PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adsawin Jindasawat (ranked 2978 p4p, 4118 weight class) and Michael MP (ranked 330 p4p, 417 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jindasawat
vs
MP

189 cm
24
228
6 - 9 - 0

205 cm
32
274
17 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sydney Fight Gear

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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adsawin Jindasawat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MP!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Jindasawat misses.
MP uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jindasawat.
MP changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jindasawat tries to avoid it but MP manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jindasawat to the ground. Jindasawat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jindasawat throws a sloppy head kick and MP moves out of range easily.

MP gets a takedown into half guard.
Jindasawat trying to control from the bottom.
Jindasawat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jindasawat is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jindasawat keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP winds up and cracks Jindasawat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jindasawat is controlling MP's trapped leg to prevent MP from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MP is looking to take a break and control but Jindasawat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jindasawat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MP is working away from the top position though.
MP has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tycoon Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jindasawat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jindasawat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jindasawat wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MP postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jindasawat looking to control.
MP preventing the sweep.
Jindasawat pulls MP in close to his closed guard and prevents MP from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MP blocks a head kick by Jindasawat.
MP drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jindasawat defends it well.
Jindasawat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jindasawat misses with a looping left.
MP shoots in but Jindasawat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael MP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MP shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jindasawat sprawls well. Jindasawat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MP gets slowly back to his feet.
Adsawin Jindasawat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael MP.
Jindasawat lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MP shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jindasawat as he jumps to the side.
Jindasawat appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

MP manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jindasawat on his heels. He'll look to pass Jindasawat's guard now, I'm sure.
MP is fighting to break Jindasawat's control of his arms but Jindasawat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MP missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MP is fighting to break Jindasawat's control of his arms but Jindasawat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MP working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MP working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jindasawat controls MP momentarily but MP frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jindasawat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MP.

MP closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jindasawat's guard.

Jindasawat working for a triangle but MP defends it easily.
MP is looking to work some ground and pound but Jindasawat has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jindasawat is trying to keep MP in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael MP dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jindasawat looks to score with a jab to the body but MP is just out of range.
We've been told by Jindasawat's head coaches at LA Vale Tudo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MP looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jindasawat scores with a leg kick.
Jindasawat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MP tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jindasawat swivels and escapes.
MP shoots in and drives through. Jindasawat sprawls well.
Adsawin Jindasawat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael MP.
MP shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jindasawat defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jindasawat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MP somewhat.
Jindasawat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Jindasawat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jindasawat.
MP shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jindasawat pinned against the cage. Jindasawat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MP with a poor takedown
and Jindasawat counters with a straight right hand.
MP stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jindasawat.
Michael MP is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MP will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

MP gets the takedown into side control.
Jindasawat on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jindasawat looks to move to half guard but instead MP has passed into mount! Damn!
MP avoids the attempt from Jindasawat to control.
MP lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jindasawat hang on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jindasawat wants to hold on but MP pushes him away.
MP wants to control the pace but Jindasawat is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jindasawat tries to hold on but MP postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MP controlling from mount.
Jindasawat tries to reverse the position but MP maintains control.
Jindasawat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MP controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jindasawat is desperately trying to improve his position but MP has a good base and remains in mount.
MP wants to control the pace but Jindasawat is squirming around nicely.
MP with a couple of short strikes.
MP controlling from mount.
MP lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jindasawat hang on?
MP looking to finish Jindasawat with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jindasawat!
MP wants to control the pace but Jindasawat is squirming around nicely.
Jindasawat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MP tries to control but Jindasawat wriggling away.
MP scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jindasawat?
Jindasawat holds of for dear life.
Michael MP has got the better of the ground game so far.
MP prevents Jindasawat from getting the reversal.
MP controlling the position easily from mount.
Jindasawat working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael MP showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jindasawat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

MP tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jindasawat defends well and MP ends up having to push Jindasawat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jindasawat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jindasawat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jindasawat throws a looping overhand right but MP ducks down to avoid it.
Jindasawat slaps away a takedown attempt from MP, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MP slips under a jab from Jindasawat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jindasawat.
Jindasawat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jindasawat misses with a hook.
Jindasawat misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP has a takedown stuffed.
Adsawin Jindasawat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael MP.
MP moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jindasawat lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Michael MP has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MP looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jindasawat!
The strikes coming from MP are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jindasawat gets back to half guard.
Jindasawat is looking for a sweep. MP is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jindasawat is looking to improve his position.
Jindasawat trying to hold on to MP's head to control him but MP postures up.
Jindasawat is pressing down on MP's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MP looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jindasawat looking to control.
MP missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jindasawat is trying to control the position but MP postures up.
Jindasawat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MP postures up in Jindasawat's guard and throws a big left but Jindasawat blocks it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jindasawat connects with a crisp jab.
MP is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jindasawat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jindasawat tried to counter with a leg kick but MP avoided it.
MP fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Jindasawat as MP shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jindasawat.
That kick from Jindasawat tenderised MP's leg. MP is trying to keep his angry face on.

MP gets the takedown into side control.
Jindasawat wants to control but MP postures up.
Jindasawat is trying to get back to half guard.
MP staying calm.
Jindasawat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MP wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jindasawat struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MP moves into full mount!
Jindasawat tries to lock up and control but MP gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jindasawat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jindasawat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MP is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adsawin Jindasawat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MP is on top in guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

MP avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adsawin Jindasawat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MP 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael MP!
After the big win, Michael MP made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sydney Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.