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). Sasiprapa has chosen Malaipet the Diamond as his entrance music. Malaipet Sasiprapa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Atsushi
vs
Sasiprapa

170 cm
29
159 lbs
26 - 6 - 1

170 cm
29
158 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

Great wrestler
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Malaipet Sasiprapa!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsushi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atsushi tries a low kick but Sasiprapa avoids it.
Sasiprapa motions for Atsushi to come forward. Sasiprapa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sasiprapa tries to work over Atsushi's front leg with a kick but Atsushi checks it.
Atsushi throws the left hand but Sasiprapa avoids the punch easily.
Atsushi throws out a leg kick but Sasiprapa moves out of range and Atsushi only half commits.
Sasiprapa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuroda Atsushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasiprapa thows a body kick. Atsushi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sasiprapa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A low kick from Atsushi is predictable there

and Sasiprapa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Atsushi won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sasiprapa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Atsushi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sasiprapa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasiprapa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sasiprapa wants to control but Atsushi is keeping him busy.
Atsushi manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi wants to get back to full guard.
Atsushi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atsushi pulls Sasiprapa in to control the position.

Atsushi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atsushi wants to control the position but Sasiprapa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sasiprapa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atsushi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sasiprapa in particular looking to stall.
Sasiprapa prevents Atsushi from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa is just content to waste time from the top position. Atsushi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Atsushi keeping full guard, as Sasiprapa tries to pass.
Atsushi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Atsushi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sasiprapa defends it easily.
Atsushi keeping full guard, as Sasiprapa tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa trying to control but Atsushi is working from the bottom.
Sasiprapa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Atsushi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa stopping the sweep attempt from Atsushi.
Atsushi is trying to control the position but Sasiprapa postures up.

Atsushi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atsushi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Atsushi holds on and takes a little breather.
Atsushi wants to sweep but no luck.
Sasiprapa is looking to work some ground and pound but Atsushi has wrist control.
Sasiprapa trying to control but Atsushi is working from the bottom.
Atsushi looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sasiprapa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sasiprapa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaipet Sasiprapa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Atsushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sasiprapa misses with a low kick.
Atsushi lands the left hand.
Atsushi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atsushi misses with a wild body shot.
Atsushi staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Sasiprapa misses.
Sasiprapa throws a lazy head kick
and Atsushi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sasiprapa's knee momentarily.
Atsushi tried to score with a low kick but Sasiprapa checks it.
Sasiprapa lands with a good body shot.
Atsushi wants to land a leg kick but Sasiprapa is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Sasiprapa as Atsushi shoots in.
Sasiprapa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi throws a leg kick but Sasiprapa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sasiprapa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atsushi's sensitive parts.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Sasiprapa moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Atsushi misses the target.
Sasiprapa thows a body shot but no joy.
Malaipet Sasiprapa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sasiprapa doesn't manage to clinch there - Atsushi circles away.
Sasiprapa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sasiprapa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Sasiprapa moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa throws a front kick aimed at Atsushi's knee but Atsushi avoids it well.
Sasiprapa misses with a hook to the body
and Atsushi counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Atsushi misses

and Sasiprapa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Atsushi won't be happy with that.
Sasiprapa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Atsushi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Atsushi is trying to control Sasiprapa's posture but Sasiprapa avoids it.
Sasiprapa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atsushi keeps working.
Sasiprapa controlling the position.
Atsushi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sasiprapa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa working the ground and pound but Atsushi is defending the strikes.
Sasiprapa trying to control the position but Atsushi is working away.
Sasiprapa happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi is looking for a sweep.
Atsushi is working hard here to advance position.

