PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akara Kongsangchai (ranked 1669 p4p, 1621 weight class) and Marchrius Rossi (ranked 67 p4p, 217 weight class). Rossi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metal Slug Theme. Marchrius Rossi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akara Kongsangchai's chin.

Kongsangchai
vs
Rossi

169 cm
33
155
15 - 21 - 0

180 cm
36
160
22 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Bondi MMA 🏝️

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 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akara Kongsangchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Marchrius Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi with a hook.
Kongsangchai throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Kongsangchai lands a nice shot that snaps Rossi's head back.

Kongsangchai takes the fight into the clinch.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi avoiding damage as Kongsangchai throws knees to the body.
Rossi lands a right hand.

Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Rossi finds it's way through Kongsangchai's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi is looking to slow Kongsangchai down with leg kicks.
Rossi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Rossi responds with a good body kick, but Kongsangchai manages to step out the way in time.
Kongsangchai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kongsangchai tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kongsangchai misses the shot to the body.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kongsangchai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kongsangchai throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Kongsangchai moves out of range easily.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kongsangchai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kongsangchai throws a right and a left that Rossi avoids nicely.
Kongsangchai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Rossi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kongsangchai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kongsangchai has managed to clinch.
Kongsangchai lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Kongsangchai avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Kongsangchai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi stalling in the clinch.
Rossi taking a breather.
Rossi just leaning against Kongsangchai, taking a breather.
Rossi avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai lands a shoulder strike.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Kongsangchai tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Rossi controlling the action here for a moment.
Kongsangchai gets through Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Rossi breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Kongsangchai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kongsangchai scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Kongsangchai.
Rossi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kongsangchai.
A big left from Kongsangchai misses.
Kongsangchai misses with a double jab.
Rossi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kongsangchai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kongsangchai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kongsangchai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kongsangchai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kongsangchai lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into range.
Kongsangchai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Kongsangchai is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akara Kongsangchai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Some wild striking there from Kongsangchai.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kongsangchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Kongsangchai.
Rossi flicks out a counter leg kick but Kongsangchai steps away.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kongsangchai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Kongsangchai throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai wants to clinch
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kongsangchai throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Rossi thumps Kongsangchai with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kongsangchai.
Rossi scores with a jab. Kongsangchai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Kongsangchai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kongsangchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rossi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kongsangchai seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Kongsangchai misses the target.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kongsangchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Kongsangchai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Rossi.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kongsangchai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongsangchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Kongsangchai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kongsangchai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rossi sprawling to the canvas! Rossi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kongsangchai finish him?!

Rossi is rocked!
Rossi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rossi circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kongsangchai. Rossi falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kongsangchai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akara Kongsangchai!
A very excited looking Akara Kongsangchai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Marchrius Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.