PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Panupong Singsurat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Singsurat
vs
Cox

184 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Panupong Singsurat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Miles Cox!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singsurat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singsurat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cox throws a head kick but Singsurat moves out of range.
Singsurat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cox swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Cox's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Singsurat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cox tries to avoid it but Singsurat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cox to the ground. Cox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singsurat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Singsurat moves out of range easily.
Singsurat throws a series of punches but Cox moves out of range.
Cox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singsurat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Cox misses.
Singsurat tries to counter with a takedown but Cox is quick to defend against it.
Singsurat dives in for a single leg takedown but Cox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panupong Singsurat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Singsurat moves out of range easily.
Cox throws a right hand that Singsurat ducks under and follows up with a left that Singsurat also avoids with ease.
Cox throws a nice looking combination but Singsurat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Singsurat as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox misses with a head kick.

Singsurat closes the distance and clinches.
Singsurat is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox is trying to break free.
Cox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singsurat has him pressed against the cage.
Cox tries to break free but Singsurat pushes him back against the cage.
Singsurat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cox can't break the clinch.

Singsurat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cox misses with a head kick.
Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
Singsurat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cox.
Singsurat blocks a head kick by Cox.
A jab from Cox misses.
A leg kick checked by Singsurat.
Singsurat shoots in looking for a takedown but Cox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Singsurat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Singsurat. Singsurat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Singsurat scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat lands a nice looking body shot.
Cox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Singsurat.
Singsurat blocks a head kick by Cox.
Singsurat shoots for a takedown but Cox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Singsurat avoids the head kick by Cox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox tries a head kick but it misses.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singsurat is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
Cox misses with a head kick.
Cox throws a head kick but Singsurat moves out of range.
Singsurat lands a really nice looking cross but Cox seems unphased.
Singsurat scores with a shot to the body.
Cox looks winded!
Cox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Cox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Singsurat gets to his feet. Cox looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox blocks a head kick by Singsurat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Singsurat.
Cox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Singsurat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cox on his heels. He'll look to pass Cox's guard now, I'm sure.
Singsurat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Singsurat prevents Cox from getting back to his feet.
Singsurat stays in close to Cox's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cox's guard.
Cox tries to kick Singsurat off but Singsurat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Singsurat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cox is in trouble now - Singsurat has advanced to mount!
Cox is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Singsurat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cox is in all sorts of trouble here.

Singsurat is working for a guillotine from mount but Cox frees his head quite easily.
Singsurat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 Panupong Singsurat will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Singsurat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cox!
Singsurat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cox keeps working.
The ground and pound from Singsurat seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Singsurat decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Singsurat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cox.
Cox throws a right hand that Singsurat ducks under and follows up with a left that Singsurat also avoids with ease.
Singsurat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cox throws a head kick but Singsurat moves out of range.
Cox misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singsurat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singsurat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singsurat tries to counter with a takedown but Cox is quick to defend against it.
Singsurat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cox.
Singsurat lands a nice looking body shot.
Singsurat's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Singsurat duly obliges.
Singsurat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Singsurat lands a front kick.
Cox is breathing heavily.
Cox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singsurat throws a series of punches but Cox avoids them all with ease.
Cox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singsurat goes for a double leg but Cox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cox continues to drive forward.
Cox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cox throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat effectively controlling the action here.

Singsurat decides to pull guard.
Singsurat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Singsurat is stalling in the full guard.
Cox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Singsurat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Singsurat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Singsurat throwing shots but Cox is blocking nicely.
Cox is trying to stand.
Cox is refusing to be controlled, as Singsurat sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox is looking to escape.

Singsurat escapes and gets back to his feet.
Singsurat blocks a head kick by Cox.
Cox misses with a series of wild punches.

Singsurat closes the distance and pushes Cox back into the cage.
Singsurat jumps guard but Cox stands there with Singsurat around his waist. Singsurat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panupong Singsurat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singsurat drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cox pulls his leg out and moves away.
Singsurat blocks a head kick by Cox.
Singsurat connects with a single shot there.
Singsurat lands with a nice body punch.
Cox throws a head kick that misses
and Singsurat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Singsurat shoots in for a takedown but Cox shows good takedown defense.
Miles Cox seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singsurat shoots for a double leg takedown but Cox sprawls well. He's pushed Singsurat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cox circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Cox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singsurat moves in looking to clinch but Cox pushes him off.
Singsurat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cox can do to turn this around?

Singsurat gets the takedown into side control.

Singsurat stands up and beckons Cox to his feet.
Cox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Singsurat or perhaps it was just good defense by Cox, which made it look bad.
Cox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Singsurat backs off Cox throws a huge counter combo but Singsurat manages to avoid it all.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox throws a series of punches but Singsurat moves out of range.
Singsurat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cox's waist but Cox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singsurat off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panupong Singsurat dominated that second round.
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!

Singsurat lands with a nice combination. Cox backs away looking to recover.
Singsurat tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Cox.
Cox stuffs the takedown attempt from Singsurat. Singsurat gets slowly back to his feet.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cox is looking to chop away at Singsurat's legs.
Singsurat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cox misses the jab.
Singsurat darts in looking for a takedown but Cox gets double underhooks and turns Singsurat into the cage.
Singsurat misses with a double jab.
Cox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cox misses with a low kick.
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
Singsurat is looking for a counter combo.
Cox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cox throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singsurat blocks a head kick by Cox.
Singsurat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Singsurat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cox.
Miles Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox tries to bum rush Singsurat with a series of wild strikes but Singsurat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cox throws a leg kick but Singsurat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Panupong Singsurat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singsurat works over Cox's head and body with a nice combination.
Cox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Singsurat seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cox stuffs the takedown attempt from Singsurat. Singsurat gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panupong Singsurat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cox manages to break the clinch.
Singsurat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miles Cox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singsurat wants to clinch up but Cox keeps it at a distance.
Cox misses the jab.
As Cox looks to move away, Singsurat throws a big counter combo bu Cox just gets out of the way.
Singsurat dodges the punch combination from Cox.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Singsurat clinches up against the cage.
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!
A frustrated look appears on Cox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Singsurat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cox tries to break the clinch but Singsurat is controlling the position.

Singsurat breaks from the clinch.
Cox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Singsurat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Singsurat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Singsurat gets control of Cox's arms and successfully pulls guard. Singsurat will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Singsurat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Singsurat is working an open guard so Cox takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox throws a head kick that misses.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Singsurat moves out of range easily.
Singsurat wants to clinch up but Cox keeps it at a distance.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singsurat shoots in for a double leg but Cox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cox misses with a combination

and Singsurat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Singsurat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cox walks away with a smile on his face. Singsurat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cox throws a right and a left that Singsurat avoids nicely.
Cox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cox tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox tries to land a leg kick but Singsurat saw it coming and moves away.

Singsurat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singsurat has him pressed against the cage.

Singsurat ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Singsurat no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Singsurat has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Singsurat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Singsurat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miles Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panupong Singsurat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cox throws a strike but Singsurat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panupong Singsurat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Singsurat, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panupong Singsurat!
Panupong Singsurat seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.