PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanchanok Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prasoetram comes to the cage accompanied by The Way I Feel. Andy Aerts acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Prasoetram
vs
Aerts

187 cm
19
196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tanchanok Prasoetram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Aerts!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aerts misses with a wild combination.

Aerts gets caught flat footed, as Prasoetram shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Aerts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prasoetram can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prasoetram missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prasoetram is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Prasoetram drops back looking for a leg! Aerts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aerts manages to kick Prasoetram off! Prasoetram jumps back into Aerts's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasoetram stops Aerts from standing up.
Aerts is controlling Prasoetram's posture.
Prasoetram throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aerts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aerts keeping moving, preventing Prasoetram from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Prasoetram shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prasoetram shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aerts pinned against the cage. Aerts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aerts swats away the attempt to clinch by Prasoetram.
Tanchanok Prasoetram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aerts but Aerts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Prasoetram shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aerts sprawls well. Aerts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prasoetram gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanchanok Prasoetram. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Prasoetram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aerts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prasoetram shoots in for a double leg but Aerts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tanchanok Prasoetram will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Aerts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Prasoetram shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Prasoetram showed some decent athleticism there.

Prasoetram is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aerts is looking for a sweep. Prasoetram is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Prasoetram wants to work for an arm triangle but Aerts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts trying to hold on to Prasoetram's head to control him but Prasoetram postures up.
Prasoetram throws a strike but Aerts avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Prasoetram would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Prasoetram wants to control from the top but Aerts keeps moving.
Aerts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prasoetram is one step ahead there.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Prasoetram avoids the body shot from Aerts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prasoetram shoots in but no luck this time.
Aerts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prasoetram shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanchanok Prasoetram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Aerts both land. Nice combination.
Aerts scores with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram fails with the takedown.
Aerts stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aerts swings for the body but Prasoetram moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Aerts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Prasoetram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Aerts circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Aerts does no damage.
No joy there for Aerts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Prasoetram misses.
Aerts slaps away a takedown attempt from Prasoetram, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasoetram tries to clinch but Aerts moves out of range.
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aerts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prasoetram fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aerts avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aerts throws a head kick but Prasoetram moves out of range.
Prasoetram fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanchanok Prasoetram. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Prasoetram closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aerts did well to prevent Prasoetram getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aerts is trying to stand up here but Prasoetram is controlling him well.
Prasoetram trying to control from half guard but Aerts is working away.

Prasoetram seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Aerts has recovered full guard.
Prasoetram is looking to work some ground and pound but Aerts has wrist control.
Prasoetram postures up in Aerts's guard and throws a big left but Aerts blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aerts working a defensive guard here.
Prasoetram won't allow Aerts to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Prasoetram fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aerts sprawls well initially but Prasoetram persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Prasoetram is just content to waste time from the top position. Aerts takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prasoetram trying to control the position from guard on top but Aerts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prasoetram postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanchanok Prasoetram showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Prasoetram 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanchanok Prasoetram!