PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steel Adams (ranked 1398 p4p, 975 weight class) and Chaiyo Sukbunsung (ranked 149 p4p, 104 weight class). Steel Adams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chaiyo Sukbunsung's chin.

Adams
vs
Sukbunsung

179 cm
28
160
12 - 9 - 0

170 cm
28
155
11 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

NARCOS
30th Century Beer Store

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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steel Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukbunsung lands with a cross.
Sukbunsung throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sukbunsung connects with a nice looking jab.

Adams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sukbunsung's guard.
Sukbunsung is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Adams dives into side control.

Sukbunsung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sukbunsung is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Adams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sukbunsung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Sukbunsung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sukbunsung is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung holds on to Adams's head and controls the position momentarily.

Adams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sukbunsung has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sukbunsung is trying to improve his position.

Adams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sukbunsung is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sukbunsung can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sukbunsung is looking for a sweep.

That's two 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.

Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sukbunsung keeps working.

Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Adams goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sukbunsung has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adams but great work by Sukbunsung.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sukbunsung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adams is trying to control Sukbunsung's posture but Sukbunsung avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face as Sukbunsung controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sukbunsung tries to stand but Adams is controlling his head.
Adams is not content to let Sukbunsung control the position.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Adams has his arm trapped.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sukbunsung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adams is trying to control Sukbunsung's posture but Sukbunsung avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Adams is controlling his arm.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung working away.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Adams is controlling his arm.
Sukbunsung is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sukbunsung takes a little break here. Adams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sukbunsung. That's going to slow Adams down.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chaiyo Sukbunsung will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sukbunsung lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Sukbunsung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukbunsung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sukbunsung throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Sukbunsung had a free shot at his head there.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Sukbunsung scores with a nice right hand.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sukbunsung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukbunsung throws a solid leg kick but Adams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sukbunsung.
Nice shot lands for Sukbunsung.
Adams tries to clinch but Sukbunsung is having none of it.
Sukbunsung lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams checks the leg kick.
Adams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukbunsung takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukbunsung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sukbunsung has time to react.
Sukbunsung throws a front kick aimed at Adams's knee but Adams avoids it well.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams tries to clinch but Sukbunsung is having none of it.
Sukbunsung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sukbunsung lands a right hook to the body.
Sukbunsung missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sukbunsung throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adams slips under a jab.
Sukbunsung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Sukbunsung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sukbunsung throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Adams tries to move into range but Sukbunsung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukbunsung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sukbunsung scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sukbunsung as he jumps to the side.
Sukbunsung 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.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Sukbunsung shows good takedown defense.
Sukbunsung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Sukbunsung.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Sukbunsung thows a leg kick but Adams checks it
and Adams counters with a right hand to the body.
A left and a right from Sukbunsung both land. Nice combination.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Sukbunsung pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Sukbunsung lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sukbunsung connects with the punch.
Sukbunsung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sukbunsung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sukbunsung looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Sukbunsung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sukbunsung throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Sukbunsung lands with a right hand.
Adams checks a leg kick nicely.
Sukbunsung throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams shoots in but Sukbunsung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams closes the distance but Sukbunsung moves to the side
enabling Sukbunsung to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukbunsung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sukbunsung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sukbunsung lands with a cross.
Sukbunsung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sukbunsung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adams.
Adams wants to clinch up but Sukbunsung keeps it at a distance.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sukbunsung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Sukbunsung had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sukbunsung does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaiyo Sukbunsung 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!

Sukbunsung with a nice cross.
Sukbunsung's corner calls for a 1-2. Sukbunsung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sukbunsung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sukbunsung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sukbunsung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sukbunsung dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut!
Sukbunsung clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Adams is rocked!
Sukbunsung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sukbunsung stuffs the takedown.
Sukbunsung throws a leg kick which misses Adams's front leg but catches the back leg as Adams tries to avoid it.
Sukbunsung connects with the punch.
Sukbunsung pounces like a tiger and cracks Adams with a vicious hook! Adams is down but not out! Sukbunsung follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
After winning the bout, Chaiyo Sukbunsung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.