PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anuwat Kaewsamrit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atisak Longpichal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kaewsamrit
vs
Longpichal

170 cm
22
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anuwat Kaewsamrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atisak Longpichal!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaewsamrit slips a jab from Longpichal.
Kaewsamrit throws a lazy right hand but Longpichal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaewsamrit misses with the combination.
Longpichal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to de liver by Longpichal. Beautiful body shot.
Kaewsamrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Longpichal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaewsamrit takes an elbow to the temple.
Longpichal misses with an elbow strike.
Kaewsamrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longpichal is defending well for now.
Longpichal wants to stall.
Kaewsamrit missing with knees to the body.
Kaewsamrit managing to block the knees to the body from Longpichal.
Longpichal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Longpichal tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaewsamrit avoids the damage to the body.
Kaewsamrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Longpichal avoiding damage as Kaewsamrit throws knees to the body.
Kaewsamrit wants to stall.
Kaewsamrit blocks the elbow strike.
Kaewsamrit lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Atisak Longpichal has been cut.
Kaewsamrit lands an elbow that stopped Longpichal in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaewsamrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Longpichal.
Kaewsamrit trying to land knees to the body.
Kaewsamrit misses with an elbow over the top.
Longpichal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaewsamrit.
Longpichal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Longpichal avoiding damage as Kaewsamrit throws knees to the body.
Kaewsamrit misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kaewsamrit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longpichal's brow.
Longpichal has Kaewsamrit pushed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaewsamrit as Longpichal tries to tie him up.
Kaewsamrit takes an elbow to the temple.
Kaewsamrit dodges an elbow strike from Longpichal.
Kaewsamrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longpichal is defending well for now.
Longpichal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaewsamrit is defending well for now.
Kaewsamrit stalling against the cage.
Longpichal stalling.
Longpichal avoids the elbow strike from Kaewsamrit, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Longpichal avoiding damage as Kaewsamrit throws knees to the body.

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.
Kaewsamrit stalling in the clinch.
Longpichal leaning against his opponent.
Kaewsamrit throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Longpichal lands an elbow inside.
Longpichal throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Longpichal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kaewsamrit's brow.
Kaewsamrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaewsamrit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Longpichal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Longpichal blocks the elbow strike.
Kaewsamrit lands an elbow inside that Longpichal shrugs off.
Kaewsamrit avoiding damage.
Longpichal dodges an elbow strike from Kaewsamrit.
Kaewsamrit managing to block the knees to the body from Longpichal.
Longpichal tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaewsamrit avoids the damage to the body.
Longpichal avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaewsamrit.
Kaewsamrit trying to land knees to the body.
Longpichal trying to land knees to the body.
Kaewsamrit is breathing heavily.
Longpichal throws an elbow but it misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Longpichal.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Longpichal avoids the elbow strike from Kaewsamrit, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longpichal effectively controlling the action here.
Longpichal letting Kaewsamrit take a breather here.
Kaewsamrit avoids the elbow strike from Longpichal, against the cage.
Kaewsamrit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longpichal avoids it.
Kaewsamrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Longpichal.
Longpichal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Longpichal is trying to maintain a safe position but Kaewsamrit gets an underhook and turns Longpichal into the cage.
Kaewsamrit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Longpichal lands an elbow that stopped Kaewsamrit in his tracks for a moment.
Longpichal dodges an elbow strike from Kaewsamrit.
Longpichal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Longpichal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Longpichal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Longpichal lands an elbow inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bit of stalling here from Kaewsamrit.
Kaewsamrit managing to block the knees to the body from Longpichal.
Longpichal tries to stall but Kaewsamrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kaewsamrit is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kaewsamrit managing to block the knees to the body from Longpichal.
Kaewsamrit lands a nice elbow.
Kaewsamrit lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Longpichal effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Longpichal dodges an elbow strike from Kaewsamrit.
Kaewsamrit throws an elbow that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Longpichal dodges an elbow strike from Kaewsamrit.
Longpichal blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longpichal misses with an elbow strike.
Kaewsamrit stalling the fight.
Longpichal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kaewsamrit's defenses.
Kaewsamrit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaewsamrit avoiding damage as Longpichal throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atisak Longpichal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atisak Longpichal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Longpichal darts in and clinches Kaewsamrit up against the cage.
Kaewsamrit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaewsamrit blocks the elbow strike.
Longpichal lands an elbow just above Kaewsamrit 's eye.
Longpichal avoiding damage as Kaewsamrit throws knees to the body.
Longpichal blocks an elbow strike from Kaewsamrit.
Kaewsamrit avoids the elbow strike from Longpichal, against the cage.
Kaewsamrit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Longpichal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Longpichal wants to stall.
Kaewsamrit trying to land knees to the body.
Longpichal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kaewsamrit up against the cage.
Kaewsamrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longpichal is defending well for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaewsamrit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Longpichal tries to stall but Kaewsamrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kaewsamrit looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kaewsamrit managing to block the knees to the body from Longpichal.
Kaewsamrit lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longpichal is trying to stall.
Kaewsamrit stalling in the clinch.
Longpichal blocks an elbow strike from Kaewsamrit.
A bit of stalling here from Kaewsamrit.
Longpichal just leaning against Kaewsamrit, taking a breather.
Longpichal lands a damaging elbow.
Longpichal avoiding damage as Kaewsamrit throws knees to the body.
Kaewsamrit is trying to maintain a safe position but Longpichal gets an underhook and turns Kaewsamrit into the cage.
Nice elbow from Longpichal.
Kaewsamrit dodges an elbow strike from Longpichal.
Kaewsamrit blocks an elbow strike from Longpichal.
Longpichal wants to stall.
Kaewsamrit creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Longpichal's defenses.
Kaewsamrit holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kaewsamrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Longpichal avoids the damage to the body.
Kaewsamrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Longpichal avoids the damage to the body.
Kaewsamrit takes an elbow to the forehead.

