PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chanarong Dhanarajata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and baldwin stpierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dhanarajata comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Stay. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dhanarajata
vs
stpierre

181 cm
22
171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chanarong Dhanarajata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, baldwin stpierre!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhanarajata has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Chanarong Dhanarajata has been cut.
stpierre misses the shot to the body.
stpierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for stpierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick lands from Dhanarajata that sends stpierre to the canvas. stpierre tries to scramble back to his feet but Dhanarajata brings him back down into side control.
Dhanarajata taking a breather here.

Dhanarajata has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dhanarajata takes the fight into the clinch.
Dhanarajata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
stpierre wants to get back to striking at distance but Dhanarajata won't allow it.
Dhanarajata unloads a knee to the mid-section. stpierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
stpierre looks gassed!
Dhanarajata landing knees to the head.
Dhanarajata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhanarajata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dhanarajata keeps control of stpierre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dhanarajata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dhanarajata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but stpierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dhanarajata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata keeps control of stpierre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dhanarajata with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata connects with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata scores a nice knee to the body.
Dhanarajata creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through stpierre's defenses.
Dhanarajata lands a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata scores with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dhanarajata gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dhanarajata tries to land a knee to the head but stpierre blocks with his arms.
Dhanarajata throws an elbow but it misses.
Dhanarajata landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dhanarajata prevents stpierre from breaking the clinch.
Dhanarajata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dhanarajata unloads a knee to the mid-section. stpierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dhanarajata unloads a knee to the mid-section. stpierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
stpierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dhanarajata trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhanarajata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but stpierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dhanarajata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dhanarajata stops a takedown attempt from stpierre.
stpierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dhanarajata tries to land a knee to the head but stpierre blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dhanarajata.
Dhanarajata looking to throw knees to the head but stpierre is blocking nicely.
stpierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dhanarajata tries to land a knee to the head but stpierre blocks with his arms.
stpierre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dhanarajata with an attempt at a knee that misses.
stpierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chanarong Dhanarajata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of baldwin stpierre.
Dhanarajata unloads a knee to the mid-section. stpierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
stpierre has had enough of the clinch but Dhanarajata keeps him there for the moment.
Dhanarajata lands a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata misses with a knee strike.
Dhanarajata with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
stpierre can't break the clinch.
Dhanarajata landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dhanarajata pushes off an throws an elbow but stpierre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dhanarajata trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
stpierre tries to pull guard but Dhanarajata holds him up against the cage and eventually stpierre drops back down to his feet.
stpierre fails to pull guard.
Dhanarajata scores with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata stops a takedown attempt from stpierre.
Dhanarajata lands a knee to the body.
Dhanarajata is pressed up against the cage. stpierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dhanarajata down to the mat. Dhanarajata avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
stpierre misses with a double jab.
stpierre swings for the body but Dhanarajata moves out of range.
stpierre throws a series of punches but Dhanarajata moves out of range.
Dhanarajata throws a head kick that misses.
stpierre throws a series of punches but Dhanarajata avoids them all with ease.

Dhanarajata has closed the distance and engaged stpierre in a clinch.
Dhanarajata landing knees to the body.
Dhanarajata lands a knee to the head.
stpierre can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dhanarajata.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dhanarajata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
stpierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dhanarajata tries a knee to the head but stpierre blocks it.
Dhanarajata connects with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata pushes off an throws an elbow but stpierre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dhanarajata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dhanarajata misses with a knee to the head.
stpierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dhanarajata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dhanarajata landing some nice looking knees to the body.
stpierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dhanarajata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dhanarajata tries to land a knee to the head but stpierre blocks with his arms.
Dhanarajata looking to throw knees to the head but stpierre is blocking nicely.
Dhanarajata connects with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but stpierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dhanarajata throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dhanarajata lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dhanarajata misses with a knee to the head.
stpierre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
stpierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dhanarajata gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dhanarajata lands an elbow that stopped stpierre in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chanarong Dhanarajata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chanarong Dhanarajata's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

stpierre throws a one two combo.
stpierre throws a right hand that Dhanarajata ducks under and follows up with a left that Dhanarajata also avoids with ease.
stpierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dhanarajata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for stpierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Dhanarajata has managed to clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dhanarajata is stalling here.
Dhanarajata lands a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through stpierre's defenses.
Dhanarajata scores with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dhanarajata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata connects with a nasty looking knee right to stpierre's face.
stpierre has had enough of the clinch but Dhanarajata keeps him there for the moment.
Dhanarajata prevents stpierre from breaking the clinch.
Dhanarajata lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
stpierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dhanarajata landing knees to the head.
stpierre can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
stpierre tries to break the clinch but Dhanarajata is controlling the position.
Dhanarajata with a knee to the head.
stpierre looking for a takedown.
Dhanarajata connects with a nasty looking knee right to stpierre's face.
Dhanarajata connects with a nasty looking knee right to stpierre's face.
stpierre is trying to break free.
Dhanarajata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dhanarajata misses with a knee strike.
stpierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dhanarajata prevents it.
stpierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dhanarajata fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chanarong Dhanarajata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of baldwin stpierre.
stpierre misses with the combination.

