PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pyak Tong Po (ranked 8368 p4p, 640 weight class) and Suayngarm Pumphanmuang (ranked 5607 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pyak Tong Po has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Tong Po
vs
Pumphanmuang

183 cm
23
158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pyak Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Suayngarm Pumphanmuang!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tong Po throws a hook but Pumphanmuang blocks it.

Pumphanmuang darts in and clinches Tong Po up against the cage.

Pumphanmuang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tong Po fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tong Po misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang shoots in and drives through. Tong Po sprawls well.

Tong Po gets tackled into the cage by Pumphanmuang. Pumphanmuang maintains the clinch.

Pumphanmuang drags the fight down to the ground.
Tong Po trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pumphanmuang's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Po looking to pass the guard.
Tong Po wants to control from the top but Pumphanmuang keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pumphanmuang has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tong Po has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Pumphanmuang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tong Po scores with a jab.
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a takedown. Tong Po tries to sprawl out of it but Pumphanmuang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tong Po manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tong Po shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pumphanmuang sprawls well. Pumphanmuang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tong Po gets slowly back to his feet.
Tong Po has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Po avoids a kick to the body.
Tong Po misses with a takedown attempt

and Pumphanmuang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyak Tong Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Po jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pumphanmuang walks away with a smile on his face. Tong Po gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tong Po.
Tong Po tries to clinch there but Pumphanmuang circles away.

Pumphanmuang clinches up against the cage.
Pumphanmuang tries to score a body lock takedown but Tong Po shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Pumphanmuang pulls Tong Po into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pumphanmuang has Tong Po pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pumphanmuang pushes Tong Po off and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for Pumphanmuang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Pumphanmuang moves into range and clinches up with Tong Po.
Tong Po is trying to drag Pumphanmuang to the mat but Pumphanmuang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tong Po fails to pull guard.
Tong Po is breathing heavily.
Tong Po tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pumphanmuang smiles and moves away.
Tong Po tries to clinch up.
Tong Po misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Po shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pumphanmuang as he avoids it easily.
Pumphanmuang throws a fast counter high kick but Tong Po manages to duck under it in time.

Pumphanmuang closes the distance and clinches.
Pumphanmuang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tong Po has had enough of the clinch but Pumphanmuang keeps him there for the moment.
Pumphanmuang wants a takedown but no success here.
Tong Po tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang won't allow it.
Pumphanmuang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tong Po is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Pumphanmuang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pumphanmuang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tong Po is working Pumphanmuang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suayngarm Pumphanmuang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pumphanmuang moves into range and clinches up with Tong Po.
Pumphanmuang tries for a takedown but Tong Po manages to get underhooks.
Tong Po gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang.
Stalling in the clinch from Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tong Po gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pyak Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Tong Po goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pumphanmuang prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tong Po pulls guard.
Pumphanmuang stops Tong Po from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pumphanmuang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pumphanmuang postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Po wants to stand but Pumphanmuang is controlling the position.
Tong Po is trying to keep Pumphanmuang in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tong Po tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Tong Po.
Pyak Tong Po is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tong Po wants to clinch up but Pumphanmuang keeps it at a distance.
Tong Po looks for a takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls well.
Tong Po misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tong Po falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pumphanmuang counters with a two punch combo.

Pumphanmuang clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pumphanmuang jumps into guard, dragging Tong Po to the mat.

Pumphanmuang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pumphanmuang controlling the position.

Pumphanmuang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Pumphanmuang working for a triangle but Tong Po defends it easily.
Tong Po postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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.

Pumphanmuang looking for a guillotine here but Tong Po defends easily.
Pumphanmuang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tong Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pumphanmuang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tong Po avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Suayngarm Pumphanmuang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tong Po throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tong Po stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tong Po wants it to stay on the feet.
Pumphanmuang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tong Po pinned against the cage. Tong Po gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pumphanmuang misses with a takedown attempt - Tong Po sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pyak Tong Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Pumphanmuang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang avoids the head kick by Tong Po.
Pumphanmuang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tong Po connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pumphanmuang's hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Po shoots in looking for a takedown. Pumphanmuang tries to sprawl out of it but Tong Po keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pumphanmuang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tong Po slaps away a takedown attempt from Pumphanmuang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pumphanmuang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tong Po sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tong Po is defended easily by Pumphanmuang.
Tong Po tries for a takedown but Pumphanmuang circles away easily

and Pumphanmuang counters by moving into the clinch.

Pumphanmuang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pumphanmuang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pumphanmuang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Po trying to control but Pumphanmuang is working from the bottom.
Tong Po being controlled here momentarily.
Tong Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pumphanmuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tong Po is looking to stand up but Pumphanmuang won't let him.
Pumphanmuang has control of Tong Po's left arm, preventing Tong Po from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Po missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Tong Po is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pumphanmuang slaps away a takedown attempt from Tong Po, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pumphanmuang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tong Po circles away.
Pumphanmuang fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Pumphanmuang. No joy for Tong Po on that attempt.
Pumphanmuang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tong Po momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Po fails with a takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang shoots for a takedown but Tong Po saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tong Po tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang is having none of it.
Tong Po goes for a double leg but Pumphanmuang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pumphanmuang continues to drive forward.
Tong Po tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang moves out of range.

Pumphanmuang closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pumphanmuang pulls guard.

Pumphanmuang is looking for a triangle but Tong Po pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pyak Tong Po.
I think Pumphanmuang 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suayngarm Pumphanmuang!