Chaowanungkarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaowanungkarn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Canthropus punishes Chaowanungkarn's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus throws a leg kick that misses.
Chaowanungkarn punishes Canthropus's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to chop away at Canthropus's legs.
Canthropus throws a body punch but Chaowanungkarn moves out of range.
Canthropus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Chaowanungkarn as he checks the leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Canthropus!
Canthropus tried to score with a low kick but Chaowanungkarn checks it.
Chaowanungkarn moves in looking to clinch but Canthropus pushes him off.
Chaowanungkarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to wear down Canthropus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chaowanungkarn throws a wild body kick that Canthropus sees coming a mile off.
Chaowanungkarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canthropus moves out of range of the body kick.
Chaowanungkarn scores with a jab. Canthropus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn pushes Canthropus away with a front kick.
Canthropus moves out of range as Chaowanungkarn throws a body kick.
Canthropus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaowanungkarn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canthropus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chaowanungkarn can pounce on him.
Chaowanungkarn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Canthropus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canthropus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chaowanungkarn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Canthropus.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canthropus is pushing down on Chaowanungkarn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chaowanungkarn is fighting to maintain full guard but Canthropus has managed to sneak the leg through.

Canthropus seems to be working for a kimura but Chaowanungkarn defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus looks to land a strike but Chaowanungkarn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Canthropus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Canthropus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chaowanungkarn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canthropus cracks Chaowanungkarn with a solid left hand.
Pithe Canthropus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Canthropus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Canthropus wants to pass the guard but Chaowanungkarn is keeping the position.
Canthropus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus is looking to advance position but Chaowanungkarn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Chaowanungkarn throws a sloppy strike and Canthropus uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Canthropus has ended up in Chaowanungkarn's guard.
Canthropus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chaowanungkarn is keeping the position for now.
Canthropus looking to sit in guard and control but Chaowanungkarn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaowanungkarn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canthropus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pithe Canthropus.
I've got Canthropus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pithe Canthropus!
Pithe Canthropus made sure to mention his sponsor, DTK Designs (Laundry) in his post fight interview.