PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georges Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prachuap Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges Pierre had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Pierre
vs
Prasoetram

210 cm
24
155 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

170 cm
24
158 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prachuap Prasoetram!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prasoetram throws a head kick that misses.
Prasoetram tries to clinch there but Pierre circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Pierre as Prasoetram shoots in.
Prasoetram slaps away a takedown attempt from Pierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prasoetram circles away.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prasoetram sprawls well. Prasoetram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georges Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Prasoetram looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pierre is looking to escape.
Prasoetram is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Pierre has one foot on Prasoetram's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pierre is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch but Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Pierre.

Prasoetram shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Pierre is rocked!
Pierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oh Pierre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prasoetram wanted to stand there but Pierre had control of the position.
Pierre seems to have got his legs back now.
Prasoetram really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prasoetram tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierre is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierre is looking for a triangle but Prasoetram pushes his legs off easily.
Prasoetram wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prasoetram wants to stand but Pierre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Prasoetram closes the distance and clinches.
Prasoetram scores with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Prasoetram - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Prasoetram throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Prasoetram.
Prasoetram tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pierre just stands there and leans against the cage.
Prasoetram misses with a knee strike.
Prasoetram looking to throw knees to the head but Pierre is blocking nicely.
Prasoetram throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prasoetram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prasoetram throws a nice head kick!
Pierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Prasoetram drives through and clinches with Pierre against the cage.
Prasoetram tries to land a knee to the head but Pierre blocks with his arms.
Pierre jumps guard but Prasoetram stands there with Pierre around his waist. Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Prasoetram utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Prasoetram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prasoetram lands a good knee to the midsection. Pierre won't want to take too many of those.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Prasoetram using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Prasoetram breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Prasoetram closes the distance and clinches.
Pierre tries for a takedown but Prasoetram manages to get underhooks.

Prasoetram ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Prasoetram no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Prasoetram is pulling down on Pierre's head to control his posture.
Prasoetram wants to stand up but Pierre is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre wants to stand but Prasoetram is controlling his posture from full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prasoetram can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prasoetram wants to get back to his feet but Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Pierre drops back looking for a leg! Prasoetram is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Prasoetram manages to kick Pierre off! Pierre jumps back into Prasoetram's guard.
Prasoetram looking for a sweep. Not yet Prasoetram, not yet.
Prasoetram is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prachuap Prasoetram dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Prasoetram shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pierre pinned against the cage. Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prasoetram misses with a head kick.
Prasoetram tries to clinch up.

Prasoetram clinches.
Prasoetram throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prasoetram scores a nice knee to the body.
Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Prasoetram is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Prasoetram crunches a lovely knee into Pierre's ribcage.
Prasoetram is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Prasoetram stalling in the clinch.
Prasoetram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Prasoetram unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pierre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Prasoetram fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Prasoetram crunches a lovely knee into Pierre's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pierre takes a knee right on the jaw!
Prasoetram's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Prasoetram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasoetram shoots in for a takedown but Pierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Georges Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prachuap Prasoetram.
Prasoetram misses with a looping left.
Prasoetram fails in his attempt to clinch.

Prasoetram moves into the clinch successfully.
Prasoetram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Prasoetram stops a takedown attempt from Pierre.
Prasoetram with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Prasoetram manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prasoetram holds on and takes a little breather.
Pierre prevents Prasoetram from getting back to his feet.
Prasoetram keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre prevents Prasoetram from getting back to his feet.
Prasoetram looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Prasoetram wants to get back to his feet but Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pierre blocks a head kick by Prasoetram.
A solid body kick from Prasoetram.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram scores with a head kick.
Pierre avoids the head kick by Prasoetram.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prasoetram.
Prasoetram doesn't manage to clinch there - Pierre circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prasoetram looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prasoetram throws a sloppy head kick and Pierre moves out of range easily.
Pierre misses with a low kick as Prasoetram jumps back.

Prasoetram instigates a clinch.
Prasoetram with a knee to the head.

Prasoetram pulls Pierre into guard.
Prasoetram wants to stand and escape but Pierre is having none of it.
Pierre showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Prasoetram wants to get back to his feet but Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre wanted to stand there but Prasoetram had control of the position.
Prasoetram wants to get back to his feet but Pierre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Prasoetram keeps moving.
Prasoetram looking for a sweep. Not yet Prasoetram, not yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Prasoetram throws a body punch but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre avoids the head kick by Prasoetram.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pierre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prachuap Prasoetram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Prasoetram tries to clinch there but Pierre circles away.
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Pierre with that takedown attempt.

Prasoetram moves into the clinch.
Prasoetram lands a knee to the head.
Prasoetram lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Prasoetram lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Prasoetram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Prasoetram breaks from the clinch.
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prasoetram has a takedown stuffed.
Pierre tries to clinch but Prasoetram moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasoetram throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pierre tries to clinch up but Prasoetram circles away and keeps his distance.
Prasoetram scores with a head kick.
Prasoetram shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pierre defends it nicely.
Pierre avoids the head kick by Prasoetram.
A head kick misses from Pierre.
Prasoetram shoots in for a double leg but Pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Georges Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prachuap Prasoetram.
Prasoetram throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Prasoetram throws a lazy head kick
and Pierre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prasoetram swivels and escapes.
Prasoetram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierre tries to avoid it but Prasoetram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierre to the ground. Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Prasoetram closes the distance and pushes Pierre back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Prasoetram prevents the takedown attempt.
Pierre is trying to force a seperation but Prasoetram has the dominant position.
Prasoetram landing knees to the head.
Prasoetram tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Prasoetram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Prasoetram manages to break the clinch.
Prasoetram plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Prasoetram. That's going to slow Pierre down.
Georges Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prasoetram circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prasoetram is fending him off so far but Pierre persists. Nope, Prasoetram circles away and we're back to standing.
Prasoetram tries to clinch there but Pierre circles away.
Prasoetram throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
Prasoetram scores with a jab to the body.
Prasoetram circles away from the clinch attempt

and Prasoetram counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prasoetram.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pierre misses with a punch to the body.
Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prasoetram avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Prasoetram pulls guard.
Pierre is looking to stand up but Prasoetram won't let him.
Prachuap Prasoetram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Prasoetram wants to stand up but Pierre is controlling him.
Prasoetram keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Prasoetram is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Prasoetram keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre wants to stand but Prasoetram has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four 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.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Prasoetram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Prasoetram has his feet on Pierre's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pierre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prasoetram is looking to slow Pierre down with leg kicks.
Prasoetram looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pierre is fending him off so far but Prasoetram persists. Nope, Pierre circles away and we're back to standing.

Prasoetram closes the distance and pushes Pierre back into the cage.
Pierre tries to break the clinch but Prasoetram is controlling the position.
Georges Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prasoetram scores with a knee to the head.
Pierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prachuap Prasoetram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Prasoetram 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

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