PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthit Kittisak (ranked 3848 p4p, 24481 weight class) and Daniel Miocic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Kittisak
vs
Miocic

180 cm
25
154
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
160
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthit Kittisak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miocic moves away from the strike by Kittisak.
Kittisak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kittisak throws a lazy head kick
and Miocic counters with a body kick that stops Kittisak in his tracks momentarily.
Kittisak throws a leg kick that misses.
Kittisak takes a swing at Miocic's ribcage but misses.
Kittisak misses with a body shot.
Miocic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kittisak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Miocic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miocic scores with a head kick. Kittisak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kittisak tests Miocic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kittisak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kittisak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Miocic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miocic lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kittisak misses with a head kick.
Miocic lands with a slapping head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kittisak throws a head kick that misses.
Miocic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miocic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kittisak back to the cage. Miocic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miocic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kittisak swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miocic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miocic throws a head kick that Kittisak semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Kittisak misses
and Miocic counters with a one-two to the body.
Kittisak misses with a body kick.
Kittisak is breathing heavily.
Miocic moves out of range as Kittisak throws a body kick.
Kittisak lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miocic takes a step back to recover.
Miocic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kittisak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miocic lands with a hook. Kittisak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Miocic coming out on top.
Miocic avoids the head kick by Kittisak.
Kittisak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Miocic counters with a nice uppercut.
Kittisak throws a series of punches but Miocic moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miocic sizes up Kittisak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miocic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kittisak misses with a body shot.
Miocic lands a head kick!
Nice shot by Miocic.
Miocic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kittisak's head.
Miocic throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic scores with a jab to the head.
Kittisak looks to score with a jab to the body but Miocic is just out of range.
Miocic is looking for the big counter here.
Miocic lands a nice shot to the body.
Kittisak misses with a head kick.
Miocic lands a nice shot that snaps Kittisak's head back.
Miocic lands with a hook. Kittisak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miocic scores with a push kick.
Kittisak is looking to wear down Miocic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kittisak misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Kittisak.
A jab lands there for Miocic.
Miocic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kittisak on the side of the head.
Miocic throws a right hand that Kittisak ducks under and follows up with a left that Kittisak also avoids with ease.
Miocic connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kittisak crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miocic - the referee stops the clock and Kittisak gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miocic. Kittisak manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miocic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kittisak.
Kittisak throws a wild body kick that Miocic sees coming a mile off.
Miocic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Miocic - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic swinging wildly here.
Miocic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miocic pushes Kittisak away with a front kick.
Miocic lands a head kick. Kittisak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kittisak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miocic counters with a nice uppercut.
Miocic lands a head kick!
Miocic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kittisak's head.
Miocic thuds his right hand into Kittisak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arthit Kittisak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kittisak takes a kick 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!
Kittisak misses with an uppercut
and Miocic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kittisak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miocic connects with a leg kick.
Miocic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miocic scores with a three punch combo!
Kittisak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miocic lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miocic lands a high kick!
Miocic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kittisak had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Miocic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kittisak momentarily.
Miocic tries a head kick but it misses.
Kittisak appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick from Miocic lands but Kittisak takes it in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miocic.
Miocic staying out of range there.
Kittisak misses with a series of wild punches.
Miocic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kittisak blocks a head kick by Miocic.
Kittisak misses with a series of wild punches.
Kittisak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miocic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Miocic misses with a double jab.
Kittisak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick from Miocic lands but Kittisak takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Miocic.
Kittisak went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miocic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Miocic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Miocic throws a head kick that half lands.
Miocic throws a head kick that half lands.
Sloppy strikes from Kittisak. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick from Miocic lands but Kittisak takes it in his stride.
Kittisak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kittisak dodges the punch combination from Miocic.
Good leg kick by Kittisak.
Kittisak swinging wildly here.
Miocic lands a jab to the nose.
Kittisak with the inside leg kick.
Kittisak misses with a head kick.
Miocic is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miocic avoids a kick to the body.
Kittisak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kittisak might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miocic lands a jab.
Kittisak has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Miocic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic throws a nice looking combination but Kittisak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arthit Kittisak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Miocic coming out on top.
Kittisak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kittisak misses with a wild body shot.
Kittisak throws a leg kick but Miocic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kittisak tries a head kick but it misses.
Miocic lands with a kick to the temple. Kittisak shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good shot there by Miocic.
Miocic lands with a good body shot.
Miocic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Daniel Miocic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kittisak throws a leg kick but Miocic checks it.
Kittisak throws a sloppy head kick and Miocic moves out of range easily.
Kittisak tries a low kick but Miocic avoids it.
