PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chakrii Weecharangsan (ranked 4251 p4p, 1640 weight class) and Mike Lowe (ranked 484 p4p, 224 weight class). Weecharangsan comes to the cage accompanied by Sarama. Lowe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Parsonsfield - Weeds or Windflowers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Weecharangsan
vs
Lowe

177 cm
32
165
14 - 14 - 0

172 cm
40
156
30 - 19 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chakrii Weecharangsan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe misses with a body shot.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weecharangsan goes for a double leg but Lowe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lowe continues to drive forward.
Lowe landing knees to the head.
Weecharangsan misses with the head strike.
Weecharangsan can't get the takedown.
Weecharangsan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lowe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chakrii Weecharangsan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weecharangsan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lowe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Weecharangsan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weecharangsan has Lowe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lowe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lowe throws a head punch that misses.
Weecharangsan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Weecharangsan dodges an elbow strike from Lowe.
Lowe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lowe manages to break the clinch.
Weecharangsan moves out of range of the body kick.
Weecharangsan fails with the takedown.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses.
Weecharangsan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lowe just manages to avoid it.
Lowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lowe swinging wildly here.

Weecharangsan clinches with his opponent.
Weecharangsan jumps guard but Lowe stands there with Weecharangsan around his waist. Weecharangsan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lowe throws a head punch that misses.
Lowe misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Lowe breaks from the clinch.
Lowe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weecharangsan.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
As Lowe tries to get set, Weecharangsan tries to push him back and clinch up but Lowe manages to avoid the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe scores with a hook to the body. Weecharangsan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weecharangsan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Weecharangsan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lowe works Weecharangsan's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weecharangsan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weecharangsan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lowe looks to land a right hand but Weecharangsan moved out of range.
Weecharangsan closes the distance and clinches up with Lowe, looking for a takedown. Weecharangsan pushes Lowe against the cage but Lowe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lowe is looking for the big counter here.

Lowe gets a clinch.
Weecharangsan pushes Lowe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weecharangsan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lowe prevents it.
Lowe lands a right hand.
Lowe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lowe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lowe is looking to break free of the clinch but Weecharangsan has double underhooks.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lowe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lowe trying to control but Weecharangsan is working from the bottom.
Weecharangsan trying to keep a closed guard but Lowe is proving a slippery customer.
Weecharangsan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lowe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lowe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Lowe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Weecharangsan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lowe has managed to get both his arms back between Weecharangsan's legs - danger averted.
Weecharangsan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weecharangsan trying to keep a closed guard but Lowe is proving a slippery customer.
Lowe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Weecharangsan keeping moving, preventing Lowe from controlling successfully.
Lowe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lowe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lowe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lowe throws a big elbow that misses.
Lowe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weecharangsan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lowe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weecharangsan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lowe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weecharangsan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lowe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weecharangsan is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lowe dominated that 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.

Lowe tries to clinch up but Weecharangsan circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lowe.
Weecharangsan shoots and misses
and Lowe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lowe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weecharangsan rather than just go for the knockout.
Lowe connects with a high kick.
Lowe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Weecharangsan gets a clinch.

Lowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lowe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lowe scores with a shot to the body.
Mike Lowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Weecharangsan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lowe wants to get back to his feet but Weecharangsan passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Weecharangsan is pressing down on Lowe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lowe is holding on for now.

Weecharangsan is looking for a kimura here.
Weecharangsan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weecharangsan tries to pass to full mount but Lowe defends it.
Lowe is looking for a sweep. Weecharangsan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lowe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weecharangsan thows a huge punch but Lowe dodges it nicely.
Chakrii Weecharangsan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weecharangsan trying to mount his opponent but Lowe defends it.
Lowe wants to control but Weecharangsan is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Weecharangsan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Weecharangsan prevents Lowe from improving his position.
Weecharangsan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lowe keeps working.

Weecharangsan is trying to work for a kimura but Lowe is defending well.
Lowe wants to control but Weecharangsan is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe is staying active underneath Weecharangsan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Lowe closes the distance and clinches.
Weecharangsan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lowe prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chakrii Weecharangsan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weecharangsan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lowe prevents it.
Lowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Weecharangsan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowe stalling in the clinch.

Weecharangsan has picked Lowe up - he's going for a ride! Weecharangsan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lowe is looking to control Weecharangsan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lowe avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe tries to get to full guard but Weecharangsan has control of the leg.

Lowe looking for submissions off his back.

Lowe is defending against the submission attempts here by Weecharangsan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weecharangsan trying to pass the guard but Lowe defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Lowe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A big right from Lowe misses.
Weecharangsan tries to clinch but Lowe moves out of range.
Chakrii Weecharangsan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weecharangsan is defended easily by Lowe.
Weecharangsan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lowe to score with a decent uppercut.
Weecharangsan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lowe circles away.
Weecharangsan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chakrii Weecharangsan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lowe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lowe lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weecharangsan shoots in but no luck this time.
A cross from Lowe lands.
A head kick from Lowe lands but Weecharangsan takes it in his stride.
Lowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weecharangsan takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weecharangsan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lowe fakes the leg kick and cracks Weecharangsan in the body.
Lowe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lowe connects with a jab.
Lowe tries to clinch up.
Lowe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lowe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Lowe closes the distance and clinches.
Weecharangsan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike Lowe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Weecharangsan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Weecharangsan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Weecharangsan has his foot on Lowe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lowe works his way back into a safe position though.
Lowe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Weecharangsan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chakrii Weecharangsan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Lowe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Weecharangsan keeping moving, preventing Lowe from controlling successfully.
Weecharangsan controls Lowe momentarily but Lowe frees himself.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lowe misses with a body kick.
Lowe lands a jab.
Lowe lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe delivers a nice body kick.
Lowe lands a jab.
Weecharangsan looks for a takedown but Lowe sprawls well.
Weecharangsan darts in looking for a takedown but Lowe gets double underhooks and turns Weecharangsan into the cage.
Weecharangsan can't get the takedown.
Weecharangsan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lowe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weecharangsan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lowe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weecharangsan takes an elbow to the temple.
Lowe digs a right hand underneath Weecharangsan's ribcage. Weecharangsan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weecharangsan jumps guard but Lowe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weecharangsan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lowe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weecharangsan.
Weecharangsan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lowe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Weecharangsan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lowe is defending well.

Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lowe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lowe wants it to stay on the feet.
Weecharangsan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLowe.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lowe.
Weecharangsan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lowe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lowe scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lowe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lowe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lowe!
A victorious Mike Lowe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.