PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diloktham Singhapat (ranked 4347 p4p, 5522 weight class) and Opious Renter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singhapat comes to the cage accompanied by Stillborn. Opious Renter acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Singhapat
vs
Renter

169 cm
18
135
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
20
140
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diloktham Singhapat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Opious Renter!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renter tries to clinch but Singhapat moves out of range.

Singhapat moves into the clinch.
Come on Singhapat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Singhapat has Renter pushed against the cage.
Singhapat gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Singhapat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Singhapat stalling the fight.
Renter tries to pull guard but Singhapat holds him up against the cage and eventually Renter drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Renter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Singhapat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diloktham Singhapat.

Renter tries to keep at a distance but Singhapat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Singhapat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singhapat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Singhapat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Renter is trying to pull guard but Singhapat has him pressed against the cage.
Singhapat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Renter is defending well for now.
Renter is trying to drag Singhapat to the mat but Singhapat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diloktham Singhapat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opious Renter.
Singhapat tries a knee to the head but Renter blocks it.
Singhapat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Singhapat lands with a short shot to the head.
Singhapat tries a knee to the head but Renter blocks it.
Singhapat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singhapat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singhapat taking a breather.
Renter trying to stall but Singhapat improves his position.
Renter is trying to break the clinch but Singhapat is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Singhapat.
Renter takes an elbow to the temple.
Renter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Singhapat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Singhapat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Singhapat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diloktham Singhapat.
Singhapat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Singhapat is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singhapat keeps the fight on the outside.
Renter shoots in but no luck this time.
Renter tries to clinch but Singhapat is having none of it.
It looked like Singhapat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Renter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singhapat tries to avoid it but Renter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singhapat to the ground. Singhapat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Renter has his takedown stuffed
and Singhapat counters with a series of strikes. Renter will be more careful next time no doubt.

Singhapat has managed to clinch.
Singhapat tries to land knees in the clinch but Renter avoids the damage to the body.
Singhapat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Renter up against the cage.
Singhapat has Renter pressed against the cage.
Singhapat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Singhapat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Singhapat.
Singhapat lands a hook that snaps the head of Renter backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singhapat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Singhapat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Renter avoids it.
Renter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singhapat smiles and moves away.

Singhapat clinches up with Renter and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Singhapat stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singhapat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diloktham Singhapat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Singhapat forces Renter back against the cage and clinches.
Renter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Singhapat stalling against the cage.
Singhapat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renter can do to turn this around?
Renter fails to pull guard.
Renter wants to break free but Singhapat has control.
Singhapat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Singhapat is pressed up against the cage. Renter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Singhapat down to the mat. Singhapat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diloktham Singhapat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opious Renter.
Renter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singhapat defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Singhapat instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singhapat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Renter backwards.
Renter tries to pull guard but Singhapat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Singhapat lands a body punch.
Singhapat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Singhapat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Singhapat is pushing Renter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diloktham Singhapat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Renter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singhapat smiles and moves away.

Singhapat clinches with his opponent.
Renter wants to take the fight to the mat but Singhapat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Renter trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singhapat is stalling here.
Singhapat tries to work over Renter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singhapat just leaning against Renter, taking a breather.
Singhapat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Renter is looking to break free of the clinch but Singhapat has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Singhapat scores a nice knee to the body.
Renter wants to take the fight to the mat but Singhapat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Renter managing to block the knees to the body from Singhapat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renter looking to slow down the pace here.
Singhapat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Singhapat.
Singhapat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Renter up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diloktham Singhapat.
Renter is looking to clinch but Singhapat is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Renter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Renter backs away, Singhapat returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Singhapat gets a clinch.
Renter tries to pull guard but Singhapat won't allow it.
Singhapat lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singhapat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Renter up against the cage.
Renter jumps guard but Singhapat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Singhapat avoiding damage.
Singhapat is pushing Renter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Singhapat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singhapat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Renter letting Singhapat take a breather here.
A short right from Singhapat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diloktham Singhapat dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Singhapat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Renter shoots in for a double leg but Singhapat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Singhapat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Singhapat effectively controlling the action here.
Singhapat just leaning against Renter, taking a breather.
Renter being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diloktham Singhapat.

Singhapat rushes Renter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singhapat has Renter pressed against the cage, preventing Renter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Renter is looking to break free of the clinch but Singhapat has double underhooks.
Singhapat slowing the pace effectively.
Singhapat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singhapat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Renter being controlled against the cage.
Singhapat tries to throw a body punch but Renter avoids it by throwing Singhapat back against the cage.
Renter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Singhapat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Singhapat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Singhapat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Renter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Singhapat controlling the action here for a moment.
Singhapat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Renter backwards.
Renter tries to pull guard but Singhapat holds him up against the cage and eventually Renter drops back down to his feet.
Diloktham Singhapat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Opious Renter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Singhapat.
Singhapat just leaning against Renter, taking a breather.
Singhapat seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Singhapat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Singhapat tries to land knees in the clinch but Renter avoids the damage to the body.
Singhapat gets underhooks to prevent Renter's takedown attempt.
Singhapat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Singhapat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Singhapat slows down the pace here.
Singhapat is pushing Renter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Singhapat.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diloktham Singhapat.
Renter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Renter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singhapat swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Singhapat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Renter tries to land a knee to the head but Singhapat blocks with his arms.
Renter is trying to push Singhapat away but Singhapat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Singhapat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Renter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Singhapat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Renter up against the cage.
Singhapat stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singhapat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Renter's efforts to push away.
Renter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Singhapat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singhapat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Renter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Singhapat pulls his leg out and moves away.

Singhapat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Renter, pushing him back against the cage.
Opious Renter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diloktham Singhapat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Renter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renter missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diloktham Singhapat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singhapat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diloktham Singhapat!