PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 3367 p4p, 2575 weight class) and Kyung Ho Kang (ranked 224 p4p, 185 weight class). Chaiyachue comes to the cage accompanied by God's Plan. Kang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Better Than Yesterday kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Chaiyachue
vs
Kang

155 cm
20
130
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
142
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Sakura Style

Sakura Style
30th Century Beer Store

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyung Ho Kang!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang slips a jab and a cross from Chaiyachue.
Kang keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaiyachue doesn't manage to clinch there - Kang circles away.
Kang tries a quick counter leg kick but Chaiyachue is wise to it.
Kang missing with a left hand there. Chaiyachue was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chaiyachue wants to clinch.
Kang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaiyachue wants to clinch.
Kang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue fails with an attempt to clinch.

Chaiyachue forces Kang back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang tries a knee to the head but Chaiyachue blocks it.

Chaiyachue decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kang scoring with punches to the head and body.

Kang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chaiyachue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chaiyachue is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kang is controlling him.
Chaiyachue has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kang passes Chaiyachue's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Kang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is doing well to control the position and prevent Kang from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Kang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaiyachue doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kang.
Nice strikes from Kang there.
Chaiyachue is holding on to half guard well.
Chaiyachue has hold of Kang's hands but Kang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaiyachue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Kang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaiyachue doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kang.
Kang stops Chaiyachue from getting back to his feet.
Chaiyachue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chaiyachue has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chaiyachue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kang on the ground.

Kang stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chaiyachue to get to his feet.
Chaiyachue moves in looking to clinch but Kang pushes him off.
Kang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Chaiyachue has managed to clinch.
Kang wants a takedown.
Chaiyachue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Kang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyung Ho Kang.
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but Kang avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand underneath Kang's ribcage. Kang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kang's elbow.
Chaiyachue misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chaiyachue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaiyachue holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kang tries for a takedown but Chaiyachue manages to get underhooks.
Chaiyachue works on Kang's body with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kang is working for takedown but Chaiyachue is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kang looks winded!
Chaiyachue pushes Kang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Kang breaks the clinch.

Chaiyachue clinches with his opponent.
Chaiyachue stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Naruesorn Chaiyachue will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chaiyachue ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Chaiyachue clinches.
Chaiyachue stalling.
Chaiyachue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaiyachue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chaiyachue is leaning against Kang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chaiyachue misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chaiyachue can't find room to land a body shot as Kang controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kang as Chaiyachue tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue gets underhooks to prevent Kang's takedown attempt.
Chaiyachue stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chaiyachue stops a takedown attempt from Kang.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyung Ho Kang.
A right hand to the body from Chaiyachue.
Kang is breathing heavily.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand into Kang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kang's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chaiyachue is working Kang over against the cage.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kang.
Chaiyachue lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chaiyachue slows down the pace here.
Chaiyachue slowing the pace effectively.
Chaiyachue seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but Kang avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the cage.
Chaiyachue misses with a body punch.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kang.
Chaiyachue stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kang blocks a body shot from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Chaiyachue.

Chaiyachue ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Chaiyachue no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet but Kang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chaiyachue wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue seems keen to control Kang's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaiyachue wants to stand up but Kang is controlling him.

Kang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chaiyachue wants to stand up but Kang is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chaiyachue slips a jab from Kang.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up but Kang circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch.

Chaiyachue closes the distance and pushes Kang back into the cage.
Chaiyachue is working Kang over against the cage.
Chaiyachue leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chaiyachue lands a shot to the body.
Kang wants to take the fight to the mat but Chaiyachue manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kang tries to pull guard but Chaiyachue forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chaiyachue taking a breather.
Kang jumps guard but Chaiyachue stands there with Kang around his waist. Kang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chaiyachue stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chaiyachue to keep the fight standing.
Good body shot from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Chaiyachue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chaiyachue is trying to trip Kang. He has hold of a leg but Kang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chaiyachue persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Chaiyachue seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chaiyachue is looking to stand up but Kang won't let him.
Chaiyachue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kang fails to land with a series of punches.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chaiyachue wants to clinch.
Kang throws a fast counter high kick but Chaiyachue manages to duck under it in time.

Chaiyachue has closed the distance and engaged Kang in a clinch.
Kang blocks a body shot from Chaiyachue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue leaning against his opponent.
Chaiyachue works on Kang's body with a couple of short punches.
Chaiyachue tries a body shot but Kang blocks it.
Chaiyachue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kang can do to turn this around?
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but Kang avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the cage.
Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Kang controls his hands.
Chaiyachue misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang looking for a takedown.
Kang blocks a body shot from Chaiyachue.
Kang wants a takedown but no success here.
Kang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Chaiyachue.

Chaiyachue gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kang regains guard.
Chaiyachue trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kang's guard.
Chaiyachue sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kyung Ho Kang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chaiyachue throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kang has a closed guard, preventing Chaiyachue from standing up.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang looking for a sweep. Not yet Kang, not yet.
Chaiyachue controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chaiyachue seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kang for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Chaiyachue instigates a clinch.

Kang breaks the clinch.

Chaiyachue clinches up against the cage.

Kang breaks the clinch.
Chaiyachue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Kang moves out of range.
Chaiyachue doesn't manage to clinch there - Kang circles away.

Chaiyachue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kang breaks from the clinch.
Kang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kang tries a quick counter leg kick but Chaiyachue is wise to it.

Chaiyachue closes the distance and clinches.
Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kang's elbow.
Kang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chaiyachue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyung Ho Kang.
Chaiyachue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kang looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Chaiyachue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chaiyachue fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Chaiyachue clinches with his opponent.
Kang is looking for a takedown.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch.
Chaiyachue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but Kang avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the cage.
Chaiyachue is working Kang over against the cage.
Chaiyachue struggles to land a body shot inside as Kang controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaiyachue tries to throw a body punch but Kang avoids it by throwing Chaiyachue back against the cage.
Chaiyachue tries to work over Kang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyung Ho Kang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaiyachue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kang's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaiyachue, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
After the big win, Naruesorn Chaiyachue made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sakura Style and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.