PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Eclaro (ranked 710 p4p, 1330 weight class) and Kittisak Khemkhaeng (ranked 100 p4p, 181 weight class). Eclaro comes to the cage accompanied by I'm The Boy. Paul Eclaro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Eclaro
vs
Khemkhaeng

168 cm
26
155
12 - 3 - 0

178 cm
24
155
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Eclaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eclaro misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Eclaro misses.
Khemkhaeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eclaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eclaro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Eclaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng sprawls and moves away.
Khemkhaeng thumps Eclaro with a low kick.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Khemkhaeng.
Eclaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eclaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Khemkhaeng is just out of range.
Khemkhaeng avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eclaro.
Nice defenses there by Eclaro.
A jab lands there for Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eclaro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khemkhaeng! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng throws a lazy right hand but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khemkhaeng moves away from the strike by Eclaro.
A big left from Khemkhaeng misses.
Eclaro throws a series of punches but Khemkhaeng avoids them all with ease.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eclaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khemkhaeng moves away.
Eclaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng throws a low kick but Eclaro moves out of range easily.
Eclaro is looking to wear down Khemkhaeng with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khemkhaeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eclaro misses with the combination.
Eclaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Eclaro tries to clinch but Khemkhaeng moves out of range.
Eclaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khemkhaeng throws a shot from downtown. Eclaro moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng throws out a loose jab but Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng misses with a wild body shot.
Eclaro slips under a jab.
Eclaro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khemkhaeng counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eclaro's knee momentarily.
Khemkhaeng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eclaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khemkhaeng throws a leg kick

and Eclaro counters with a single leg into guard. Khemkhaeng didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand but Eclaro is controlling the position.
Eclaro won't allow Khemkhaeng to sweep him here.
Khemkhaeng is still trying to improve position.
Eclaro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khemkhaeng trying to control the position.
Khemkhaeng pulls Eclaro in close to his closed guard and prevents Eclaro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eclaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khemkhaeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng wants to sweep here but Eclaro controlling him for the moment.
Khemkhaeng can't keep his opponent in guard - Eclaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khemkhaeng is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khemkhaeng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Eclaro is looking to advance position but Khemkhaeng won't allow it.

Eclaro wants to work for an arm triangle but Khemkhaeng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khemkhaeng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eclaro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eclaro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eclaro stops Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
Eclaro is trying to control. Khemkhaeng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eclaro throwing shots but Khemkhaeng is blocking nicely.
Eclaro trying to control the action but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eclaro lands strikes from half guard.
Eclaro prevents Khemkhaeng from standing back up.
Eclaro 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.
Khemkhaeng is looking to improve his position.
Eclaro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khemkhaeng with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Khemkhaeng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eclaro.
Eclaro prevents Khemkhaeng from standing back up.
Eclaro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Eclaro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khemkhaeng tries to roll over but Eclaro keeps him under control.
Eclaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy.
Khemkhaeng pushes Eclaro off looking to stand but Eclaro dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that round.
That's time! Eclaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Khemkhaeng throws out a loose jab but Eclaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng misses with a looping right.
Eclaro moves out of range as Khemkhaeng strikes.
Khemkhaeng throws a jab but it's blocked by Eclaro.
Eclaro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng sprawls and moves away.
Eclaro fails with the takedown.
Eclaro misses with a few strikes there.
Khemkhaeng lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eclaro ducks under a wild hook from Khemkhaeng.
Eclaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khemkhaeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eclaro throws a body punch but Khemkhaeng moves out of range.
Khemkhaeng moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Khemkhaeng misses.
Khemkhaeng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eclaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khemkhaeng manages to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng scores with a nice strike.
Khemkhaeng misses with a lunging right hand

and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Khemkhaeng regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khemkhaeng utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eclaro postures up and lands a big shot to Khemkhaeng's brow.
Eclaro pushes down on Khemkhaeng's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Khemkhaeng is looking for a sweep. Eclaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khemkhaeng works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eclaro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khemkhaeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eclaro distracts Khemkhaeng with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eclaro won't allow Khemkhaeng to get back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng keeping full guard, as Eclaro tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eclaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eclaro pushing down on Khemkhaeng's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Khemkhaeng pushes Eclaro off looking to stand but Eclaro dives back in and keeps control.
Eclaro lands with a punch from half guard.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Eclaro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eclaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khemkhaeng defending well though.
Eclaro wants to control but Khemkhaeng is keeping him busy.

