PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saenchai Sor (ranked 2236 p4p, 1744 weight class) and Bert River (ranked 232 p4p, 186 weight class). River is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sor
vs
River

172 cm
28
155
9 - 11 - 0

170 cm
28
145
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saenchai Sor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bert River!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Sor misses its intended target.

Sor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
River lands a couple of elbows.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sor wants to get back to his feet but River is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
River loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River wants to control from the top but Sor keeps moving.
River stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sor swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
River working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
River pushing down on Sor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
River stops Sor from getting back to his feet.

River looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
River keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sor's coaches at Tran MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
River sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sor defending well though.
River throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
River sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sor defending well though.
Sor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from River.
River with the ground and pound but Sor uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Sor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River postures up in Sor's guard and throws a big left but Sor blocks it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River flicks out a counter leg kick but Sor steps away.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Sor off balance momentarily.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Sor avoids a kick to the body.
Sor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
River ducks under a wild hook from Sor.

River changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but River has just dragged him back down to the mat.
River throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
River lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

River tries for a kimura but Sor is defending well.
Sor is not content to let River control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bert River dominated that round.
That's time! Sor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

River throws a body kick that misses.
Sor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River darts in looking for a takedown but Sor gets double underhooks and turns River into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from River. Sor shrugs it off though.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sor tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
River throws a body punch but Sor moves out of range.
Sor swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a nice kick to the body.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
River lands a head shot.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Sor's shoulder, as Sor tries to avoid the shot.
Sor tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.
Bert River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River tries to move into range but Sor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sor lands a head kick. River smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
As River tries to get set, Sor tries to push him back and clinch up but River manages to avoid the attempt.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Sor off balance momentarily.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sor sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Sor avoids it this time.
Bert River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River motions for Sor to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
Sor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River digs a good hook to Sor's body.
Saenchai Sor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River connects with the punch.
River walks into a left hand.
River throws a leg kick but Sor sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sor moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Sor.
Sor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sor cracks River with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Sor.
Sor misses with a straight left.
A head kick from River lands but Sor takes it in his stride.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River tries a low kick but Sor avoids it.
Sor needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by River.
Sor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from River misses.

River moves into the clinch.
River tries to work over Sor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sor working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
River lands with a right to the head.
River blocking some punches.
Sor struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Sor swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries a body shot but Sor blocks it.
River tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sor scores with a hook to the body.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sor up against the cage.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor controls his hands.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from River.
Sor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sor.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sor blocks a body shot from River.
Sor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sor has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Sor swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor tries a body shot but River blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River taking a breather.
A body shot lands from River.
Sor can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
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!
River lands a shot to the body.
Sor tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sors head.

Sor is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from River.
Oh Sor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bert River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River pushes Sor against the cage. River is working some dirty boxing. River pushes off with a quick right hook! Sor goes down! Sor tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! River moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bert River!
A very excited looking Bert River 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.