PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Creed (ranked 6190 p4p, 6742 weight class) and Klahan Saetang (ranked 0 p4p, 312 weight class). Klahan Saetang looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Creed
vs
Saetang

150 cm
20
130
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
24
135
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adonis Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Klahan Saetang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed swinging wildly here.
Creed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saetang counters with a three punch combo that has Creed backing up. Creed nods at Saetang to acknowledge the strikes.
Creed throws a sloppy head kick and Saetang moves out of range easily.
Saetang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Creed doesn't manage to clinch there - Saetang circles away.
Creed throws a right hand that Saetang ducks under and follows up with a left that Saetang also avoids with ease.
Saetang tries to counter by closing the distance.

Saetang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Creed, pushing him back against the cage.
Saetang prevents Creed from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saetang gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Saetang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed tries to clinch there but Saetang circles away.

Saetang rushes Creed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Creed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Creed can't break the clinch.
Saetang lands a nice knee to the body.

Saetang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saetang tries a low kick but Creed avoids it.
Creed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Creed throws a head kick but Saetang moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Creed.
Creed slips a jab and a cross from Saetang.
Creed tries to close the distance and clinch but Saetang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saetang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws a head kick that misses.
Creed could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Creed moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Creed.
Saetang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Saetang forces Creed back against the cage and clinches.
Creed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.

Saetang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Saetang as Creed shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Creed or perhaps it was just good defense by Saetang, which made it look bad.
Saetang checks a low kick from Creed.
Creed has his takedown stuffed
and Saetang counters with a series of strikes. Creed will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saetang lands with a slapping head kick.
Saetang looks winded!
Creed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Saetang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Saetang tries to keep at a distance but Creed has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saetang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Saetang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Creed has had enough of the clinch but Saetang keeps him there for the moment.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Creed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Creed is trying to break the clinch but Saetang has him pressed against the cage.
Creed is trying to pull guard but Saetang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Saetang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Creed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Creed throws a head kick that misses

and Saetang moves into the clinch.
Creed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saetang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Creed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saetang backwards.
Saetang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Saetang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saetang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Creed closes the distance and pushes Saetang back into the cage.
Creed jumps guard but Saetang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Creed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang is trying to pull guard but Creed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adonis Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klahan Saetang.
Saetang tries to score a body lock takedown but Creed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saetang is breathing heavily.
Saetang letting Creed take a breather here.
Creed stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Creed seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Creed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saetang is defending well for now.
Saetang blocks a body shot from Creed.
Creed looking to slow down the pace here.

Saetang drags the fight down to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed stays in close to Saetang's body and controls the position.
Creed preventing the sweep.
Saetang can't keep his opponent in guard - Creed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saetang wants to control but Creed is keeping busy.
Creed sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Creed is trying to control. Saetang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Creed stops Saetang from getting back to his feet.
Creed wants to free his trapped foot but Saetang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Creed not doing much here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Creed fails with a takedown attempt.
Adonis Creed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four 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.
Creed shoots in for a double leg but Saetang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Creed misses with a takedown
and Saetang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Creed thinking.
Creed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saetang as he jumps to the side.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt - Saetang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Creed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saetang.
Saetang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Creed lands a nice looking body shot.
Saetang avoids the head kick by Creed.
Saetang throws a leg kick which misses Creed's front leg but catches the back leg as Creed tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adonis Creed dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Creed shoots in but no luck this time.
Creed shoots in looking for a takedown but Saetang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Creed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Creed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Creed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saetang.
Creed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saetang is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saetang tries to clinch up but Creed circles away and keeps his distance.
Creed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang shoots for a double leg takedown but Creed sprawls well. He's pushed Saetang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Creed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Creed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saetang's waist but Saetang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Creed off to one side.
Creed 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang fails to land the takedown.
Saetang looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Creed feints and as Saetang raises his hands in defense, Creed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Saetang manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Creed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saetang avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick from Saetang lands but Creed takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Creed closes the distance and clinches up with Saetang, looking for a takedown. Creed pushes Saetang against the cage but Saetang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Creed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saetang defends well and Creed ends up having to push Saetang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saetang is trying to drag Creed to the mat but Creed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Creed is trying to force a seperation but Saetang has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with the head strike.

Saetang manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Creed as Saetang shoots in.
Creed looks for a takedown but Saetang sprawls well.
Good leg kick by Saetang.
Creed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed darts in looking for a takedown but Saetang gets double underhooks and turns Creed into the cage.

Saetang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saetang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Creed as he jumps to the side.
Creed appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saetang shoots in and drives through. Creed sprawls well.
Creed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Creed wants to clinch up but Saetang keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Creed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Creed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Saetang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saetang 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Saetang!
Klahan Saetang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.