PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tak Thinonopakar (ranked 5008 p4p, 6126 weight class) and Klahan Saetang (ranked 226 p4p, 250 weight class). Tak Thinonopakar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Klahan Saetang's chin.

Thinonopakar
vs
Saetang

175 cm
24
143
2 - 1 - 0

160 cm
23
135
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tak Thinonopakar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Klahan Saetang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Thinonopakar. Those never looked like landing.
Thinonopakar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Saetang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Thinonopakar misses the target.
Saetang tries to clinch but Thinonopakar moves away
and Thinonopakar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thinonopakar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thinonopakar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saetang doesn't seem bothered though.
Thinonopakar fails to land with a series of punches.
Thinonopakar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saetang was well out of range. Poor timing from Thinonopakar.
Thinonopakar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thinonopakar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saetang.
Thinonopakar throws a nice looking combination but Saetang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saetang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saetang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
Thinonopakar throws a hook to the side of Saetang's head but Saetang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thinonopakar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saetang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thinonopakar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saetang.
Tak Thinonopakar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang fails to land the takedown.
Thinonopakar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thinonopakar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saetang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thinonopakar is fending him off so far but Saetang persists. Nope, Thinonopakar circles away and we're back to standing.
Tak Thinonopakar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klahan Saetang.
Saetang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Thinonopakar does no damage.
Saetang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thinonopakar.
Thinonopakar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thinonopakar lands with an overhand left.
Nice body punch from Thinonopakar.
Saetang tries to clinch up but Thinonopakar circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saetang or perhaps it was just good defense by Thinonopakar, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar takes a swing at Saetang's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Thinonopakar. No joy for Saetang on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Thinonopakar as Saetang shoots in.
Saetang looks winded!
Thinonopakar scores with a body shot.
Thinonopakar scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thinonopakar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thinonopakar scores with a hook.
Thinonopakar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saetang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thinonopakar lands a lovely overhand right.
Thinonopakar scores with a jab.
Thinonopakar scores with the left hand. Saetang knows he should have avoided that one.
Saetang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thinonopakar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Thinonopakar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thinonopakar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang is looking to clinch.
Thinonopakar clobbers Saetang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thinonopakar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saetang.
Saetang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thinonopakar counters with a straight right hand.
Thinonopakar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saetang is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Thinonopakar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saetang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thinonopakar's waist but Thinonopakar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saetang off to one side.
Thinonopakar blocks a low kick nicely.
Thinonopakar moves out of range as Saetang throws a body kick.
As Saetang looks to move away, Thinonopakar throws a big counter combo but Saetang just gets out of the way.
Thinonopakar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thinonopakar.
Thinonopakar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thinonopakar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thinonopakar lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar missing with a left hand there. Saetang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thinonopakar throws a right and a left that Saetang avoids nicely.
Saetang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saetang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thinonopakar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thinonopakar misses with a few strikes there.
Saetang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saetang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saetang is defended easily by Thinonopakar.
Thinonopakar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saetang avoids the body shot from Thinonopakar.
Saetang throws a big counter head kick but Thinonopakar avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tak Thinonopakar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Thinonopakar throws the left hand but Saetang avoids the punch easily.
Saetang flicks out a counter leg kick but Thinonopakar steps away.
Thinonopakar cracks Saetang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thinonopakar looks to score with a jab to the body but Saetang is just out of range.
Thinonopakar looks to throw the jab but Saetang is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thinonopakar. Saetang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saetang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saetang fails with the takedown.
Thinonopakar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thinonopakar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang takes one on the button.
Saetang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thinonopakar lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thinonopakar!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thinonopakar misses with a wild body shot.
Thinonopakar scores with a jab.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Thinonopakar to counter with a crisp jab.
Saetang is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thinonopakar is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Saetang.
Thinonopakar misses with the combination.
Saetang unleashes a big counter combination but Thinonopakar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tak Thinonopakar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saetang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thinonopakar lands a head shot.
Thinonopakar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thinonopakar digs a good hook to Saetang's body.
Saetang just misses with a punch to the body.
Saetang tries to clinch but Thinonopakar is having none of it.
Saetang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thinonopakar.
Despite the aggression on Saetang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Saetang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar misses with a looping right.
Saetang thinks about the counter body kick.
Thinonopakar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saetang can do to turn this around?
Thinonopakar lands a nice hook to Saetang's body. Saetang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saetang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thinonopakar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saetang scrambles back to his feet.
Thinonopakar missing with a left hand there. Saetang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saetang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saetang tries to clinch up but Thinonopakar circles away and keeps his distance.
Thinonopakar throws a right hand that misses

