PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bayani Kunakorn (ranked 1293 p4p, 156 weight class) and Sylvain Lievremont (ranked 1884 p4p, 214 weight class). Lievremont is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stromae - Papaoutai. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kunakorn
vs
Lievremont

176 cm
22
156 lbs
8 - 1 - 2

167 cm
31
156 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

HELLS BALLS RECOVERY

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Bayani Kunakorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sylvain Lievremont!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lievremont fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kunakorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lievremont shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kunakorn defends it nicely.
We've been told by Kunakorn's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kunakorn stuffs the takedown attempt from Lievremont. Lievremont gets slowly back to his feet.
Bayani Kunakorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvain Lievremont.
Jab, jab by Lievremont - just one landing.

Kunakorn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lievremont to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lievremont trying to control but Kunakorn is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lievremont 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.
Lievremont engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lievremont trying to control but Kunakorn is working from the bottom.
Lievremont might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kunakorn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kunakorn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lievremont distracts Kunakorn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kunakorn keeping full guard, as Lievremont tries to pass.

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.
Lievremont wants to control from the top but Kunakorn keeps moving.

Lievremont 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.
Kunakorn has Lievremont pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kunakorn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lievremont. That did some damage!
Sylvain Lievremont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kunakorn throws a body punch but Lievremont moves out of range.
Lievremont shoots in for a takedown but Kunakorn shows good takedown defense.
Lievremont looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lievremont has a takedown stuffed.
Kunakorn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kunakorn lunges at Lievremont with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lievremont's hand.
Jab by Kunakorn.
Lievremont takes one to the side of the head.
Lievremont on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kunakorn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lievremont doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lievremont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lievremont throws a lazy uppercut
and Lievremont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lievremont takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lievremont with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kunakorn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kunakorn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kunakorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lievremont looks to throw the jab but Kunakorn is out of range.
It looked like Kunakorn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kunakorn swings for the body but Lievremont moves out of range.
Lievremont lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Lievremont shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lievremont showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kunakorn trying to hold on to Lievremont's head to control him but Lievremont postures up.
Lievremont thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lievremont takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kunakorn is staying active underneath Lievremont, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lievremont is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Lievremont is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from Kunakorn. No joy for Lievremont on that attempt.
Lievremont dives in for a single leg takedown but Kunakorn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kunakorn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lievremont just manages to avoid it.

Lievremont shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Lievremont is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kunakorn is just riding it out for now. Lievremont eventually gives up the hold.

Lievremont wants to work for an arm triangle but Kunakorn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunakorn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lievremont is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lievremont working over Kunakorn with some ground and pound. Kunakorn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Lievremont is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kunakorn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lievremont.

Lievremont is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kunakorn is just riding it out for now. Lievremont eventually gives up the hold.
Kunakorn trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lievremont takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lievremont throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sylvain Lievremont has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lievremont is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kunakorn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lievremont.

Lievremont seems to be working for a kimura but Kunakorn defends the submission attempt.
Kunakorn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kunakorn looking for submissions off his back.
Lievremont trying to control the action but Kunakorn is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lievremont is working for a submission of some sort.
Kunakorn is refusing to be controlled, as Lievremont sits in half guard.

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.
Lievremont throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kunakorn to regain full guard.
Lievremont 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.
Kunakorn keeping moving, preventing Lievremont from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Lievremont misses.
It looked like Kunakorn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lievremont.
Bayani Kunakorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch lands to the side of Kunakorn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lievremont shoots in but Kunakorn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bayani Kunakorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvain Lievremont.
Lievremont throws a hook but Kunakorn avoids it easily.
Kunakorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kunakorn misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvain Lievremont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kunakorn lands a two punch combo.
Kunakorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kunakorn scores with a hook.
Lievremont throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kunakorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kunakorn lands a jab-cross combination.
Lievremont stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kunakorn.
Kunakorn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kunakorn ducks under a wild hook from Lievremont.
A little feinted left hand from Kunakorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunakorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lievremont sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lievremont shoots in for a double leg but Kunakorn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Lievremont backs away, Kunakorn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lievremont with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kunakorn to score with a decent uppercut.
Kunakorn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kunakorn connects with the punch.
Kunakorn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lievremont.
Lievremont bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunakorn works Lievremont's body with a nice hook.
Bayani Kunakorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Kunakorn connects with a solid leg kick.
Lievremont shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kunakorn as he avoids it easily.
Bayani Kunakorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvain Lievremont.
Kunakorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lievremont misses with a takedown attempt - Kunakorn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lievremont on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lievremont's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kunakorn scores with a nice strike.
Kunakorn feints and then cracks Lievremont's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lievremont down.
Kunakorn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lievremont shoots in for a takedown but Kunakorn shows good takedown defense.
Kunakorn lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kunakorn.

Lievremont is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lievremont misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunakorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lievremont's hands.
Lievremont is still on wobbly legs! Can Kunakorn finish him?
Kunakorn with a jab.
Lievremont takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kunakorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lievremont can do to turn this around?
Kunakorn cracks Lievremont with a hook to the temple - Lievremont is on wobbly legs here! Kunakorn swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lievremont falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kunakorn wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bayani Kunakorn!
A relieved looking Bayani Kunakorn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.