PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonhomme Sept Heures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaowanungkarn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Muay Thai fight music. Sept Heures has chosen Monster Mash as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Chaowanungkarn
vs
Sept Heures

165 cm
29
152 lbs
26 - 21 - 1

164 cm
29
165 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

TWGC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Suchart Chaowanungkarn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bonhomme Sept Heures!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaowanungkarn throws a lazy right hand but Sept Heures sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sept Heures shoots in for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Chaowanungkarn forces Sept Heures back against the cage and clinches.
Sept Heures tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chaowanungkarn avoids it.
Chaowanungkarn missing with knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn prevents a body shot from Sept Heures.
Chaowanungkarn trying to land knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn trying to land knees to the body.
Sept Heures softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sept Heures misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn lands an elbow that stopped Sept Heures in his tracks for a moment.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sept Heures is defending well for now.
Sept Heures tries to throw a body punch but Chaowanungkarn avoids it by throwing Sept Heures back against the cage.
Sept Heures tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chaowanungkarn smiles and moves away.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Sept Heures has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Sept Heures has managed to clinch.
Chaowanungkarn with a knee to the head.
Sept Heures misses with a punch to the body.
Sept Heures can't find room to land a body shot as Chaowanungkarn controls the action.
Chaowanungkarn unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sept Heures unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sept Heures tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chaowanungkarn avoids it.
Sept Heures misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Sept Heures pulls guard successfully.

Sept Heures has his foot on Chaowanungkarn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaowanungkarn works his way back into a safe position though.
Chaowanungkarn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chaowanungkarn postures up.
Chaowanungkarn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sept Heures manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chaowanungkarn's coaches at Blunt Force Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sept Heures looking to control but Chaowanungkarn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sept Heures tries to get up but Chaowanungkarn was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sept Heures working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chaowanungkarn has passed into half guard!
Sept Heures trying to control but Chaowanungkarn postures up.
Still in half guard, Chaowanungkarn seems content to control.
Sept Heures slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Sept Heures is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaowanungkarn defends well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control but Sept Heures is working from the bottom.
Sept Heures keeping full guard, as Chaowanungkarn tries to pass.
Chaowanungkarn wants to control from the top but Sept Heures keeps moving.
Sept Heures is trying to control the position but Chaowanungkarn postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sept Heures keeping full guard, as Chaowanungkarn tries to pass.
Sept Heures is controlling Chaowanungkarn's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Suchart Chaowanungkarn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chaowanungkarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sept Heures. That did some damage!
Chaowanungkarn tries to score with a low kick but Sept Heures moves his leg out of the way.

Sept Heures has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sept Heures fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonhomme Sept Heures.
Sept Heures tries to land knees in the clinch but Chaowanungkarn avoids the damage to the body.
Sept Heures using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chaowanungkarn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Sept Heures pulls guard successfully.
Sept Heures keeping moving, preventing Chaowanungkarn from controlling successfully.
Sept Heures controls Chaowanungkarn momentarily but Chaowanungkarn frees himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sept Heures looking for a sweep. Not yet Sept Heures, not yet.
Chaowanungkarn tries to free his leg and advance position but Sept Heures is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonhomme Sept Heures dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sept Heures moves into the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sept Heures dodges an elbow strike from Chaowanungkarn.
Sept Heures takes an elbow to the temple.
Chaowanungkarn lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chaowanungkarn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sept Heures's brow.
Sept Heures takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sept Heures is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chaowanungkarn is defending well for now.
Sept Heures misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sept Heures on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sept Heures looking to throw knees to the head but Chaowanungkarn is blocking nicely.
Sept Heures jumps guard but Chaowanungkarn stands there with Sept Heures around his waist. Sept Heures gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sept Heures's defenses.
Sept Heures misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chaowanungkarn.
Sept Heures managing to block the knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Sept Heures tries a body shot but Chaowanungkarn blocks it.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn slows down the pace here.
Sept Heures misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaowanungkarn.
Sept Heures on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sept Heures unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bonhomme Sept Heures seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chaowanungkarn avoiding damage as Sept Heures throws knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn connects with a knee to the head.
Sept Heures avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
Sept Heures doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaowanungkarn trying to land knees to the body.
Sept Heures goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chaowanungkarn prevents it.
Good body shot from Chaowanungkarn.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chaowanungkarn throws an elbow but misses.
Chaowanungkarn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chaowanungkarn lands a knee to the head.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to maintain a safe position but Sept Heures gets an underhook and turns Chaowanungkarn into the cage.
Sept Heures takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sept Heures struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaowanungkarn controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn tries a knee to the head but Sept Heures blocks it.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a knee strike.
Chaowanungkarn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sept Heures.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a knee strike.
Sept Heures pushes Chaowanungkarn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chaowanungkarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sept Heures misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sept Heures misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sept Heures jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chaowanungkarn walks away with a smile on his face. Sept Heures gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Suchart Chaowanungkarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonhomme Sept Heures.
Nice cross by Sept Heures.
Chaowanungkarn thuds his shin into the meat of Sept Heures's side.
Sept Heures throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Sept Heures has managed to clinch.
Chaowanungkarn tries a knee to the head but Sept Heures blocks it.
Sept Heures is trying to pull guard but Chaowanungkarn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn has Sept Heures pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sept Heures trying to land knees to the body.
Sept Heures landing knees to the head.
Sept Heures is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chaowanungkarn to keep the fight standing.
Sept Heures misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn lands a shoulder strike.
Sept Heures wants to take the fight to the mat but Chaowanungkarn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sept Heures is breathing heavily.
Chaowanungkarn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sept Heures trying to land knees to the body.
Sept Heures struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaowanungkarn controls his hands.
Sept Heures tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chaowanungkarn avoids it.
Chaowanungkarn lands an uppercut.
Sept Heures avoiding damage as Chaowanungkarn throws knees to the body.
Sept Heures is trying to pull guard but Chaowanungkarn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sept Heures crunches a lovely knee into Chaowanungkarn's ribcage.
Sept Heures tries to throw a body punch but Chaowanungkarn avoids it by throwing Sept Heures back against the cage.

