PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaipet Sasiprapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sasiprapa's choice of entrance music: Malaipet the Diamond. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Atsushi
vs
Sasiprapa

170 cm
22
159 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
158 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Malaipet Sasiprapa!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasiprapa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Atsushi moves out of range of the body kick.
Atsushi avoids the head kick by Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sasiprapa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atsushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasiprapa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atsushi.
Sasiprapa throws a leg kick but Atsushi moved away.
Atsushi lands with a right hand.
Atsushi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atsushi blocks the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Sasiprapa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sasiprapa lands a leg kick that knocks Atsushi off balance momentarily.
Atsushi throws an overhand right that lands on Sasiprapa's shoulder, as Sasiprapa tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sasiprapa.
Atsushi tries to work over Sasiprapa's front leg with a kick but Sasiprapa checks it.
Atsushi tries to bum rush Sasiprapa with a series of wild strikes but Sasiprapa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atsushi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sasiprapa digs a good hook to Atsushi's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa misses with a body kick.
Sasiprapa throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Kuroda Atsushi has been cut.
Atsushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atsushi misses with a body kick.
Sasiprapa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sasiprapa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sasiprapa avoids it really well and circles away.
Atsushi moves out of range of the leg kick from Sasiprapa.
Atsushi checks a leg kick.
Sasiprapa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malaipet Sasiprapa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atsushi blocks a low kick nicely.
Sasiprapa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Atsushi throws a leg kick but Sasiprapa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Sasiprapa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sasiprapa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atsushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Atsushi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atsushi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atsushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sasiprapa tries a head kick but it misses.
Atsushi misses with a low kick as Sasiprapa jumps back.
A head kick misses from Sasiprapa.
Atsushi blocks a head kick by Sasiprapa.
Atsushi is looking to chop away at Sasiprapa's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa throws a leg kick but Atsushi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sasiprapa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa blocks the body kick.
Sasiprapa throws a lazy right hand but Atsushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sasiprapa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sasiprapa.
Atsushi avoids a kick to the body.
Sasiprapa misses with a body kick.
Atsushi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sasiprapa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atsushi.
Decent striking displayed by Sasiprapa there.
Atsushi misses with a double jab.
Sasiprapa throws a sloppy head kick
and Atsushi counters with a thumping low kick.
Sasiprapa lands a nice shot to the body.

Atsushi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sasiprapa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Atsushi is in Sasiprapa's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Atsushi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Atsushi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atsushi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atsushi looking to pass the guard.
Atsushi postures up in Sasiprapa's guard and throws a big left but Sasiprapa blocks it.
Sasiprapa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atsushi looking to pass the guard.
Sasiprapa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Atsushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sasiprapa manages to avoid it.
Sasiprapa throws a sloppy head kick and Atsushi moves out of range easily.
Sasiprapa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sasiprapa misses with a leg kick

and Atsushi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sasiprapa's guard now.
Atsushi looking to sit in guard and control but Sasiprapa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Atsushi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atsushi trying to control the position here.
Atsushi is trying to keep Sasiprapa in close.
Atsushi looking for a sweep. Not yet Atsushi, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Atsushi managing to control the position.
Sasiprapa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atsushi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick by Sasiprapa misses
and Atsushi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sasiprapa really felt that one!
Sasiprapa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sasiprapa scores with the left hand. Atsushi knows he should have avoided that one.
Sasiprapa looks to land a combination but Atsushi avoids it well.
A low kick from Sasiprapa is predictable there
and Atsushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi misses with a body kick.
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Sasiprapa scores with a one two! Atsushi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasiprapa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Atsushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atsushi misses with a body shot.
Atsushi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Atsushi misses.
Sasiprapa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Atsushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sasiprapa moves away.
Sasiprapa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atsushi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sasiprapa connects with the punch.
Sasiprapa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Atsushi's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sasiprapa throws a sloppy head kick

and Atsushi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Atsushi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sasiprapa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sasiprapa keeping full guard, as Atsushi tries to pass.
Sasiprapa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sasiprapa, not yet.
Sasiprapa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atsushi.
Atsushi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa keeping moving, preventing Atsushi from controlling successfully.
Sasiprapa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuroda Atsushi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushi looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kuroda Atsushi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kuroda Atsushi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sasiprapa throws a head kick that misses.
Atsushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sasiprapa moves away.
Atsushi moves out of range of the body kick from Sasiprapa.
Atsushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasiprapa is just out of range.
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Atsushi misses.
Sasiprapa throws a lazy head kick
and Atsushi counters with a leg kick.
Atsushi avoids the head kick by Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa throws a sloppy head kick and Atsushi moves out of range easily.
Sasiprapa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sasiprapa checks a low kick from Atsushi.
Sasiprapa throws a push kick but Atsushi slaps the foot to one side.
Atsushi throws a looping overhand right but Sasiprapa ducks down to avoid it.
Malaipet Sasiprapa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasiprapa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Atsushi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sasiprapa.
Atsushi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Sasiprapa misses

and Atsushi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sasiprapa's guard now.
Atsushi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sasiprapa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atsushi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sasiprapa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atsushi stands up over Sasiprapa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sasiprapa controls Atsushi momentarily but Atsushi frees himself.
Sasiprapa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Atsushi!
Atsushi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sasiprapa throws some wild stikes that Atsushi manages to avoid easily.
Atsushi is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa looking to control but Atsushi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atsushi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Atsushi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atsushi.
Atsushi looking to control.
Sasiprapa trying to control but Atsushi is working from the bottom.
Sasiprapa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa preventing the sweep.
Atsushi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Atsushi has his hands on Sasiprapa's head, controlling the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Kuroda Atsushi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Atsushi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sasiprapa misses with a low kick.
Atsushi misses with a wild body shot.
Sasiprapa throws a body kick that misses.
Atsushi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sasiprapa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atsushis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atsushi walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa throws a sloppy head kick and Atsushi moves out of range easily.
Atsushi is looking to wear down Sasiprapa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sasiprapa throws a shot from downtown. Atsushi moves away and avoids it.
Sasiprapa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Atsushi.
Atsushi looks to throw the jab but Sasiprapa is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atsushi misses with a low kick.
Sasiprapa scores with a kick to the midsection.

Atsushi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Atsushi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sasiprapa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atsushi is one step ahead there.

Sasiprapa pushes Atsushi off and gets back to his feet.
Kuroda Atsushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sasiprapa lands a high kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malaipet Sasiprapa.
I think Sasiprapa 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaipet Sasiprapa!
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