PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klahan Saetang (ranked 4486 p4p, 4500 weight class) and Tenur Densel (ranked 0 p4p, 216 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Saetang
vs
Densel

160 cm
22
135
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
21
130
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Klahan Saetang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tenur Densel!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saetang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Densel backs up against the cage.
Saetang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saetang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Saetang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Densel! But no joy.
Densel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saetang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saetang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Densel fails in his attempt to clinch.

Saetang has Densel up against the cage in a clinch.
Saetang lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.
Saetang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Densel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saetang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Densel is looking for a takedown.
Saetang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Densel or not.
Saetang misses with a body punch.
Densel is looking to take this one to the mat.

Saetang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Densel is trying to keep an underhook but Saetang manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Saetang thows a huge punch but Densel dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Densel tries to kick Saetang off but Saetang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Saetang is working for a kimura but Densel is defending it quite comfortably.
Densel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saetang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Densel is trying to stand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Densel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saetang shoots in for a takedown but Densel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Densel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saetang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Saetang clinches up with Densel and pushes him back against the cage.
Saetang is stalling here.
Densel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saetang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klahan Saetang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenur Densel.
Saetang is trying to push Densel away but Densel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Densel goes for a takedown attempt but Saetang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Densel stuffs the takedown.

Saetang rushes Densel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saetang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Densel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Densel avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Saetang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Saetang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Densel tries to clinch but Saetang moves out of range.
Saetang throws a big counter combination but Densel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saetang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saetang lands a nice looking body kick.

Saetang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee calls for Saetang to work.
Densel stops a takedown attempt from Saetang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Densel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saetang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Densel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Saetang clinches up with Densel and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saetang obliges.
Densel is trying to drag Saetang to the mat but Saetang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saetang landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Densel wants a takedown but no success here.
Klahan Saetang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenur Densel.
Saetang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Densel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Densel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Densel goes for a double leg but Saetang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saetang continues to drive forward.
Saetang has a takedown stuffed.

Saetang closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Densel is working for takedown but Saetang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Densel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saetang leaning his opponent against the cage.

Saetang breaks the clinch.

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.
Densel misses with a few strikes there.

Saetang tries to keep at a distance but Densel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Densel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Densel can't get the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Densel avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Saetang dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Densel throws a nice looking combination but Saetang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Densel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Densel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saetang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Densel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saetang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Saetang as Densel shoots in.
Saetang swats away the attempt to clinch by Densel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Densel fails to land the takedown.
Densel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saetang counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Densel tries to avoid it but Saetang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Densel to the ground. Densel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Densel tries to counter with a clinch but Saetang shakes him off and moves away.

Densel clinches with his opponent.
Klahan Saetang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saetang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Saetang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Densel fails in his attempt to clinch.

Saetang clinches.
Saetang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Densel up against the cage.

Saetang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Densel tries to keep at a distance but Saetang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Densel can't get the takedown.
Klahan Saetang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tenur Densel.
Saetang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Densel keeps control of Saetang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Densel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saetang is looking to break free of the clinch but Densel has double underhooks.
Saetang is pressed up against the cage. Densel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saetang down to the mat. Saetang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Densel tries for a takedown but Saetang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saetang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Densel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saetang counters with a left and a right that stings Densel.
Densel tries to clinch up.
Klahan Saetang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Densel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saetang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tenur Densel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Saetang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saetang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Densel defends well and Saetang ends up having to push Densel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Densel swats away the attempt to clinch by Saetang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Densel! But no joy.
Saetang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Densel can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Saetang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Saetang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saetang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Saetang!
An out of breath Klahan Saetang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.