PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bapit Pradchapet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump's entrance music is mama always said. A fine choice. Pradchapet is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wanted Dead or Alive. Forrest Gump had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Forrest Gump could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bapit Pradchapet's chin.

Gump
vs
Pradchapet

180 cm
36
185 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

178 cm
36
183 lbs
30 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bapit Pradchapet!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Pradchapet.
Gump blocks a jab.
Pradchapet throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Forrest Gump has been cut.
Pradchapet misses with a head kick.
Gump moves away from the strike by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gump tries to avoid it but Pradchapet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gump to the ground. Gump escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pradchapet pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Pradchapet gets a double leg takedown into Gump's guard.
Gump lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pradchapet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gump tries to control but Pradchapet wriggling away.
Pradchapet tries to hold on but Gump pushes him away.
Gump tries to control but Pradchapet wriggling away.
Gump controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet really wants to buck Gump off and get back to his feet.
Pradchapet wants to hold on but Gump pushes him away.
Gump with shots to the head and body - Pradchapet looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pradchapet working to try and regain half guard.
Pradchapet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've been hearing that Gump has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gump throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pradchapet is looking for a sweep. Gump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gump missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Gump is looking for a kimura but Pradchapet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gump to get the leverage.
Pradchapet is looking for a sweep. Gump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gump stalling away here and it's allowed Pradchapet to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pradchapet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pradchapet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pradchapet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pradchapet is trying to control the action in half guard but Gump is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pradchapet passes to full mount!
Pradchapet controlling from mount.
Gump tries to hold on but Pradchapet pushes him away.

Pradchapet is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A lazy left from Pradchapet finds it's target.
Gump scores with a head kick. Pradchapet tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pradchapet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pradchapet is defended easily by Gump.
Forrest Gump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bapit Pradchapet.
Pradchapet tries to move into range but Gump moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gump throws a solid leg kick but Pradchapet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gump.
Gump keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gump throws a head kick but Pradchapet moves out of range.
Pradchapet throws a right and a left that Gump avoids nicely.
Gump blocks a head kick by Pradchapet.
Gump keeps Pradchapet at a distance using the push kick.
Pradchapet fails with the takedown.
Pradchapet looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gump on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pradchapet misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bapit Pradchapet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pradchapet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gump on his heels. He'll look to pass Gump's guard now, I'm sure.
Pradchapet postures up.

Gump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pradchapet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gump keeping moving, preventing Pradchapet from controlling successfully.
Gump controls Pradchapet momentarily but Pradchapet frees himself.
Pradchapet sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gump's guard.
Pradchapet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gump makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gump.
Pradchapet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pradchapet working some strikes from top position.
Pradchapet controlling from the top position.

Bapit Pradchapet has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pradchapet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gump misses with a hook. Pradchapet ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Pradchapet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gump as Pradchapet shoots in.
Pradchapet tries a head kick but it misses.
Bapit Pradchapet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gump tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pradchapet swivels and escapes.
Pradchapet keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pradchapet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Pradchapet shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gump manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pradchapet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gump trying to keep a closed guard but Pradchapet is proving a slippery customer.
Bapit Pradchapet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pradchapet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pradchapet is aware though and is defending well.
Pradchapet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump is trying to keep Pradchapet in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Gump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pradchapet is aware though and is defending well.
Pradchapet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gump works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pradchapet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pradchapet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gump keeps working.
Gump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pradchapet passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Pradchapet is trying to get an arm triangle but Gump is defending well.
Pradchapet moves into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet controlling his opponent.
Gump tries to reverse the position but Pradchapet maintains control.
Pradchapet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pradchapet wants to control the pace but Gump is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bapit Pradchapet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gump chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick from Gump misses.
Gump avoids the head kick by Pradchapet.
Pradchapet shoots in looking for a takedown but Gump manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pradchapet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pradchapet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gump tries to avoid it but Pradchapet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gump to the ground. Gump escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pradchapet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gump.
Gump throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pradchapet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gump wants to clinch up but Pradchapet keeps it at a distance.
Pradchapet keeps the fight on the outside.
Pradchapet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Forrest Gump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bapit Pradchapet.
Pradchapet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gump closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pradchapet did well to prevent Gump getting side control.
Pradchapet keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pradchapet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradchapet pushes Gump off looking to stand but Gump dives back in and keeps control.
Pradchapet is trying to maintain the position but Gump is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gump lands a nice short elbow.
Pradchapet wants to get back to his feet.
Pradchapet is refusing to be controlled, as Gump sits in half guard.

Pradchapet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gump pulls his head out easily.
Forrest Gump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pradchapet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pradchapet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gump trying to control the action but Pradchapet is working from the bottom.
Gump missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gump throwing shots but Pradchapet is blocking nicely.
Gump trying to pass the guard but Pradchapet defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet is trying to maintain the position but Gump is very close to passing his half guard.
Gump sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pradchapet defending well though.

Gump is looking for a kimura here.
Gump trying to control from half guard but Pradchapet is working away.
Bapit Pradchapet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pradchapet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gump preventing the sweep.
Gump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pradchapet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Forrest Gump wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pradchapet tests Gump's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gump stuffs the takedown attempt from Pradchapet. Pradchapet gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pradchapet checks a low kick from Gump.
Bapit Pradchapet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pradchapet checks a low kick from Gump.
An inside leg kick from Gump misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Gump showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pradchapet 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bapit Pradchapet!
A very excited looking Bapit Pradchapet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.