and Saetang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Saetang is trying to drag Thinonopakar to the mat but Thinonopakar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Saetang breaks from the clinch.
Thinonopakar takes a swing at Saetang's ribcage but misses.
Saetang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tak Thinonopakar is winning the standup battle so far.
Saetang shoots for a double leg takedown but Thinonopakar sprawls well. He's pushed Saetang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tak Thinonopakar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klahan Saetang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saetang throws the kick towards the body but Thinonopakar avoids it.
Thinonopakar throws a jab but it's blocked by Saetang.
Thinonopakar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Thinonopakar.
Thinonopakar lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Thinonopakar.
Thinonopakar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thinonopakar scores with a jab. Saetang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thinonopakar misses with a hook.
Saetang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thinonopakar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Thinonopakar - just one landing.
Thinonopakar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thinonopakar scores with a decent looking hook.
Saetang fails with a takedown attempt.
Saetang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Thinonopakar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saetang moves forwards but Thinonopakar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saetang tries to clinch up.
Klahan Saetang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thinonopakar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thinonopakar lands with a good body shot.
Thinonopakar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saetang back to the cage. Thinonopakar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saetang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thinonopakar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saetang takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tak Thinonopakar 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!

Saetang shoots in but no luck this time.
Saetang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thinonopakar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saetang somewhat.
Saetang wants to clinch up but Thinonopakar keeps it at a distance.
Saetang fails with a takedown attempt.
Tak Thinonopakar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klahan Saetang.
Saetang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thinonopakar finds it's way round the side to connect with Saetang's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thinonopakar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thinonopakar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Saetang is rocked!
Saetang looks to land a combination but Thinonopakar avoids it well.
Saetang is still on wobbly legs! Can Thinonopakar finish him?
Thinonopakar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thinonopakar leaves Saetang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saetang seems to have recovered his senses.
Saetang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thinonopakar counters with a left to the body.
Thinonopakar lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Thinonopakar. That snapped Saetang's head back.
Saetang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saetang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thinonopakar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thinonopakar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saetang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saetang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thinonopakar throws a good cross that connects.
Saetang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thinonopakar to score with a decent uppercut.
Saetang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thinonopakar lands a jab to Saetang's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saetang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab lands there for Thinonopakar.
Thinonopakar lands a jab to the nose.
Saetang fails with the takedown.
Thinonopakar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thinonopakar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thinonopakar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thinonopakar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Thinonopakar.
Thinonopakar lands with a cross.
Saetang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thinonopakar scores with a hook to the body. Saetang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saetang.
Saetang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thinonopakar counters with a straight right hand.
Saetang wants to clinch.
Thinonopakar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saetang misses with a takedown attempt
and Thinonopakar counters with a stiff right hand.
Saetang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saetang walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang throws a nice head kick!
Saetang needs to keep his hands up - Thinonopakar had a free shot at his head there.
Thinonopakar scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang fails with a takedown attempt.
Saetang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thinonopakar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saetang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thinonopakar scores with a hook.
Klahan Saetang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Saetang misses
enabling Thinonopakar to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tak Thinonopakar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thinonopakar, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tak Thinonopakar!