PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazhymukan Manaitpasov (ranked 4701 p4p, 4764 weight class) and Chayton Catawanee (ranked 518 p4p, 524 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chayton Catawanee enters the cage!

Manaitpasov
vs
Catawanee

183 cm
18
170
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazhymukan Manaitpasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chayton Catawanee!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manaitpasov fails with the takedown.
Catawanee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Manaitpasov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manaitpasov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Catawanee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Manaitpasov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manaitpasov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manaitpasov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Catawanee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Catawanee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manaitpasov.
Catawanee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manaitpasov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manaitpasov is trying to control the action in half guard but Catawanee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manaitpasov thows a huge punch but Catawanee dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Catawanee can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manaitpasov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manaitpasov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manaitpasov trying to mount his opponent but Catawanee defends it.
Manaitpasov throwing shots but Catawanee is blocking nicely.
Manaitpasov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Catawanee wants to improve his position but Manaitpasov is controlling well.
Manaitpasov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Manaitpasov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manaitpasov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Catawanee defending well though.
Manaitpasov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Catawanee defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manaitpasov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catawanee keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manaitpasov dives in for a single leg takedown but Catawanee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazhymukan Manaitpasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manaitpasov is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Catawanee on the inside.
Catawanee gets underhooks to prevent Manaitpasov's takedown attempt.

Catawanee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manaitpasov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Catawanee's waist but Catawanee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manaitpasov off to one side.
Catawanee connects with a crisp jab.
Manaitpasov shoots in but no luck this time.
Catawanee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Catawanee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manaitpasov.
Catawanee lands a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov with a poor takedown
and Catawanee counters with a straight right hand.
Catawanee throws a good cross that connects.
Catawanee cracks Manaitpasov with a good jab.

Manaitpasov dives in and scores a takedown into Catawanee's guard.
Catawanee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Manaitpasov throwing strikes from guard but Catawanee blocks nicely.
Manaitpasov trying to control but Catawanee is working from the bottom.
Manaitpasov throws a big right hand that misses.
Catawanee trying to keep a closed guard but Manaitpasov is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manaitpasov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manaitpasov in side control, throwing shots but Catawanee defends.
Catawanee dodges the ground and pound from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov in side control, throwing shots but Catawanee defends.
Catawanee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manaitpasov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manaitpasov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chayton Catawanee 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.

Manaitpasov dives in and grabs Catawanee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Catawanee pushes down on Manaitpasov's head and hops out.

Manaitpasov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Catawanee was covering up waiting for the punch and Manaitpasov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Manaitpasov stays in close to Catawanee's body and controls the position.
Catawanee trying to control the position here.
Manaitpasov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catawanee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manaitpasov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manaitpasov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manaitpasov sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Manaitpasov trying to control but Catawanee is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chayton Catawanee seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Manaitpasov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manaitpasov throws a big right hand that misses.
Catawanee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Catawanee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manaitpasov is fighting to break Catawanee's control of his arms but Catawanee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Manaitpasov trying to control the position from guard on top but Catawanee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catawanee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manaitpasov is one step ahead there.
Manaitpasov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Manaitpasov drives through with a takedown into Catawanee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manaitpasov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manaitpasov trying to control the position from guard on top but Catawanee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manaitpasov pushes down on Catawanee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Catawanee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Manaitpasov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manaitpasov is controlling the pace.
Catawanee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manaitpasov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Catawanee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manaitpasov.
Manaitpasov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Catawanee is trying to maintain the position but Manaitpasov is very close to passing his half guard.
Manaitpasov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manaitpasov wants to take a breather but Catawanee is having none of it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazhymukan Manaitpasov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Manaitpasov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Catawanee lands a slapping body shot.
Manaitpasov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Catawanee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manaitpasov tries for a takedown but Catawanee circles away easily
and Catawanee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Catawanee lands a nice looking body shot.
Catawanee scores with a body shot.
Catawanee jabs at Manaitpasov's body.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manaitpasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Catawanee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manaitpasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazhymukan Manaitpasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Catawanee scores with a jab to the body.
Catawanee lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catawanee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Catawanee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manaitpasov looks for a takedown but Catawanee sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manaitpasov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Catawanee punishes Manaitpasov's body with a nice straight punch.
Catawanee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Catawanee lands a body shot.

Manaitpasov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manaitpasov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Manaitpasov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catawanee keeps working.
Catawanee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manaitpasov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Manaitpasov is looking to take a break and control but Catawanee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Catawanee is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Manaitpasov.
Catawanee dodges the ground and pound from Manaitpasov.
Catawanee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manaitpasov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Manaitpasov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Manaitpasov.
Catawanee tries to improve position but can't.
Manaitpasov trying to control the position but Catawanee is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manaitpasov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Catawanee regains half guard, as Manaitpasov was trying to land strikes.
Kazhymukan Manaitpasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manaitpasov thows a huge punch but Catawanee dodges it nicely.
Catawanee is trying to maintain the position but Manaitpasov is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Catawanee with a jab.
Manaitpasov shoots for a takedown but Catawanee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manaitpasov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manaitpasov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Catawanee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Manaitpasov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Catawanee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Manaitpasov controls the position from side control.
Manaitpasov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Manaitpasov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Catawanee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Manaitpasov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Catawanee defending against the ground and pound.
Manaitpasov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chayton Catawanee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Catawanee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chayton Catawanee!