PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sirodom Kingchanklao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingchanklao comes into the arena with Irigy HónaljMirigy - Irigy Oszkármirigy (Titanic song parody in Hungarian) blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kingchanklao
vs
Steel Penn

169 cm
27
158 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

155 cm
22
143 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sirodom Kingchanklao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingchanklao throws a low kick but Steel Penn moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kingchanklao defends it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao feints and then cracks Steel Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel Penn down.
Kingchanklao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kingchanklao misses with a combination

and Steel Penn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Kingchanklao looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kingchanklao!
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but Kingchanklao is squirming around nicely.
Kingchanklao trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kingchanklao is in all sorts of trouble here.
My spies in Strong like Butterfly inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steel Penn is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kingchanklao has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kingchanklao!
Steel Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kingchanklao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've been hearing that Kingchanklao has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kingchanklao is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Steel Penn reverses the position - he's now on top in Kingchanklao's guard.
Kingchanklao keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steel Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kingchanklao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel Penn has Kingchanklao in his guard.

Steel Penn working a defensive guard here.
Kingchanklao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kingchanklao preventing the sweep.
Kingchanklao wants to stand and escape but instead Steel Penn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

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!
Kingchanklao wants to get back to his feet but Steel Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingchanklao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn advances to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Kingchanklao is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingchanklao tries to kick Steel Penn off but Steel Penn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kingchanklao wants to get back to full guard but Steel Penn has mounted him!
Kingchanklao is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to control but Kingchanklao wriggling away.

Kingchanklao somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Kingchanklao connects with a body shot that sends Steel Penn's belly button to the back.
Kingchanklao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel Penn on the side of the head.
Kingchanklao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingchanklao wants it to stay on the feet.
Kingchanklao with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingchanklao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Kingchanklao moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn wants to take the fight to the mat but Kingchanklao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kingchanklao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kingchanklao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sirodom Kingchanklao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kingchanklao feints and then cracks Steel Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel Penn down.
Kingchanklao keeps Steel Penn at a distance using the push kick.
Steel Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sirodom Kingchanklao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingchanklao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel Penn's hands.
Sirodom Kingchanklao is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingchanklao lands with a straight right. Steel Penn didn't see that one coming.
Kingchanklao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kingchanklao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao slips under a jab from Steel Penn.
Kingchanklao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kingchanklao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Penn missing with a left hand there. Kingchanklao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingchanklao. Steel Penn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingchanklao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingchanklao is looking to clinch but Steel Penn is avoiding it.
Steel Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kingchanklao ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.
Nice body punch from Kingchanklao.
Steel Penn throws a hook but Kingchanklao blocks it.
Steel Penn misses with a straight left.
Kingchanklao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but Kingchanklao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao connects with a jab.
Kingchanklao scores with a punch to the head.
Kingchanklao cracks Steel Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kingchanklao ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.
Kingchanklao misses with a body shot.
Kingchanklao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kingchanklao is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel Penn walks into a stiff left hand from Kingchanklao.
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!
Nice shot by Kingchanklao.
Steel Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingchanklao.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingchanklao moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingchanklao connects with a right hand. Steel Penn shakes it off.
Kingchanklao lands a jab to the head.

Kingchanklao gets a clinch.
Kingchanklao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kingchanklao misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingchanklao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel Penn is defending well for now.
Kingchanklao lands a left hand.
Kingchanklao tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing Kingchanklao back against the cage.
Steel Penn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kingchanklao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel Penn is defending well for now.

Steel Penn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kingchanklao regains guard immediately.
Steel Penn trying to control but Kingchanklao is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stands and throws Kingchanklao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Steel Penn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kingchanklao!
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kingchanklao is trying desperately to improve position.
Kingchanklao is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn fails to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Kingchanklao really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Steel Penn wants to take his opponent's back but Kingchanklao doesn't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sirodom Kingchanklao dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Kingchanklao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Steel Penn's head.
Kingchanklao lands a head kick!
Kingchanklao tries to clinch but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Kingchanklao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kingchanklao scores with a jab.
Kingchanklao scores with a head kick.
Kingchanklao slips a straight right by Steel Penn.
Kingchanklao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kingchanklao defending well as Steel Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Kingchanklao moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingchanklao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kingchanklao tries to work over Steel Penn's front leg with a kick but Steel Penn checks it.
A head kick misses from Kingchanklao.
Kingchanklao throws a good cross that connects.
Kingchanklao throws a body kick that misses.
Kingchanklao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kingchanklao clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kingchanklao fails to land.
Steel Penn blocks an uppercut.
Steel Penn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kingchanklao after a bit of a struggle.
Steel Penn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kingchanklao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kingchanklao misses with a knee strike.
Kingchanklao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel Penn is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Kingchanklao fails to land.
Steel Penn avoiding damage as Kingchanklao throws knees to the body.
Steel Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kingchanklao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sirodom Kingchanklao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Steel Penn.
Kingchanklao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel Penn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kingchanklao defending well as Steel Penn loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel Penn throws out the jab.
Steel Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingchanklao.
Steel Penn throws a jab when Kingchanklao was well out of range.
Steel Penn fails with the takedown.
Kingchanklao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel Penn. Steel Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kingchanklao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steel Penn takes a step back to recover.
Kingchanklao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel Penn under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kingchanklao thumps Steel Penn with a low kick.
Kingchanklao tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingchanklao avoids the head kick by Steel Penn.
Kingchanklao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sirodom Kingchanklao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingchanklao throws a right hand that Steel Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel Penn also avoids with ease.
Steel Penn lands with a cross.
Kingchanklao throws a head kick but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Kingchanklao stuns Steel Penn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Kingchanklao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from Kingchanklao as Steel Penn shoots in.
Kingchanklao thuds his shin into the meat of Steel Penn's side.
Kingchanklao lands a leg kick that knocks Steel Penn off balance momentarily.
Kingchanklao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steel Penn with the counter takedown but Kingchanklao avoids it easily.

Steel Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kingchanklao is trying to stand.
Sirodom Kingchanklao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Kingchanklao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingchanklao is trying to stand back up but Steel Penn is controlling him

Steel Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kingchanklao sees it coming and defends easily.

Kingchanklao is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
The Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in half guard, Steel Penn seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sirodom Kingchanklao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kingchanklao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sirodom Kingchanklao!
Sirodom Kingchanklao very nearly forgot to thank V-Mask Clothing (10%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, The Steel Penn stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back. '.