PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vongkhamchanh has chosen EIGHTY4 FLY "LIKE PLANES" as his entrance music. Tommy Vongkhamchanh will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Maia
vs
Vongkhamchanh

182 cm
27
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
31
190 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Vongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia tries for a takedown but Vongkhamchanh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vongkhamchanh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maia.
Maia looks for a takedown but Vongkhamchanh sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vongkhamchanh defends it nicely.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown. Vongkhamchanh tries to sprawl out of it but Maia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vongkhamchanh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vongkhamchanh misses with a wild combination.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that Maia semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia avoids the head kick by Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh lands a head kick!
Maia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vongkhamchanh's waist but Vongkhamchanh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maia off to one side.
Vongkhamchanh lands a leg kick that knocks Maia off balance momentarily.
Maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vongkhamchanh swinging wildly here.
Maia throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Vongkhamchanh to counter with a crisp jab.
Maia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vongkhamchanh's waist but Vongkhamchanh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maia off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that Maia semi-blocks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maia.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown but Vongkhamchanh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vongkhamchanh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maia.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vongkhamchanh as he avoids it easily.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a left and a right that stings Maia.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Vongkhamchanh as Maia shoots in.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Vongkhamchanh counters with an outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vongkhamchanh tries a head kick but it misses.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that misses.
Vongkhamchanh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maia shoots for a takedown but Vongkhamchanh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia shoots for a double leg takedown but Vongkhamchanh sprawls well. He's pushed Maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Maia gets a takedown into half guard.
Vongkhamchanh is trying to control but can't.

Vongkhamchanh actively working from the bottom here.
Maia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vongkhamchanh trying to control but Maia postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Vongkhamchanh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Maia misses with a takedown
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a solid body kick.
Maia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vongkhamchanh is fending him off so far but Maia persists. Nope, Vongkhamchanh circles away and we're back to standing.
Vongkhamchanh stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt - Vongkhamchanh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown but Vongkhamchanh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Vongkhamchanh scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vongkhamchanh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maia shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vongkhamchanh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vongkhamchanh throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Vongkhamchanh tenderised Maia's leg. Maia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vongkhamchanh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vongkhamchanh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vongkhamchanh lands a head kick!
Vongkhamchanh works over Maia's head and body with a nice combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vongkhamchanh.
A combination from Vongkhamchanh does no damage.
Tommy Vongkhamchanh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vongkhamchanh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maia has his takedown stuffed
and Vongkhamchanh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Demian Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vongkhamchanh lands a leg kick that knocks Maia off balance momentarily.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a series of strikes. Maia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Vongkhamchanh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Vongkhamchanh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vongkhamchanh duly obliges.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maia.
Vongkhamchanh tries a head kick but it misses.
Maia tries for a takedown but Vongkhamchanh circles away easily
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a leg kick.
Vongkhamchanh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck for Maia with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Vongkhamchanh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Vongkhamchanh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Maia takes one to the side of the head.
Vongkhamchanh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vongkhamchanh wants it to stay on the feet.
Maia fails with the takedown
and Vongkhamchanh counters with an inside leg kick.
Vongkhamchanh thuds his shin into the meat of Maia's side.
Vongkhamchanh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tommy Vongkhamchanh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vongkhamchanh scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Vongkhamchanh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vongkhamchanh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vongkhamchanh is looking to slow Maia down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that half lands.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown. Vongkhamchanh tries to sprawl out of it but Maia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vongkhamchanh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Maia tries for a takedown but Vongkhamchanh circles away easily
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a straight right hand.
Vongkhamchanh lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vongkhamchanh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt - Vongkhamchanh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vongkhamchanh.
Maia with a poor takedown
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia tries for a takedown but Vongkhamchanh circles away easily
and Vongkhamchanh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vongkhamchanh feints a jab promting Maia to slip. Vongkhamchanh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vongkhamchanh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vongkhamchanh lands with a slapping head kick.

Maia is rocked!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vongkhamchanh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maia's calf.
Tommy Vongkhamchanh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Maia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vongkhamchanh misses with a head kick.
Maia seems to have got his legs back now.
Vongkhamchanh scores with a leg kick.
Maia tries to land a front kick but Vongkhamchanh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vongkhamchanh connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vongkhamchanh as he jumps to the side.
Vongkhamchanh scores with a hook.
Maia tries for a takedown but Vongkhamchanh circles away easily
and Vongkhamchanh counters with a nice leg kick.
Demian Maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vongkhamchanh - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick lands from Vongkhamchanh.
Maia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Vongkhamchanh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vongkhamchanh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Vongkhamchanh!