PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Middle Finger (ranked 774 p4p, 725 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 114 p4p, 111 weight class). Finger's entrance music is Side to Side. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Finger
vs
Kasamsun

176 cm
31
158
21 - 13 - 0

176 cm
35
162
23 - 13 - 1

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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 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Middle Finger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finger misses with a wild body shot.
Finger throws a nice looking combination but Kasamsun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kasamsun fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finger.
Finger throws a series of strikes that have Kasamsun backpedaling.

It looks like Irong Kasamsun has been cut.
Finger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finger misses with an uppercut.
Kasamsun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finger misses with a hook. Kasamsun ducked under it nicely.
Finger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Kasamsun feints and as Finger raises his hands in defense, Kasamsun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasamsun throws a big right hand that misses.
Kasamsun landing with the ground and pound.
Kasamsun lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kasamsun throwing strikes from guard but Finger blocks nicely.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but missing.
Kasamsun is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Finger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kasamsun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finger.
Kasamsun moves away from the strike by Finger.
Kasamsun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finger.
A little feinted left hand from Finger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasamsun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasamsun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finger misses with a low kick.
Finger lands with a shot to the body.
Finger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasamsun clobbers Finger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Finger tries to keep at a distance but Kasamsun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Finger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Kasamsun pushes Finger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Finger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses.
Kasamsun doesn't manage to clinch there - Finger circles away.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finger tries to clinch but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Finger loads up on a big right hand but Kasamsun slips the punch.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finger manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot.
Finger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Finger.
Finger lands a lovely overhand right.

Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kasamsun landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun stands up over Finger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kasamsun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kasamsun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasamsun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kasamsun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Finger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Middle Finger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Irong Kasamsun's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Finger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun scores with a three punch combo!
Finger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good standup being displayed there by Kasamsun as he connects with a hook.
Finger throws the left hand but Kasamsun avoids the punch easily.
Kasamsun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finger manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Finger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasamsun fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finger throws an overhand right that lands on Kasamsun's shoulder, as Kasamsun tries to avoid the shot.
Finger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasamsun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasamsun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Kasamsun coming out on top.
Kasamsun throws a shot from downtown. Finger moves away and avoids it.
Finger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasamsun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finger stuns Kasamsun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finger throws a jab when Kasamsun was well out of range.
Middle Finger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun misses with a right hand
and Finger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasamsun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finger.

Kasamsun shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kasamsun trying to control from half guard but Finger is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finger tries to get to full guard but Kasamsun has control of the leg.
Kasamsun not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Finger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kasamsun is controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasamsun throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finger counters with a three punch combo that has Kasamsun backing up. Kasamsun nods at Finger to acknowledge the strikes.
Finger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasamsun.
Finger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kasamsun at a distance.
Finger defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Finger misses with an uppercut.
Finger misses with a looping right.
Kasamsun is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finger rather than just go for the knockout.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Finger.
Kasamsun jabs Finger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kasamsun checks a low kick from Finger.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasamsun tries to clinch there but Finger circles away.
Finger jabs Kasamsun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kasamsun misses with a takedown attempt
and Finger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasamsun cracks a nice hook into Finger's ribs.
Finger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasamsun swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
A nice side step and Kasamsun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun misses the jab.
Kasamsun moves out of range as Finger strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasamsun moves out of range of the body kick from Finger.
Kasamsun slips under a jab from Finger.
Kasamsun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasamsun fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finger on the side of the head.
Finger works Kasamsun's body with a nice hook.

Kasamsun fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finger sprawls well initially but Kasamsun persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Finger trying to control from the bottom.
Kasamsun is taking a breather. Finger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Irong Kasamsun's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Kasamsun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Finger scores with a nice short uppercut.

Kasamsun breaks the clinch.
Kasamsun lands with a nice body punch.
Kasamsun throws a shot to the body.

Kasamsun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Finger to the ground. Kasamsun is now in Finger's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kasamsun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Finger keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kasamsun stays in close to Finger's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Finger managing to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasamsun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Middle Finger is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasamsun swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Finger to counter with a crisp jab.
Finger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun clobbers Finger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick lands from Finger.

Finger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kasamsun takes a shot to the head.
Kasamsun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kasamsun is leaning against Finger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kasamsun throws a head punch that misses.
Kasamsun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finger tries a body shot but Kasamsun blocks it.
Kasamsun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Middle Finger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Kasamsun trying to stall but Finger improves his position.
Finger blocks an uppercut.
Finger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Finger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finger scores with a hook to the body. Kasamsun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kasamsun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Finger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Finger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finger manages to avoid it.
Finger lands a nice shot that snaps Kasamsun's head back.
Kasamsun dips to his left and cracks Finger with an uppercut!
Finger misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Finger.
A big right from Finger misses.
Despite the aggression on Kasamsun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasamsun. Finger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasamsun misses with a straight left.
Kasamsun misses with the combination.
Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
Kasamsun is looking to clinch but Finger is avoiding it.
A big right from Finger misses.
Finger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses.
Kasamsun missing with a left hand there. Finger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasamsun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finger.
Kasamsun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finger moves away.
Finger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Finger throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Finger throws a hook but Kasamsun blocks it.
Finger misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Finger as Kasamsun shoots in.
Finger doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasamsun circles away.
Kasamsun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finger throws a jab when Kasamsun was well out of range.
Finger moves away from the strike by Kasamsun.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Irong Kasamsun.
I think Kasamsun 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Middle Finger spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame my Sponsors for this loss, fuck em!'.