PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorgen Kruth (ranked 907 p4p, 2529 weight class) and Kittisak Saetang (ranked 67 p4p, 158 weight class). Kruth's entrance music is Black Hole Sun- Soundgarden. A fine choice. Kittisak Saetang will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kruth
vs
Saetang

176 cm
26
148
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
145
7 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction
Fantasy Threads (Laundry 15%)

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorgen Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kittisak Saetang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth closes the distance but Saetang moves to the side
and Saetang counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Jorgen Kruth has been cut.
Kruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Kruth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saetang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruth fails with the takedown.
Kruth misses with a takedown
and Saetang counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Saetang, right into the meat of the thigh.

Kruth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saetang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saetang is not content to let Kruth control the position.
Saetang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Saetang is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruth controls the position.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saetang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kittisak Saetang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saetang.
A slow jab from Kruth misses its intended target.
Kruth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saetang counters with a good low kick that Kruth was not able to check.
Kruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saetang shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kruth throws out a loose jab but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saetang throws a head kick but Kruth moves out of range.
Kruth feinted with a counter takedown.

Kruth shoots in and bounces Saetang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Saetang wants to stand but Kruth is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saetang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kruth is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Saetang's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kruth wants to take a breather but Saetang manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kruth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kruth looking to sit in guard and control but Saetang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kruth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saetang wants to get up but he can't break Kruth's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kittisak Saetang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Saetang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Kruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saetang was covering up waiting for the punch and Kruth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet but Kruth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth 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.
Jorgen Kruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruth stands and throws Saetang's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Kruth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kruth is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Saetang's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saetang prevents Kruth from improving position.

Kruth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saetang, who protects the arm well.
Saetang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saetang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kruth tries to control but Saetang wriggling away.
Kruth fails to move to back control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kruth working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Saetang's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Kruth jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Saetang is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Saetang and Kruth has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Saetang is pushing Kruth's head away, looking to escape. Kruth manages to hold on to the position though.
Kruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saetang keeps working.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

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.
Saetang moves out of range as Kruth strikes.
Kruth has his takedown stuffed
letting Saetang counter with a right hand.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Kruth moves out of range easily.
Kruth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saetang defends it nicely.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Saetang. No joy for Kruth on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kruth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saetang is pushing Kruth's head away, looking to escape. Kruth manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorgen Kruth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Saetang works Kruth's body with a nice hook.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Saetang enables Kruth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saetang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet but Kruth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully.
Kruth prevents Saetang from getting back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kittisak Saetang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruth tries to clinch but Saetang moves out of range.

Kruth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saetang bucks up and tries to throw Kruth off but instead Kruth has got his back!
Kruth tries to get the hooks in deep but Saetang pushed the leg off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kruth looking for the choke but no joy.
Kruth is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saetang is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet.
Kruth has good solid back control here.
Saetang is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruth biding his time, looking for the opening.
Saetang wants to get back to his feet.

Kruth working for a choke but Saetang is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruth keeps control of the position easily here as Saetang tries to buck him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorgen Kruth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorgen Kruth!
A very excited looking Jorgen Kruth 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.