PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hainad Kwangsoongnoen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sala Manteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hainad Kwangsoongnoen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kwangsoongnoen
vs
Manteri

173 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hainad Kwangsoongnoen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sala Manteri!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Manteri pushes Kwangsoongnoen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kwangsoongnoen lands an elbow that stopped Manteri in his tracks for a moment.
Manteri has Kwangsoongnoen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kwangsoongnoen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manteri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kwangsoongnoen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kwangsoongnoen lands a nice knee to the body.
Kwangsoongnoen lands a knee to the body.
Kwangsoongnoen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Manteri's face.

It looks like Sala Manteri has been cut.
Kwangsoongnoen looking to throw knees to the head but Manteri is blocking nicely.
Kwangsoongnoen scores with a knee to the head.
Manteri goes for a takedown attempt but Kwangsoongnoen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hainad Kwangsoongnoen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sala Manteri.
Manteri looks gassed!
Manteri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kwangsoongnoen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kwangsoongnoen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kwangsoongnoen thows a body kick. Manteri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kwangsoongnoen throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manteri closes the distance and clinches up with Kwangsoongnoen, looking for a takedown. Manteri pushes Kwangsoongnoen against the cage but Kwangsoongnoen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manteri tries to clinch but Kwangsoongnoen moves out of range.
Kwangsoongnoen connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Manteri to the floor! Kwangsoongnoen dives in looking for the finish!

Manteri is rocked!
Kwangsoongnoen is looking to take a break and control but Manteri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Kwangsoongnoen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kwangsoongnoen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Manteri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kwangsoongnoen is looking to take a break and control but Manteri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kwangsoongnoen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manteri on the ground.
Kwangsoongnoen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manteri tries to roll over but Kwangsoongnoen keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manteri tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kwangsoongnoen is looking to advance position but Manteri won't allow it.
Manteri is trying to maintain the position but Kwangsoongnoen is very close to passing his half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kwangsoongnoen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manteri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hainad Kwangsoongnoen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manteri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick from Kwangsoongnoen lands but Manteri takes it in his stride.

Kwangsoongnoen closes the distance and clinches.
Kwangsoongnoen working Manteri over with knees to the body.
Kwangsoongnoen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kwangsoongnoen obliges.
Manteri tries for a takedown but Kwangsoongnoen manages to get underhooks.
Manteri takes an elbow to the temple.
Kwangsoongnoen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manteri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manteri takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Kwangsoongnoen.
A knee to the head by Kwangsoongnoen.
Kwangsoongnoen landing knees to the body.
Manteri fails to pull guard.
Kwangsoongnoen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manteri's defenses.
Kwangsoongnoen landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Kwangsoongnoen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kwangsoongnoen misses with a knee strike.
Kwangsoongnoen prevents Manteri from breaking the clinch.
Kwangsoongnoen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kwangsoongnoen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Manteri's face.
Kwangsoongnoen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Manteri lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Manteri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kwangsoongnoen defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwangsoongnoen trying to control but Manteri postures up.
Ground and pound from Manteri.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Manteri stalling away here and it's allowed Kwangsoongnoen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manteri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kwangsoongnoen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Manteri connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manteri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kwangsoongnoen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kwangsoongnoen wants to stand and escape but Manteri is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hainad Kwangsoongnoen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sala Manteri's cut.
That's time! Kwangsoongnoen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Manteri closes the distance but Kwangsoongnoen moves to the side
and Kwangsoongnoen counters with a nice body kick.

Manteri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Manteri decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kwangsoongnoen lands with a slapping head kick.
Kwangsoongnoen throws a body kick that misses.
Kwangsoongnoen is looking to clinch.
Manteri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kwangsoongnoen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwangsoongnoen throws a leg kick which misses Manteri's front leg but catches the back leg as Manteri tries to avoid it.
Hainad Kwangsoongnoen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwangsoongnoen tries to clinch but Manteri is having none of it.
Manteri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kwangsoongnoen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kwangsoongnoen throws a nice looking combination but Manteri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manteri doesn't manage to clinch there - Kwangsoongnoen circles away.
Kwangsoongnoen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Kwangsoongnoen gets caught flat footed, as Manteri shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Manteri works over Kwangsoongnoen with some ground and pound from guard.
Manteri is looking to work some ground and pound but Kwangsoongnoen has wrist control.
Kwangsoongnoen working a defensive guard here.
Manteri passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manteri controlling the pace.
Manteri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Manteri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kwangsoongnoen is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwangsoongnoen wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manteri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kwangsoongnoen tries to control Manteri's body but Manteri pushes him off. Kwangsoongnoen squirms to his side and now Manteri has his back!
I really don't envy Kwangsoongnoen right now.
Manteri is riding his opponent, not letting Kwangsoongnoen buck him off.
Kwangsoongnoen wants to get back to his feet.
Kwangsoongnoen is taking damage to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kwangsoongnoen grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Manteri trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Manteri working for the choke.
Manteri cracks Kwangsoongnoen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kwangsoongnoen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Manteri slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Manteri controlling well, preventing Kwangsoongnoen from escaping the position.
Kwangsoongnoen breaks Manteri's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sala Manteri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sala Manteri's cut.
That's time! Kwangsoongnoen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Manteri avoids a punch combination nicely.

Manteri clinches with his opponent.
Kwangsoongnoen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manteri blocks it with crossed arms.

Manteri gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Manteri prevents Kwangsoongnoen from improving his position.
Kwangsoongnoen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manteri is working away from the top position though.
Kwangsoongnoen is looking to improve his position.
Manteri controlling the action here.

Manteri wants to work for an arm triangle but Kwangsoongnoen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwangsoongnoen is looking to control Manteri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kwangsoongnoen avoid being mounted?
Manteri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kwangsoongnoen is not content to let Manteri control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kwangsoongnoen moves in looking to clinch but Manteri pushes him off.

Manteri instigates a clinch.
Manteri wants to get back to striking at distance but Kwangsoongnoen won't allow it.
Kwangsoongnoen landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kwangsoongnoen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Manteri's face.
Manteri tries for a takedown but Kwangsoongnoen manages to get underhooks.
Manteri is trying to break the clinch but Kwangsoongnoen has him pressed against the cage.
Manteri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kwangsoongnoen walks away with a smile on his face. Manteri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kwangsoongnoen misses with a head kick.

Manteri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Kwangsoongnoen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kwangsoongnoen thows a body kick. Manteri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kwangsoongnoen swats away the attempt to clinch by Manteri.
Manteri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kwangsoongnoen as he avoids it easily.
Hainad Kwangsoongnoen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sala Manteri.
Manteri swats away the attempt to clinch by Kwangsoongnoen.
Kwangsoongnoen tries to clinch but Manteri moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwangsoongnoen is looking to clinch.
Manteri scores with a hook to the body. Kwangsoongnoen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kwangsoongnoen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manteri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manteri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kwangsoongnoen looks to clinch

and Manteri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Manteri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manteri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kwangsoongnoen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manteri connects with a couple of short punches.
Manteri looking to pass the guard.

Manteri decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kwangsoongnoen, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwangsoongnoen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manteri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kwangsoongnoen pinned against the cage. Kwangsoongnoen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manteri is looking to clinch.
A head kick from Kwangsoongnoen lands but Manteri takes it in his stride.
Kwangsoongnoen moves in looking to clinch but Manteri pushes him off.

Manteri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manteri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kwangsoongnoen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kwangsoongnoen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Manteri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Manteri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kwangsoongnoen just stands there and leans against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Manteri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manteri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Manteri!