|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chalong Kitjakarn (ranked 5066 p4p, 4664 weight class) and Salsa Champion (ranked 538 p4p, 517 weight class). Kitjakarn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Three Little Birds (Dub). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
18
170
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
185 cm
18
177
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chalong Kitjakarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salsa Champion!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitjakarn moves into the clinch.
Kitjakarn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Champion.
Champion tries to pull guard but Kitjakarn won't allow it.
Champion drags the fight down to the ground.
Kitjakarn is looking to stand up but Champion won't let him.
Champion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kitjakarn is one step ahead there.
Champion looking for a guillotine here but Kitjakarn defends easily.
Kitjakarn wanted to stand there but Champion had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion looking for a guillotine here but Kitjakarn defends easily.
Kitjakarn wanted to stand there but Champion had control of the position.
Kitjakarn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Champion is trying to keep Kitjakarn in close.
Champion is looking to stand up but Kitjakarn isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kitjakarn wants to get up but he can't break Champion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kitjakarn has closed the distance and engaged Champion in a clinch.
Champion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Champion goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kitjakarn prevents it.
Chalong Kitjakarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salsa Champion.
Kitjakarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Champion controls his hands.
Kitjakarn tries to work over Champion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitjakarn just leaning against Champion, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Champion tries to circle away but Kitjakarn has him pinned against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kitjakarn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kitjakarn pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kitjakarn gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Champion being controlled against the ropes.
Champion misses with an elbow strike.
Kitjakarn effectively controlling the action here.
Champion wants to take the fight to the mat but Kitjakarn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kitjakarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Kitjakarn.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chalong Kitjakarn.
Champion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Kitjakarn closes the distance and clinches.
Champion blocking some punches.
Champion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kitjakarn slowing the pace effectively.
Kitjakarn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kitjakarn stalling in the clinch but Champion improves position.
Champion has had enough of the clinch but Kitjakarn keeps him there for the moment.
Kitjakarn pushes off an throws an elbow but Champion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitjakarn has Champion pressed against the ropes, preventing Champion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kitjakarn has Champion pressed against the ropes.
Kitjakarn misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chalong Kitjakarn dominated that round.
That's time! Kitjakarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kitjakarn rushes Champion and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Champion tries for a takedown but Kitjakarn manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kitjakarn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kitjakarn lands with a short shot to the head.
Chalong Kitjakarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Champion pulls Kitjakarn into guard.
Champion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kitjakarn manages to get himself to full guard.
Champion trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitjakarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kitjakarn is looking to stand up but Champion isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitjakarn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Champion manages to pass to side control.
Champion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Champion throwing shots but Kitjakarn is blocking nicely.
Kitjakarn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Champion on the ground.
Kitjakarn is trying to stand up here but Champion is controlling him well.
Champion is trying to work for a kimura but Kitjakarn is defending well.
Kitjakarn is trying to stand up here but Champion is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kitjakarn scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Champion manages to mount him!
Champion looking for a guillotine from mount but Kitjakarn is having none of it.
Champion looking to control but Kitjakarn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kitjakarn really wants to buck Champion off and get back to his feet.
Champion punching from mount but Kitjakarn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Kitjakarn really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Champion tries to control but Kitjakarn wriggling away.
Champion tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kitjakarn is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kitjakarn tries to buck Champion off but Champion takes his back!
Kitjakarn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Champion is looking to control Kitjakarn but Kitjakarn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kitjakarn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Champion's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kitjakarn trying to get back to his feet but Champion is in full control for now.
Champion is persistently looking for the submission but Kitjakarn is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Champion struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salsa Champion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Champion tries for a takedown but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kitjakarn throws a counter high kick but Champion was just alert enough to avoid it.
Champion misses with a takedown
and Kitjakarn counters with a stiff right hand.
Champion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kitjakarn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Champion in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Champion stands up and beckons Kitjakarn to his feet.
Kitjakarn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kitjakarn scores with a shoulder strike.
Champion tries to pull guard but Kitjakarn holds him up against the ropes and eventually Champion drops back down to his feet.
Chalong Kitjakarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salsa Champion.
Kitjakarn stalling against the ropes.
Champion throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitjakarn leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kitjakarn taking a breather.
Champion is trying to break free.
Kitjakarn is leaning against Champion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Champion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kitjakarn lands an elbow just above Champion 's eye.
Kitjakarn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Champion tries to pull guard but Kitjakarn won't allow it.
Kitjakarn tries to work over Champion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitjakarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Champion controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion has had enough of the clinch but Kitjakarn keeps him there for the moment.
Kitjakarn holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Champion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kitjakarn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kitjakarn clinches up with Champion and pushes him back against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kitjakarn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Champion is looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn tries to stall but Champion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kitjakarn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Kitjakarn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champion jumps guard.
Champion is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Champion is keen to just control but Kitjakarn is a slippery customer.
Champion wants to stand but Kitjakarn has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kitjakarn pushes Champion off but Champion dives into side control.
Kitjakarn is looking to get back to his feet here but Champion is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kitjakarn's back.
Kitjakarn avoids the strikes from Champion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champion tries to keep control of the position but Kitjakarn is staying busy.
Kitjakarn is trying to get back to his feet but Champion has full control of the position and if anything, Kitjakarn has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kitjakarn is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Champion manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Kitjakarn is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Salsa Champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
