PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dokonjonosuke Ueda (ranked 7791 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suayngarm Pumphanmuang (ranked 8196 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Ueda
vs
Pumphanmuang

180 cm
26
158 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
24
157 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dokonjonosuke Ueda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Suayngarm Pumphanmuang!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pumphanmuang tries for a takedown but Ueda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ueda tries to counter with a takedown but Pumphanmuang is quick to defend against it.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Pumphanmuang leaves Ueda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pumphanmuang shoots in and drives through. Ueda sprawls well.
Ueda shoots in for a takedown but Pumphanmuang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ueda sets himself, and Pumphanmuang steps forward looking for the clinch! Ueda avoids it this time.
Pumphanmuang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dokonjonosuke Ueda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Ueda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ueda as he jumps to the side.
Pumphanmuang circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pumphanmuang throws a sloppy head kick and Ueda moves out of range easily.
Ueda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pumphanmuang defends it nicely.
As Ueda backs off Pumphanmuang throws a huge counter combo but Ueda manages to avoid it all.
Pumphanmuang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pumphanmuang goes for a double leg but Ueda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ueda continues to drive forward.
Ueda shoots in but Pumphanmuang avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueda tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang moves out of range.
Ueda blocks a head kick by Pumphanmuang.
Ueda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ueda looks for a takedown but Pumphanmuang sprawls well.
Pumphanmuang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ueda throws a predictable looking body shot

and Pumphanmuang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pumphanmuang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ueda fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pumphanmuang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ueda shoots and misses
and Pumphanmuang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pumphanmuang shoots for a double leg takedown but Ueda sprawls well. He's pushed Pumphanmuang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ueda has a takedown stuffed.
Pumphanmuang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ueda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pumphanmuang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ueda or perhaps it was just good defense by Pumphanmuang, which made it look bad.

Pumphanmuang has managed to clinch.
Pumphanmuang has Ueda pressed against the cage, preventing Ueda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ueda is pressed up against the cage. Pumphanmuang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ueda down to the mat. Ueda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pumphanmuang darts in looking for a takedown but Ueda gets double underhooks and turns Pumphanmuang into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pumphanmuang gets a clinch.
Pumphanmuang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ueda is trying to break the clinch but Pumphanmuang is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ueda tries a head kick but it misses.
Pumphanmuang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ueda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ueda but Ueda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ueda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pumphanmuang just manages to avoid it.
Ueda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pumphanmuang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pumphanmuang shoots in looking for a takedown but Ueda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pumphanmuang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pumphanmuang blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ueda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ueda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Pumphanmuang counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pumphanmuang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Ueda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pumphanmuang pulls Ueda into guard.
Ueda trying to control the position from guard on top but Pumphanmuang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ueda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ueda wants to stand but Pumphanmuang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ueda passes into half guard.
Pumphanmuang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueda is keen to just control but Pumphanmuang is a slippery customer.
Pumphanmuang is looking to improve his position.
Pumphanmuang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ueda passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pumphanmuang's thigh. Pumphanmuang counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ueda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pumphanmuang has Ueda pulled in close to control his posture.

Pumphanmuang pushes Ueda off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pumphanmuang checks a leg kick.
Ueda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pumphanmuang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pumphanmuang leaves Ueda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Pumphanmuang gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Pumphanmuang jumps guard and drags Ueda to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pumphanmuang has his hands on Ueda's head, controlling the position.
Pumphanmuang throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ueda tries to clinch but Pumphanmuang is having none of it.
Ueda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pumphanmuang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Pumphanmuang misses.
Pumphanmuang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Pumphanmuang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ueda struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ueda wants to control but Pumphanmuang postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ueda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ueda trying to control from the bottom.
Ueda is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ueda sprawls well. Ueda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pumphanmuang gets slowly back to his feet.
Ueda tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pumphanmuang manages to circle out of the way.

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.
Pumphanmuang shoots in for a double leg but Ueda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dokonjonosuke Ueda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suayngarm Pumphanmuang.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ueda or perhaps it was just good defense by Pumphanmuang, which made it look bad.
Ueda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pumphanmuang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Ueda jumps guard and drags Pumphanmuang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pumphanmuang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ueda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ueda trying to keep a closed guard but Pumphanmuang is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumphanmuang throwing strikes from guard but Ueda blocks nicely.
Ueda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Pumphanmuang stands up and waves to Ueda to follow him.

That's four 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.

Pumphanmuang has closed the distance and engaged Ueda in a clinch.
Pumphanmuang misses with a body punch.
Ueda tries to pull guard but Pumphanmuang holds him up against the cage and eventually Ueda drops back down to his feet.
Pumphanmuang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ueda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Ueda pulls guard successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ueda trying to control the position.
Dokonjonosuke Ueda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pumphanmuang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suayngarm Pumphanmuang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pumphanmuang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

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