PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Panom Kampaengsam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Michalangelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Michalangelo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kampaengsam
vs
Michalangelo

165 cm
25
149 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Panom Kampaengsam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Michalangelo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kampaengsam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Michalangelo misses with a body kick.
Michalangelo moves out of range of the body kick.
Michalangelo fails with the takedown.

Michalangelo pushes Kampaengsam up against the cage in a clinch.
Michalangelo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Kampaengsam breaks from the clinch.
Michalangelo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kampaengsam's waist but Kampaengsam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michalangelo off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michalangelo ducks right into an uppercut from Kampaengsam.
Michalangelo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Michalangelo forces Kampaengsam back against the cage and clinches.

Kampaengsam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michalangelo throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Kampaengsam as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kampaengsam defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michalangelo.
Kampaengsam throws a big counter combination but Michalangelo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Panom Kampaengsam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Michalangelo.

Kampaengsam closes the distance and clinches.
Michalangelo takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Mike Michalangelo has been cut.
Kampaengsam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michalangelo's efforts to push away.

Kampaengsam breaks from the clinch.
Michalangelo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kampaengsam moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Michalangelo is trying to force a seperation but Kampaengsam has the dominant position.

Kampaengsam manages to break the clinch.
Kampaengsam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Michalangelo as he avoids it easily.

Michalangelo moves into the clinch.
Michalangelo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kampaengsam just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kampaengsam creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michalangelo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kampaengsam is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Michalangelo prevents a body shot from Kampaengsam.
Michalangelo is trying to force a seperation but Kampaengsam has the dominant position.
Kampaengsam lands a shoulder strike.

Michalangelo breaks from the clinch.
Kampaengsam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michalangelo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kampaengsam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michalangelo's waist but Michalangelo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kampaengsam off to one side.

Kampaengsam takes the fight into the clinch.
Michalangelo fails to pull guard.
Kampaengsam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampaengsam stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Michalangelo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kampaengsam stalling.
Kampaengsam lands a knee to the head.

Kampaengsam manages to pull guard.
Kampaengsam pulls Michalangelo in close to prevent any damage.
Michalangelo trying to control but Kampaengsam is working from the bottom.
Michalangelo's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Michalangelo stands and steps away. Kampaengsam gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kampaengsam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kampaengsam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Michalangelo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kampaengsam.
Michalangelo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kampaengsam walks away with a smile on his face. Michalangelo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kampaengsam fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Michalangelo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kampaengsam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kampaengsam has a takedown stuffed.

Kampaengsam gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panom Kampaengsam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Michalangelo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kampaengsam wants to clinch.

Kampaengsam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Michalangelo lands a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kampaengsam.
Kampaengsam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michalangelo can do to turn this around?
Kampaengsam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Michalangelo walks away with a smile on his face. Kampaengsam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michalangelo throws a body punch but Kampaengsam moves out of range.
Kampaengsam tries to clinch up but Michalangelo circles away and keeps his distance.
Michalangelo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Michalangelo shoots in and drives through. Kampaengsam sprawls well.
Michalangelo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kampaengsam tries to close the distance and clinch but Michalangelo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michalangelo leaves Kampaengsam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Michalangelo moves into the clinch.
Michalangelo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Michalangelo wants to break free but Kampaengsam has control.
Kampaengsam misses with an elbow strike.
Kampaengsam crunches a lovely knee into Michalangelo's ribcage.
Kampaengsam lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice left hand lands by Kampaengsam.
Michalangelo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kampaengsam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Kampaengsam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kampaengsam takes the fight into the clinch.

Kampaengsam breaks from the clinch.
Kampaengsam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Michalangelo on the side of the head.
Kampaengsam dives in and grabs Michalangelo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Michalangelo pushes down on Kampaengsam's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panom Kampaengsam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kampaengsam moves to clinch but Michalangelo breaks away
and Michalangelo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michalangelo misses the shot to the body.
Michalangelo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kampaengsam as he jumps to the side.
Michalangelo has a takedown stuffed.
Michalangelo is breathing heavily.
Kampaengsam moves out of range of the body kick from Michalangelo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kampaengsam dives in for a single leg takedown but Michalangelo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Kampaengsam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Michalangelo wants a takedown.

Kampaengsam manages to break the clinch.
Kampaengsam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kampaengsam tries to clinch up but Michalangelo circles away and keeps his distance.
Michalangelo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kampaengsam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kampaengsam throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Kampaengsam moves into the clinch.
Kampaengsam stops a takedown attempt from Michalangelo.
Kampaengsam lands a good knee to the midsection. Michalangelo won't want to take too many of those.
Kampaengsam stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kampaengsam putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Michalangelo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Kampaengsam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kampaengsam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Michalangelo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Michalangelo has closed the distance and engaged Kampaengsam in a clinch.
Michalangelo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kampaengsam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Michalangelo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kampaengsam ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kampaengsam no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Kampaengsam pushes Michalangelo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Michalangelo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kampaengsam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panom Kampaengsam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Michalangelo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kampaengsam tries to close the distance and clinch but Michalangelo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michalangelo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kampaengsam.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kampaengsam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kampaengsam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kampaengsam wants it to stay on the feet.
A head kick misses from Michalangelo.

Kampaengsam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Michalangelo, pushing him back against the cage.
Kampaengsam slows down the pace here.
Kampaengsam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kampaengsam tries to land knees in the clinch but Michalangelo avoids the damage to the body.
Kampaengsam stalling.
Michalangelo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Michalangelo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kampaengsam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Panom Kampaengsam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Michalangelo.
Michalangelo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kampaengsam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kampaengsam tries to clinch but Michalangelo moves out of range.

Kampaengsam gets a clinch.
Kampaengsam lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michalangelo backwards.
Kampaengsam working Michalangelo over with knees to the body.
Kampaengsam using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kampaengsam with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Michalangelo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kampaengsam after a bit of a struggle.
Kampaengsam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Kampaengsam breaks from the clinch.

Kampaengsam instigates a clinch.
Kampaengsam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kampaengsam controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michalangelo is trying to push Kampaengsam away but Kampaengsam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kampaengsam unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kampaengsam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Michalangelo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kampaengsam walks away with a smile on his face. Michalangelo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Panom Kampaengsam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kampaengsam clinches with his opponent.

Kampaengsam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kampaengsam tries a head kick but it misses.
Michalangelo throws a big counter head kick but Kampaengsam avoids it with no problem.

Kampaengsam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kampaengsam lands an elbow just above Michalangelo 's eye.
Kampaengsam has Michalangelo pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Michalangelo's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kampaengsam manages to break the clinch.
Kampaengsam tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Michalangelo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kampaengsam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Michalangelo pinned against the cage. Michalangelo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michalangelo wants to counter the offense by Kampaengsam and move into the clinch position.

Kampaengsam instigates a clinch.
Michalangelo wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michalangelo tries to pull guard but Kampaengsam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kampaengsam landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kampaengsam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Michalangelo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Michalangelo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kampaengsam jumps guard but Michalangelo stands there with Kampaengsam around his waist. Kampaengsam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kampaengsam is trying to pull guard but Michalangelo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kampaengsam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kampaengsam prevents the takedown attempt.

Kampaengsam breaks the clinch.
Kampaengsam tries to close the distance and clinch but Michalangelo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panom Kampaengsam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michalangelo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Michalangelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kampaengsam has closed the distance and engaged Michalangelo in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panom Kampaengsam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kampaengsam 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panom Kampaengsam!