Miocic throws a head kick that Kittisak semi-blocks.
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!
Kittisak moves forwards but Miocic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kittisak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kittisak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kittisak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miocic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kittisak tries a head kick but it misses.
Kittisak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kittisak misses with a body shot.
Kittisak slips a jab and a cross from Miocic.
Kittisak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miocic.
Miocic tries a head kick but it misses.
Kittisak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Kittisak misses
and Miocic counters with a two punch combo.
Miocic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miocic scores with a jab to the head.
Miocic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miocic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kittisak in his tracks.
Kittisak gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miocic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kittisak tries a head kick but it misses.
Miocic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miocic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miocic throws a head kick but Kittisak moves out of range.
Kittisak steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Miocic. That one must have hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic scores with a jab.
Kittisak motions for Miocic to come forward. Kittisak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Miocic.
Kittisak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kittisak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kittisak throws a push kick but Miocic slaps the foot to one side.
Miocic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kittisak on the side of the head.
A low kick from Kittisak is predictable there
and Miocic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Miocic lands a nice looking body kick.
Miocic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Miocic lands a head kick!
Miocic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kittisak misses with a low kick.
Kittisak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kittisak throws a body punch but Miocic moves out of range.
Miocic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kittisak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kittisak misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kittisak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miocic throws a sloppy head kick and Kittisak moves out of range easily.
Kittisak tries to move into range but Miocic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kittisak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kittisak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miocic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kittisak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kittisak fails to land with a series of punches.
Kittisak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kittisak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Miocic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Miocic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kittisak wants to land a leg kick but Miocic is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miocic scores with a hook to the body. Kittisak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Miocic.
Kittisak throws a head kick but Miocic moves out of range.
Miocic lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Miocic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Miocic scores with a head kick.
Miocic checks the leg kick.
Kittisak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kittisak tries to land a leg kick but Miocic saw it coming and moves away.
Kittisak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miocic's head.
Kittisak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miocic throws a head kick that misses.
Kittisak looks for the body kick but Miocic saw that one coming.
Kittisak moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMiocic.
Kittisak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kittisak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miocic lands with a nice combination. Kittisak backs away looking to recover.
Miocic throws a head kick that Kittisak semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miocic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kittisak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miocic.
Kittisak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kittisak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kittisak misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kittisak throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kittisak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miocic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kittisak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kittisak tries to land a front kick but Miocic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miocic throws a good cross that connects.
Miocic cracks Kittisak with a good jab.
Kittisak throws a head kick but Miocic moves out of range.
Miocic lands a head kick. Kittisak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A leg kick checked by Miocic.
Kittisak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miocic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kittisak tries to score with a low kick but Miocic moves his leg out of the way.
Miocic scores with a head kick. Kittisak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miocic lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick from Miocic lands but Kittisak takes it in his stride.
Kittisak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Miocic finds it's target.
Miocic lands a nice shot that snaps Kittisak's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kittisak throws a sloppy body shot
and Miocic counters with a big head kick but Kittisak shrugs it off.
Miocic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kittisak's head.
Miocic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miocic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kittisaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kittisak throws a hook but Miocic blocks it.
Kittisak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miocic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kittisak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miocic digs a good body shot into Kittisak's ribs.
A combination from Kittisak does no damage.
Miocic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miocic dips to his left and cracks Kittisak with an uppercut!
Miocic lands an overhand right.
Kittisak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kittisak misses with a combination
and Miocic counters with a straight right hand.
Miocic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Miocic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kittisak takes a step back to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kittisak lands a jab to Miocic's midsection.
Miocic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kittisak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miocic scores with a head kick. Kittisak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kittisak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miocic scores with a head kick. Kittisak tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miocic throws a nice looking combination but Kittisak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miocic avoids a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Kittisak misses.
Kittisak takes one to the chin there.
Kittisak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miocic.
Kittisak misses with a body kick.
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!
Miocic throws a sloppy head kick and Kittisak moves out of range easily.
Miocic lands a head kick. Kittisak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A lazy left from Miocic finds it's target.
Kittisak cracks Miocic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miocic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kittisak.
Miocic lands a nice hook to Kittisak's body. Kittisak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kittisak throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Miocic to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Miocic coming out on top.
Miocic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kittisak throws out the jab.
Miocic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kittisak on the side of the head.
Miocic lands with a good body shot.
Miocic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Miocic blocks a head kick by Kittisak.
Kittisak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kittisak blocks a head kick by Miocic.
Miocic thuds his right hand into Kittisak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left lands for Miocic.
Arthit Kittisak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kittisak misses with a lunging right hand
and Miocic counters with a stiff right hand.
Miocic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Miocic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miocic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Miocic!