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.
Longpichal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Longpichal looking to stall.
Longpichal dodges an elbow strike from Kaewsamrit.
The referee is keeping an eye on Longpichal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Atisak Longpichal.

Longpichal moves into the clinch.
Kaewsamrit blocks the elbow strike.
Longpichal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaewsamrit blocks the elbow strike.
The referee calls for Kaewsamrit to work.
Longpichal trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longpichal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaewsamrit is defending well for now.
Kaewsamrit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kaewsamrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Longpichal.
Longpichal trying to stall but Kaewsamrit improves his position.
Kaewsamrit lands an elbow inside that Longpichal shrugs off.
Kaewsamrit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Longpichal is keeping busy.
Longpichal letting Kaewsamrit take a breather here.
Longpichal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Longpichal looking to stall.
Kaewsamrit avoiding damage as Longpichal throws knees to the body.
Kaewsamrit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Longpichal misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaewsamrit controlling the action here for a moment.
Longpichal missing with knees to the body.
Longpichal stalling in the clinch but Kaewsamrit improves position.
Kaewsamrit misses with an elbow strike.
Kaewsamrit lands an elbow inside.
Kaewsamrit takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kaewsamrit lands an elbow just above Longpichal 's eye.
Kaewsamrit throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Longpichal throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Kaewsamrit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longpichal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Longpichal tries to stall but Kaewsamrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Longpichal lands a nice elbow.
Kaewsamrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longpichal is defending well for now.
Longpichal wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atisak Longpichal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atisak Longpichal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Longpichal moves into the clinch.
Longpichal managing to block the knees to the body from Kaewsamrit.
Kaewsamrit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaewsamrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Longpichal.
Longpichal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaewsamrit tries to land knees in the clinch but Longpichal avoids the damage to the body.
Longpichal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaewsamrit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Longpichal tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaewsamrit avoids the damage to the body.
Longpichal avoiding damage as Kaewsamrit throws knees to the body.
Longpichal trying to control the position but instead, Kaewsamrit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Longpichal into the cage.
Longpichal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longpichal missing with knees to the body.
Longpichal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kaewsamrit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaewsamrit wants to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Longpichal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaewsamrit is keeping busy.
Longpichal misses with an elbow strike.
Longpichal avoids the elbow strike from Kaewsamrit, against the cage.
Longpichal wants to stall.
Longpichal avoids the elbow strike from Kaewsamrit, against the cage.
Kaewsamrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Longpichal misses with an elbow over the top.
Longpichal looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaewsamrit lands a nice elbow.
Kaewsamrit avoiding damage.
Longpichal stalling.

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.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Longpichal.
Kaewsamrit trying to land knees to the body.
Kaewsamrit is pushing Longpichal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kaewsamrit taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kaewsamrit dodges an elbow strike from Longpichal.
Kaewsamrit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kaewsamrit throws an elbow but misses.
Longpichal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Longpichal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kaewsamrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kaewsamrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longpichal is defending well for now.
Longpichal is pushing Kaewsamrit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kaewsamrit missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longpichal throws an elbow that misses.
Longpichal tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaewsamrit avoids the damage to the body.
Longpichal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kaewsamrit trying to stall but Longpichal improves his position.
Kaewsamrit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kaewsamrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Longpichal.
Kaewsamrit missing with knees to the body.
Longpichal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kaewsamrit's defenses.
Longpichal lands an elbow that stopped Kaewsamrit in his tracks for a moment.
Kaewsamrit avoids the elbow strike from Longpichal, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Longpichal.
Longpichal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaewsamrit avoids the elbow strike from Longpichal, against the cage.
Longpichal trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Kaewsamrit.
Kaewsamrit lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Longpichal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Longpichal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Longpichal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kaewsamrit's brow.

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.
Longpichal pushes off an throws an elbow but Kaewsamrit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Longpichal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Longpichal trying to land knees to the body.
Kaewsamrit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Longpichal is keeping busy.
Kaewsamrit throws an elbow but it misses.
Longpichal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaewsamrit is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kaewsamrit.
Kaewsamrit blocks an elbow strike from Longpichal.
Longpichal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaewsamrit avoids it.
Kaewsamrit has Longpichal pushed against the cage.
Longpichal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaewsamrit tries to stall but Longpichal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longpichal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Longpichal throws an elbow but misses.
Anuwat Kaewsamrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaewsamrit creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Longpichal's defenses.
Kaewsamrit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atisak Longpichal.
Well Longpichal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atisak Longpichal!