Sept Heures manages to pull guard.

Sept Heures looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chaowanungkarn passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sept Heures seems a little lost for a moment, as Chaowanungkarn dominates the positioning.
Chaowanungkarn wants to control but Sept Heures is keeping him busy.
Sept Heures tries to bench press Chaowanungkarn off him but Chaowanungkarn keeps the position.
Chaowanungkarn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sept Heures is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaowanungkarn slows the pace down.
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 Suchart Chaowanungkarn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Chaowanungkarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Sept Heures clinches.
Chaowanungkarn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right handed body shot lands from Sept Heures.
Sept Heures unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sept Heures lands an elbow just above Chaowanungkarn 's eye.
Sept Heures lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Sept Heures.
Chaowanungkarn avoiding damage as Sept Heures throws knees to the body.
Sept Heures misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sept Heures tries a body shot but Chaowanungkarn blocks it.
Sept Heures tries to throw a body punch but Chaowanungkarn avoids it by throwing Sept Heures back against the cage.
Sept Heures is trying to pull guard but Chaowanungkarn has him pressed against the cage.
Chaowanungkarn managing to block the knees to the body from Sept Heures.
Sept Heures landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sept Heures managing to block the knees to the body from Chaowanungkarn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sept Heures takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sept Heures digs a right hand into Chaowanungkarn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chaowanungkarn's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land knees in the clinch but Sept Heures avoids the damage to the body.
Sept Heures tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chaowanungkarn avoids it.
Chaowanungkarn tries a body shot but Sept Heures blocks it.
Sept Heures landing knees to the body.
Sept Heures is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn is defending well.
Chaowanungkarn missing with knees to the body.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sept Heures is defending well for now.

Sept Heures manages to pull guard.

Sept Heures has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaowanungkarn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Sept Heures looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaowanungkarn looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sept Heures is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sept Heures looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Sept Heures is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chaowanungkarn slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaowanungkarn prevents Sept Heures from improving his position.

Sept Heures actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Sept Heures looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sept Heures wants to control but Chaowanungkarn is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Sept Heures is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chaowanungkarn pulls his head out easily.
Chaowanungkarn is keen to just control but Sept Heures is a slippery customer.
Sept Heures tries to roll over but Chaowanungkarn keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sept Heures is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chaowanungkarn pulls his head out easily.
Sept Heures is trying to get back to full guard.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to take a break and control but Sept Heures is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sept Heures keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sept Heures is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chaowanungkarn pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bonhomme Sept Heures comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sept Heures 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonhomme Sept Heures!
Bonhomme Sept Heures thanked the fans post fight for their support.