PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Decha Banchamek (ranked 5953 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Smith (ranked 5963 p4p, 460 weight class). Decha Banchamek could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mitch Smith's chin.

Banchamek
vs
Smith

169 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Decha Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Banchamek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Banchamek.
Banchamek gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Banchamek has the dominant position.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banchamek is defending well.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Banchamek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Decha Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Smith.
Banchamek gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Banchamek leaning against his opponent.
Banchamek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banchamek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Banchamek is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banchamek.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Banchamek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Banchamek.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banchamek.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Banchamek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Banchamek is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banchamek down to the mat. Banchamek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Banchamek moves into the clinch.
Banchamek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banchamek prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith wants a takedown.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banchamek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banchamek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Banchamek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banchamek is defending well.
Banchamek digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Good body shot from Banchamek.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Banchamek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banchamek has Smith pushed against the cage.
Banchamek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banchamek effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Banchamek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
A hook to the body from Banchamek.
Banchamek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
A short right from Banchamek.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Banchamek pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banchamek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Banchamek.
Smith is working for takedown but Banchamek is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banchamek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banchamek lands with a right to the head.

Smith is rocked!
Banchamek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Banchamek finish him?
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banchamek pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banchamek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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!
Banchamek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Banchamek lands with a left to the head.
Banchamek creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smith with a big uppercut! Smith tries to clinch up but Banchamek pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Smith to the mat! Smith covers up and Banchamek unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Decha Banchamek!