PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saenchai Sor (ranked 4002 p4p, 4145 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 422 p4p, 435 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Sor
vs
Spasov

172 cm
25
155
5 - 8 - 0

180 cm
32
159
20 - 22 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saenchai Sor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spasov tries for a takedown but Sor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Spasov closes the distance and pushes Sor back into the cage.
Sor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A hook to the body from Sor.
Spasov tries to pull guard but Sor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spasov tries to break free but Sor pushes him back against the cage.
Spasov looking to stall.
Sor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spasov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sor misses with a body punch.
Spasov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sor or not.
Spasov trying to stall but Sor improves his position.
Sor pushes Spasov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spasov lands with a short shot to the head.
Sor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Sor scores with a hook to the body.
Spasov tries to work over Sor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spasov is trying to pull guard but Sor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Saenchai Sor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Sor lands a shoulder strike.
Spasov slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sor pushes Spasov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sor misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sor fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Spasov.
Spasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spasov's elbow.
Spasov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sor up against the cage.
Sor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spasov cracks Sor with a nice body shot.
Spasov has had enough of the clinch but Sor keeps him there for the moment.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Sor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sor tries to throw a body punch but Spasov avoids it by throwing Sor back against the cage.
Sor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sor lands a shoulder strike.
Spasov is looking to control Sor's arms but Sor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spasov has his back to the cage.
Spasov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spasov seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A short left from Spasov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sor blocks a body shot from Spasov.
Sor prevents Spasov from breaking the clinch.
Spasov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spasov can turn it around.
Spasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Spasov.
Sor misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Spasov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sor misses with a body punch.
Sor misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sor as the two fighters clinch.
Spasov blocking some punches.
Sor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spasov is trying to break the clinch but Sor is controlling him.
Sor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sor is working Spasov over against the cage.
Sor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spasov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sor is working Spasov over against the cage.
Sor scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spasov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sor lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Spasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Sor moves out of range.
Spasov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sor.

Spasov rushes Sor and presses him up against the cage.
Sor misses with some punches.
Spasov blocks a body shot from Sor.
A short left from Sor.
Spasov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sor working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Spasov.
Spasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Sor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spasov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor controls his hands.
Spasov cracks Sor with a nice body shot.
Spasov tries to work over Sor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spasov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spasov is looking to control Sor's arms but Sor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spasov has his back to the cage.
Spasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sor has him pressed against the cage.
Sor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sor misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Spasov - that landed with a thud.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sor misses with a body punch.
Sor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spasov.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Sor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sor misses with a body punch.
Spasov blocks a body shot from Sor.
Sor misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sor.
Sor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Spasov can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Spasov.
Sor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spasov in his tracks.
Sor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spasov fails with the takedown.
Spasov looks to land a combination but Sor avoids it well.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Sor moves out of range.
Sor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spasov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Spasov misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sor. Sor obviously looking to wear him down.
Spas Spasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spasov.
Saenchai Sor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Spasov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sor pinned against the cage. Sor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov misses with a wild combination.

Spasov has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spasov.
Saenchai Sor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sor scores with a shoulder strike.
Sor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sor cracks Spasov with a nice body shot.
Sor lands with a light punch inside.
Sor misses with a body punch.
Sor throws a head punch that misses.
Sor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Nice body punch from Sor.
Spasov is breathing heavily.
Sor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sor tries a body shot but Spasov blocks it.
Sor misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sor can't find room to land a body shot as Spasov controls the action.
Sor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spasov digs a right hand into Sor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sor's gas tank.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sor misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sor.
Spasov tries to break the clinch but Sor is controlling the position.
Spasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sor has him pressed against the cage.
Sor throws a punch but it's blocked by Spasov.
Sor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spasovs head.
Spasov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sor smiles and moves away.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sor clobbers Spasov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spas Spasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Spasov has closed the distance and engaged Sor in a clinch.
Sor lands a body shot.
Spasov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spasov's elbow.
Sor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spasov can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spasovs head.
Sor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spasov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spasov tries to throw a body punch but Sor avoids it by throwing Spasov back against the cage.
Sor lands a body shot.
Sor tries a body shot but Spasov blocks it.
Sor struggles to land a body shot inside as Spasov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spasov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spasov.
Still in the clinch, Sor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sor lands a right hand.
Sor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sor prevents a body shot from Spasov.
Sor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
A body shot lands from Sor.
Spasov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sor scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sor has a couple of punches blocked by Spasov.
Sor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sor misses with a body punch.
Sor lands with a left to the head.
Spasov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sor.
Spasov pushes Sor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sor digs a right hand underneath Spasov's ribcage. Spasov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spasov presses Sor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Spasov pulls guard.

Sor gets to his feet - Spasov follows without any prompting.
Sor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spasov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sor misses with a straight left.
Spasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spasov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Spasov clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saenchai Sor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sor scores with a leg kick.
Spasov slips a jab and a cross from Sor.
Sor cracks Spasov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spasov misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Sor lands.

Spasov has closed the distance and engaged Sor in a clinch.
Sor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sor tries a body shot but Spasov blocks it.
Sor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Spasov.
Spasov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sor misses with a body punch.
Sor gets through Spasov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spasov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sor tries a body shot but Spasov blocks it.
Sor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Spasov - that landed with a thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spasov lands a nice shot to the body.
Sor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sor struggles to land a body shot inside as Spasov controls his hands.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spasov is working Sor over against the cage.
Spasov tries to pull guard but Sor won't allow it.
Spasov trying to control the position but instead, Sor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spasov into the cage.
Sor prevents a body shot from Spasov.

Spasov successfully pulls guard.

Sor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spasov, up you get!
Sor misses with a hook. Spasov ducked under it nicely.
Spasov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sor scores with a decent looking hook.
Spasov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spasov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spasov shoots for a double leg takedown but Sor sprawls well. He's pushed Spasov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saenchai Sor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sor throws a big shot that misses.
Sor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spasov ducks under a wild hook from Sor.
Spasov blocks a head kick by Sor.
Spasov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A low kick lands for Sor.
Sor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spasov misses with a takedown attempt

and Sor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spasov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sor.
Spasov blocking some punches.
Spasov misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Spasov scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spasov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov jumps guard but Sor stands there with Spasov around his waist. Spasov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sor tries to throw a body punch but Spasov avoids it by throwing Sor back against the cage.
Sor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sor tries to work over Spasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spas Spasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Sor.
Sor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Sor has a couple of punches blocked by Spasov.
Sor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Sor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spasov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sor can't find room to land a body shot as Spasov controls the action.
Spasov trying to control the position but instead, Sor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spasov into the cage.
Spasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spasov's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Sor.
Spasov blocking some punches.
Sor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sor struggles to land a body shot inside as Spasov controls his hands.
Spasov tries to work over Sor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Spasov on the inside.
Sor lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spasov's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Sor.
Sor digs a right hand into Spasov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spasov's gas tank.
Spasov is trying to push Sor away but Sor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Sor.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Sor controls the action.
Sor lands an uppercut.
Sor pushes Spasov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saenchai Sor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saenchai Sor!
A very excited looking Saenchai Sor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.