Eclaro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khemkhaeng looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khemkhaeng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eclaro.

Eclaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khemkhaeng holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eclaro is working away from the top position though.
Khemkhaeng is looking to improve his position.
Khemkhaeng really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eclaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Eclaro is trying to work for a kimura but Khemkhaeng is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet.

Eclaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khemkhaeng is just riding it out for now. Eclaro eventually gives up the hold.
Eclaro prevents Khemkhaeng from improving his position.

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.
Khemkhaeng gets full guard.
Eclaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khemkhaeng swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eclaro prevents Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
Eclaro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eclaro throws a big elbow that misses.
Eclaro preventing the sweep.
Khemkhaeng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eclaro stays in close to Khemkhaeng's body and controls the position.
Khemkhaeng seems keen to control Eclaro's posture.
Eclaro advances to half guard.

Eclaro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khemkhaeng is just riding it out for now. Eclaro eventually gives up the hold.
Eclaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Eclaro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Eclaro takes a swing at Khemkhaeng's ribcage but misses.
Eclaro slips a straight right by Khemkhaeng.
Eclaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khemkhaeng comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khemkhaeng misses with a looping right.
Eclaro attempts a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng avoids it well and moves away.
Khemkhaeng misses with a right hand

and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Eclaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khemkhaeng pushes Eclaro off but Eclaro dives into side control.
Khemkhaeng can't do much from the bottom here.

Eclaro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Eclaro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Khemkhaeng is not content to let Eclaro control the position.

Khemkhaeng explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eclaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khemkhaeng circles away quickly and effectively.
Eclaro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eclaro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eclaro shoots in looking for a takedown but Khemkhaeng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eclaro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khemkhaeng was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Khemkhaeng throws a lazy right hand but Eclaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khemkhaeng comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khemkhaeng cracks Eclaro with an open hand slap.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice shot that snaps Eclaro's head back.
Khemkhaeng misses with an uppercut. Eclaro saw that one coming.
Eclaro moves away from the strike by Khemkhaeng.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng misses with a left hand

and Eclaro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Khemkhaeng has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Eclaro is on him like a limpet, forcing Khemkhaeng back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khemkhaeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Khemkhaeng lands a left hand.

Eclaro decides to pull guard.

Eclaro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khemkhaeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khemkhaeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Eclaro working for a triangle but Khemkhaeng defends it easily.
Eclaro is trying to control the position but Khemkhaeng postures up.

Khemkhaeng stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Khemkhaeng misses with a hook

and Eclaro counters with a shoot takedown. Khemkhaeng fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eclaro's guard.

Khemkhaeng would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Eclaro wants to sweep but no luck.
Khemkhaeng tries to stand but Eclaro is controlling from the bottom.

Khemkhaeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khemkhaeng 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.

Eclaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khemkhaeng is aware though and is defending well.

Eclaro is looking for a triangle but Khemkhaeng pushes his legs off easily.
Khemkhaeng stays in close to Eclaro's body and controls the position.
Eclaro working a defensive guard here.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Eclaro is proving hard to escape from.
Khemkhaeng trying to control the position from guard on top but Eclaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khemkhaeng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Eclaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khemkhaeng defends it easily.
Khemkhaeng passes into half guard.
Khemkhaeng sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Eclaro defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kittisak Khemkhaeng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eclaro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Eclaro!
An out of breath Paul Eclaro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.