PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 16 p4p, 14 weight class) and Magnificent Chulalongkorn (ranked 5 p4p, 3 weight class). Chulalongkorn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yellow Claw & The Opposites - Thunder. 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.

Kenobi
vs
Chulalongkorn

172 cm
32
146
29 - 13 - 5

163 cm
29
145
21 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Pound Town INC
Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

Voodoo Nutrition
Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 5, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulalongkorn moves out of range of the leg kick from Kenobi.
Chulalongkorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kenobi swings for the body but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenobi scores with a hook to the body. Chulalongkorn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kenobi.
Chulalongkorn moves forwards but Kenobi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Kenobi
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Obi Wan Kenobi has been cut.
Kenobi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Chulalongkorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Chulalongkorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chulalongkorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kenobi scores with a four punch combination!
Kenobi looks for the body kick but Chulalongkorn saw that one coming.
It seemed like Chulalongkorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi digs a good hook to Chulalongkorn's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chulalongkorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenobi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenobi is looking to clinch but Chulalongkorn is avoiding it.
Chulalongkorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenobi, as that shot connected.
Chulalongkorn checks a leg kick.
Chulalongkorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenobi lands a jab to the nose.
Kenobi scores with a nice strike.
Kenobi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenobi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chulalongkorn.
We've been told by Kenobi's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenobi throws a sloppy head kick and Chulalongkorn moves out of range easily.
Chulalongkorn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chulalongkorn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenobi with a body shot.
Chulalongkorn staying out of range there.
Chulalongkorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi connects with a single shot there.
A solid body kick from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a head kick but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Kenobi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chulalongkorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi throws a low kick but Chulalongkorn moves out of range easily.
Chulalongkorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Chulalongkorn.
Kenobi throws a hook to the side of Chulalongkorn's head but Chulalongkorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Chulalongkorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenobi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chulalongkorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the body from Kenobi misses
and Kenobi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenobi throws a low kick but Chulalongkorn moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Chulalongkorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenobi doesn't manage to clinch there - Chulalongkorn circles away.
A little jabbing left from Chulalongkorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kenobi misses the body punch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenobi misses with a right hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenobi throws a shot to the body.
Kenobi wants to clinch
and Chulalongkorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kenobi is rocked!
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenobi cracks Chulalongkorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kenobi lands a nice shot to the body.
Chulalongkorn moves out of range of the body kick from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenobi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chulalongkorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kenobi is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Chulalongkorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kenobi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenobi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kenobi cracks Chulalongkorn with an open hand slap.
Chulalongkorn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenobi keeps Chulalongkorn at a distance using the push kick.
Kenobi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chulalongkorn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kenobi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kenobi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chulalongkorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Obi Wan Kenobi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chulalongkorn blocks a head kick by Kenobi.
Chulalongkorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenobi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chulalongkorn.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Chulalongkorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chulalongkorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kenobi misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Kenobi is predictable there
and Chulalongkorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chulalongkorn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kenobi tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Kenobi misses
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Chulalongkorn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kenobi has got the better of the exchanges.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kenobi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kenobi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chulalongkorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chulalongkorn slips a jab from Kenobi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi tries to land a front kick but Chulalongkorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenobi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Chulalongkorn to counter with a crisp jab.

Obi Wan Kenobi's cut is getting worse.
Kenobi tried to score with a low kick but Chulalongkorn checks it.
Kenobi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chulalongkorn.
Kenobi missing with a left hand there. Chulalongkorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chulalongkorn! But no joy.
Kenobi lands a jab to the head.
Kenobi lands with an uppercut that bounces Chulalongkorn off the cage and back into range.
Kenobi wants to slow Chulalongkorn down by chopping away at his legs.
Kenobi throws a low kick, looking for Chulalongkorn's leg but Chulalongkorn calmly moves out of range.
Kenobi misses with a right hand
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
Oh Kenobi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenobi throws a poor cross that misses
and Chulalongkorn rattles Kenobi with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Kenobi tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Chulalongkorn dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Kenobi stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn is the new featherweight champion!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn made sure to mention his sponsor, Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) in his post fight interview.