PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pung Tung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phuttharaksa has chosen TP outro as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Tung
vs
Jr Phuttharaksa

172 cm
18
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

174 cm
23
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Crushed Designs

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pung Tung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Tung does no damage.
Phuttharaksa wants to slow Tung down by chopping away at his legs.
Tung throws the left hand but Phuttharaksa avoids the punch easily.
Phuttharaksa slips a jab and a cross from Tung.
Tung with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Phuttharaksa or perhaps it was just good defense by Tung which made him look bad.
Tung throws a push kick but Phuttharaksa slaps the foot to one side.
Phuttharaksa walks into a straight right hand from Tung.
Tung scores with a nice strike.
Tung dodges the punch combination from Phuttharaksa.
Phuttharaksa moves out of range as Tung strikes.
Tung cracks Phuttharaksa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tung lunges at Phuttharaksa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phuttharaksa's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tung goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phuttharaksa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body punch from Tung.

Phuttharaksa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tung to the mat! Tung manages to get full guard.

Phuttharaksa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tung wants to get back to his feet but Phuttharaksa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Phuttharaksa has gone for a leg lock! Tung slips out almost immediately though and dives into Phuttharaksa's guard.
Phuttharaksa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tung is controlling him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tung trying to control but Phuttharaksa is working from the bottom.
Tung wants to stand but Phuttharaksa is controlling his posture from full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tung throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Tung stands up and waves to Phuttharaksa to follow him.
A punch combination from Tung misses.
Phuttharaksa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Phuttharaksa blocks the body kick.
Phuttharaksa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tung tries to avoid it but Phuttharaksa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tung to the ground. Tung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Tung does no damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Tung blocks the leg kick.
Phuttharaksa throws a low kick, looking for Tung's leg but Tung calmly moves out of range.
Phuttharaksa tries to move into range but Tung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa fails to land the takedown.
Pung Tung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa.
Phuttharaksa misses with a combination
and Tung counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuttharaksa shoots in for a double leg but Tung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phuttharaksa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good exchange - Tung coming out on top.
Tung is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phuttharaksa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tung throws a jab when Phuttharaksa was well out of range.
Tung checks a low kick from Phuttharaksa.
Tung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phuttharaksa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tung lunges at Phuttharaksa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phuttharaksa's hand.
Phuttharaksa shoots in for a double leg but Tung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phuttharaksa looks gassed!
Tung throws a front kick aimed at Phuttharaksa's knee but Phuttharaksa avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pung Tung dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Phuttharaksa misses with a series of wild punches.
Tung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Phuttharaksa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tung tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Phuttharaksa is in Tung's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tung wants to stand and escape but Phuttharaksa is having none of it.
Phuttharaksa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tung working a defensive guard here.
Phuttharaksa won't allow Tung to sweep him here.
Tung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phuttharaksa is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Phuttharaksa tries to free his leg and advance position but Tung is retaining full guard.
Tung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Phuttharaksa 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuttharaksa prevents Tung from getting back to his feet.
Phuttharaksa passes Tung's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phuttharaksa is working away from the top position though.
Tung gets back to full guard.
Tung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Phuttharaksa drops back looking for a leg! Tung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tung manages to kick Phuttharaksa off! Phuttharaksa jumps back into Tung's guard.
Tung is trying to control the position but Phuttharaksa postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Phuttharaksa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tung striking off his back but it's not causing Phuttharaksa any problems.
Tung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Phuttharaksa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phuttharaksa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Phuttharaksa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tung dives on top into guard.
Phuttharaksa is breathing heavily.
Tung wants to get up but he can't break Phuttharaksa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tung pushes down on Phuttharaksa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tung passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Phuttharaksa!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phuttharaksa is looking to escape.

Tung is working for a guillotine from mount but Phuttharaksa frees his head quite easily.

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.
Tung unloads with some shots from mount but Phuttharaksa bucks and avoids them well.
Tung tries to control but Phuttharaksa wriggling away.
Tung throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tung controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tung looking to control but Phuttharaksa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pung Tung dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Tung works Phuttharaksa's body with a nice hook.
Tung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tung fails to land with a series of punches.
Tung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tung tests Phuttharaksa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tung as Phuttharaksa shoots in.
Tung darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phuttharaksa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuttharaksa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tung misses with an uppercut. Phuttharaksa saw that one coming.
Tung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tung fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phuttharaksa is out of range.
Tung throws a big shot that misses.
Tung slaps away a takedown attempt from Phuttharaksa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tung throws a hook to the side of Phuttharaksa's head but Phuttharaksa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tung scores with a jab.
Tung scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Tung misses.
Phuttharaksa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phuttharaksa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tung tries to bum rush Phuttharaksa with a series of wild strikes but Phuttharaksa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Phuttharaksa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tung is trying to defend but Phuttharaksa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Phuttharaksa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phuttharaksa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phuttharaksa is thwarting Tung's attempts to control the position.

Phuttharaksa is working for a kimura but Tung is defending it quite comfortably.
Tung is trying to stand back up but Phuttharaksa is controlling him

Phuttharaksa is working for a submission of some sort.
Tung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tung is looking to stand up but Phuttharaksa isn't so interested in that idea.
Pung Tung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tung pushes Phuttharaksa off and gets back to his feet.
Pung Tung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tung missing with a left hand there. Phuttharaksa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pung Tung is winning the standup battle so far.
Tung connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phuttharaksa. Phuttharaksa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phuttharaksa misses with a takedown
and Tung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pung Tung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa.
No joy there for Tung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuttharaksa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tung's corner calls for a 1-2. Tung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tung digs a good body shot into Phuttharaksa's ribs.
Tung misses the jab.
Phuttharaksa wants to clinch.
Tung misses with a hook. Phuttharaksa ducked under it nicely.
Tung lands a right hook to the body.
Phuttharaksa blocks a jab.
Pung Tung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tung scores with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phuttharaksa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tung swivels and escapes.
Thiraphon Jr Phuttharaksa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phuttharaksa moves forwards but Tung connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pung Tung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tung has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Pung Tung!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Pung Tung!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Pung Tung!

Pung Tung wins by unanimous decision!