Dhanarajata fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with stpierre, pushing him back against the cage.
Dhanarajata lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
stpierre is trying to break free.

That's two 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.
stpierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
stpierre can't break the clinch.
Dhanarajata connects with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata connects with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata misses with a knee to the head.
stpierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
stpierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dhanarajata smiles and moves away.
Dhanarajata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
stpierre misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Dhanarajata.
stpierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dhanarajata avoids the body shot from stpierre.
Dhanarajata misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
stpierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Dhanarajata is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhanarajata throws a leg kick which misses stpierre's front leg but catches the back leg as stpierre tries to avoid it.
stpierre misses with a double jab.

Dhanarajata clinches up with stpierre and pushes him back against the cage.
Dhanarajata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

stpierre pulls guard effortlessly.

stpierre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dhanarajata passes into side control.
Dhanarajata trying to control the position but stpierre is working away.
stpierre is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
stpierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dhanarajata wants to control but stpierre is keeping busy.
stpierre stops Dhanarajata from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

stpierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dhanarajata gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chanarong Dhanarajata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chanarong Dhanarajata's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

stpierre fails to land with a series of punches.
stpierre connects with the punch.
Dhanarajata lands with a slapping head kick.
Dhanarajata dodges the punch combination from stpierre.
baldwin stpierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
stpierre avoids the head kick by Dhanarajata.
baldwin stpierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dhanarajata clinches.
Dhanarajata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Dhanarajata.
Dhanarajata lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dhanarajata with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata lands a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Dhanarajata.
stpierre is trying to break free.
stpierre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dhanarajata lands an elbow just above stpierre 's eye.
stpierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dhanarajata fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhanarajata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from stpierre does no damage.

Dhanarajata has managed to clinch.
Dhanarajata using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dhanarajata lands a nice elbow.
Dhanarajata connects with a knee to the head.
stpierre tries to break the clinch but Dhanarajata is controlling the position.
stpierre is trying to break the clinch but Dhanarajata has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Dhanarajata.
Dhanarajata prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dhanarajata unloads a knee to the mid-section. stpierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dhanarajata scores a nice knee to the body.
Dhanarajata scores with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata looking to throw knees to the head but stpierre is blocking nicely.
Dhanarajata landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
stpierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dhanarajata pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chanarong Dhanarajata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of baldwin stpierre.
stpierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dhanarajata.
stpierre lands a jab to Dhanarajata's midsection.

Dhanarajata closes the distance and clinches.
Dhanarajata scores a nice knee to the body.
Dhanarajata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but stpierre blocks it with crossed arms.
Dhanarajata tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
stpierre tries to pull guard but Dhanarajata won't allow it.
Dhanarajata scores with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata connects with a nasty looking knee right to stpierre's face.
Dhanarajata creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through stpierre's defenses.
Dhanarajata scores a nice knee to the body.
Dhanarajata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but stpierre blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Dhanarajata.
stpierre takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Dhanarajata.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
stpierre is looking to break free of the clinch but Dhanarajata has double underhooks.
Dhanarajata lands an elbow inside that stpierre shrugs off.
Dhanarajata connects with a nasty looking knee right to stpierre's face.
Dhanarajata lands an elbow inside that stpierre shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Dhanarajata.
stpierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dhanarajata scores a nice knee to the body.
stpierre wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dhanarajata.
Dhanarajata connects with a nasty looking knee right to stpierre's face.
Dhanarajata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but stpierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dhanarajata landing knees to the body.
Dhanarajata crunches a lovely knee into stpierre's ribcage.
Dhanarajata prevents stpierre from breaking the clinch.
stpierre tries for a takedown but Dhanarajata manages to get underhooks.
Dhanarajata looking to throw knees to the head but stpierre is blocking nicely.
stpierre is trying to break free.
Dhanarajata landing knees to the head.
Dhanarajata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dhanarajata keeps control of stpierre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
stpierre wants to break free but Dhanarajata has control.
stpierre tries to pull guard but Dhanarajata holds him up against the cage and eventually stpierre drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dhanarajata with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata unloads a knee to the mid-section. stpierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dhanarajata scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dhanarajata.
Dhanarajata prevents stpierre from breaking the clinch.
Dhanarajata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
baldwin stpierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dhanarajata scores with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Dhanarajata.
Dhanarajata tries a knee to the head but stpierre blocks it.
Dhanarajata landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dhanarajata connects with a nasty looking knee right to stpierre's face.
Dhanarajata unloads a knee to the mid-section. stpierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
stpierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dhanarajata lands a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dhanarajata connects with a knee to the head.
Dhanarajata using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dhanarajata is pressed up against the cage. stpierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dhanarajata down to the mat. Dhanarajata avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Dhanarajata instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chanarong Dhanarajata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dhanarajata 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chanarong Dhanarajata!