Sasiprapa stands up and beckons Atsushi to his feet.
Atsushi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi throws a body punch but Sasiprapa moves out of range.
Sasiprapa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atsushi misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malaipet Sasiprapa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Good leg kick by Atsushi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atsushi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atsushi rather than just go for the knockout.
Atsushi blocks the body kick.
Atsushi throws a sloppy body shot

and Sasiprapa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Atsushi!
Atsushi is looking for a sweep.
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 is not content to let Sasiprapa control the position.
Atsushi is looking for a sweep.
Atsushi can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa throws an elbow but Atsushi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sasiprapa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sasiprapa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Atsushi is avoiding damage well.
Sasiprapa working away.
Atsushi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Atsushi gets back to half guard.
Atsushi is refusing to be controlled, as Sasiprapa sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa wants to stand but Atsushi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Atsushi wants to control but Sasiprapa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atsushi wants to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Atsushi moves into full guard.
Atsushi is trying to hold Sasiprapa in close to prevent damage but Sasiprapa has managed to pass into half guard.
Sasiprapa is looking to take a break and control but Atsushi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atsushi.
Atsushi looking to control.
Sasiprapa won't allow Atsushi to sweep him here.
Atsushi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sasiprapa has passed into side control.
Sasiprapa working away.
Sasiprapa is looking to take a break and control but Atsushi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atsushi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Atsushi moves into full guard.
Atsushi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sasiprapa trying to control but Atsushi is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kuroda Atsushi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sasiprapa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atsushi moves away.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick

and Sasiprapa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Atsushi won't be happy with that.
Atsushi is trying to control Sasiprapa's posture but Sasiprapa avoids it.
Atsushi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sasiprapa trying to control from half guard but Atsushi is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atsushi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sasiprapa moves into full mount! Atsushi won't be happy about that!
Malaipet Sasiprapa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushi tries to reverse the position but Sasiprapa maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sasiprapa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Atsushi because Sasiprapa loaded up on that one.
Atsushi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sasiprapa misses with a head shot.
Atsushi is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Atsushi because Sasiprapa loaded up on that one.
Atsushi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Atsushi wants to control but Sasiprapa is having none of it.
Atsushi is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa tries to control but Atsushi wriggling away.
Atsushi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Atsushi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sasiprapa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sasiprapa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Atsushi tries to hold on but Sasiprapa postures up.
Sasiprapa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Atsushi wants to get back to full guard.
Atsushi trying to hold on to Sasiprapa's head to control him but Sasiprapa postures up.
Atsushi is trying to control but Sasiprapa manages to pass to mount!
Atsushi is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Malaipet Sasiprapa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Atsushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Atsushi avoids the body shot from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa avoids a kick to the body.
Atsushi throws a poor cross that misses

and Sasiprapa counters with a shoot takedown. Atsushi fights it but they end up in guard.
Atsushi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atsushi is trying to control the position but Sasiprapa postures up.

Atsushi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sasiprapa throwing strikes from guard but Atsushi blocks nicely.
Atsushi managing to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushi keeping moving, preventing Sasiprapa from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa tries to stand but Atsushi is controlling from the bottom.

Atsushi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sasiprapa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Atsushi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sasiprapa is one step ahead there.
Sasiprapa looking to pass the guard.
Kuroda Atsushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atsushi pulls Sasiprapa in close to prevent any damage.
Atsushi is trying to control the position but Sasiprapa postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Sasiprapa.
Atsushi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sasiprapa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atsushi finds it's way round the side to connect with Sasiprapa's head.
A low kick from Atsushi is predictable there

and Sasiprapa counters with a shoot takedown. Atsushi fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atsushi looking for a sweep. Not yet Atsushi, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa postures up.
Sasiprapa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atsushi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atsushi can't keep his opponent in guard - Sasiprapa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Atsushi wants to control but Sasiprapa is keeping busy.
Sasiprapa is taking a breather. Atsushi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi wants to improve his position but Sasiprapa is controlling well.
Atsushi moves into full guard.
Atsushi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sasiprapa!

Atsushi wants to finish this one by submission but Sasiprapa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Atsushi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atsushi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malaipet Sasiprapa.
Well Sasiprapa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:50
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaipet Sasiprapa!
Malaipet Sasiprapa is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Malaipet Sasiprapa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.