PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Yuriy Kuznetmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warrawut Kiatjamroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kiatjamroon's choice of entrance music: Trad Thaï Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kuznetmedov
vs
Kiatjamroon

188 cm
20
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
264 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Great elbows
Granite chin

Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuriy Kuznetmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Warrawut Kiatjamroon!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetmedov connects with a right hand. Kiatjamroon shakes it off.
Kuznetmedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuznetmedov misses its target.
Warrawut Kiatjamroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetmedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiatjamroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kiatjamroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuznetmedov defending well as Kiatjamroon loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetmedov throwing a counter right hand but Kiatjamroon manages to avoid it.
Kiatjamroon fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetmedov dodges the punch combination from Kiatjamroon.
Kiatjamroon throws a shot from downtown. Kuznetmedov moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetmedov lands a jab.
Kuznetmedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuznetmedov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetmedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiatjamroon counters with a left to the body.
Kiatjamroon misses with an uppercut. Kuznetmedov saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetmedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatjamroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuznetmedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuznetmedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Kuznetmedov both land. Nice combination.
Kuznetmedov throws an overhand right that lands on Kiatjamroon's shoulder, as Kiatjamroon tries to avoid the shot.
Kiatjamroon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiatjamroon looks to land a combination but Kuznetmedov avoids it well.
Kuznetmedov is looking to counter punch.
Kiatjamroon throws a right hand that Kuznetmedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetmedov also avoids with ease.
Kiatjamroon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuznetmedov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetmedov backing away here, and Kiatjamroon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kiatjamroon throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetmedov's shoulder, as Kuznetmedov tries to avoid the shot.
Kiatjamroon cracks Kuznetmedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kiatjamroon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuznetmedov's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiatjamroon pushes Kuznetmedov away with a front kick.
Kiatjamroon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetmedov in his tracks.

It looks like Yuriy Kuznetmedov has been cut.
Kiatjamroon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiatjamroon misses with a head kick.
Kuznetmedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiatjamroon.
Kiatjamroon lands with a nice combination. Kuznetmedov backs away looking to recover.
Kuznetmedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiatjamroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiatjamroon motions for Kuznetmedov to come forward. Kiatjamroon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetmedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kuznetmedov connects with a right hand. Kiatjamroon shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetmedov. That snapped Kiatjamroon's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warrawut Kiatjamroon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuriy Kuznetmedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kuznetmedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuznetmedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiatjamroon tries to score with a low kick but Kuznetmedov moves his leg out of the way.
Kiatjamroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetmedov throws a big counter combination but Kiatjamroon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kuznetmedov looks to throw the jab but Kiatjamroon is out of range.
Kiatjamroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetmedov misses the target.
Kuznetmedov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kiatjamroon cracks Kuznetmedov with an open hand slap.
Kiatjamroon throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetmedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuznetmedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiatjamroon manages to avoid it.
Kiatjamroon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetmedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiatjamroon throws a body punch but Kuznetmedov moves out of range.
Kiatjamroon just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetmedov lands a really nice looking cross but Kiatjamroon seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatjamroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetmedov throwing a counter right hand but Kiatjamroon manages to avoid it.
Kuznetmedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiatjamroon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiatjamroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetmedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetmedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kiatjamroon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiatjamroon throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Kiatjamroon. Beautiful body shot.
Kiatjamroon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kiatjamroon looks to land a combination but Kuznetmedov avoids it well.
Kiatjamroon drops his hands momentarily and Kuznetmedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiatjamroon 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 Kuznetmedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuznetmedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuznetmedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kiatjamroon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiatjamroon scores with a punch to the head.

Kuznetmedov instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Kiatjamroon being controlled against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kiatjamroon's brow.
Kuznetmedov has Kiatjamroon pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Kiatjamroon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuznetmedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kiatjamroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yuriy Kuznetmedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yuriy Kuznetmedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kiatjamroon dips to his left and cracks Kuznetmedov with an uppercut!
Kiatjamroon tries to work over Kuznetmedov's front leg with a kick but Kuznetmedov checks it.
Kuznetmedov lands a really nice looking cross but Kiatjamroon seems unphased.
Kiatjamroon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuznetmedov is out of range.
Kiatjamroon ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiatjamroon.
A punch lands to the side of Kiatjamroon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kuznetmedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kiatjamroon connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetmedov throws a shot to the body.
Kuznetmedov lands a jab to Kiatjamroon's midsection.
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!
Kiatjamroon slips under a jab.
Kiatjamroon misses with an uppercut. Kuznetmedov saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kiatjamroon does it's job there.

Yuriy Kuznetmedov's cut is getting worse.
Kiatjamroon moves away from the strike by Kuznetmedov.
Warrawut Kiatjamroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetmedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiatjamroon counters with a thumping low kick.
Kiatjamroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiatjamroon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kuznetmedov blocks a jab.
Kuznetmedov takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetmedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiatjamroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetmedov. Beautiful body shot.
Kuznetmedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiatjamroon.
Kuznetmedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kiatjamroon misses with a head kick.
Kiatjamroon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetmedov. That snapped Kiatjamroon's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetmedov misses with a body shot.
Kiatjamroon wants to counter the offense by Kuznetmedov and move into the clinch position.
Kiatjamroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Kiatjamroon avoids the body shot from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov misses with an uppercut. Kiatjamroon saw that one coming.
Kiatjamroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetmedov misses with a body shot.
Warrawut Kiatjamroon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiatjamroon staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov ducks under a wild hook from Kiatjamroon.
Kuznetmedov throwing a counter right hand but Kiatjamroon manages to avoid it.
Kiatjamroon misses with a hook.
Kiatjamroon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuznetmedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiatjamroon.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Warrawut Kiatjamroon.
I think Kiatjamroon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Warrawut Kiatjamroon!
A very excited looking Warrawut Kiatjamroon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.