PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viliame Tabau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buppakorn Jatusripitak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tabau
vs
Jatusripitak

191 cm
22
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viliame Tabau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buppakorn Jatusripitak!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tabau throws a right and a left that Jatusripitak avoids nicely.
A lazy body kick from Tabau
and Jatusripitak counters with a nice uppercut.

Jatusripitak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jatusripitak is working Tabau over against the cage.
Jatusripitak prevents Tabau from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jatusripitak.
Jatusripitak tries a knee to the head but Tabau blocks it.

Jatusripitak manages to break the clinch.

Jatusripitak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jatusripitak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tabau avoiding damage as Jatusripitak throws knees to the body.

Jatusripitak manages to break the clinch.
Tabau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viliame Tabau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jatusripitak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tabau wants to stand but Jatusripitak is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabau trying to control but Jatusripitak is working from the bottom.
Tabau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jatusripitak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tabau is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tabau's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jatusripitak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jatusripitak being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buppakorn Jatusripitak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jatusripitak slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jatusripitak! But no joy.
Tabau misses with a combination
and Jatusripitak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tabau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jatusripitak circles away quickly and effectively.
Jatusripitak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tabau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tabau looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tabau misses the body punch
enabling Jatusripitak to counter with a crisp jab.
Jatusripitak stuffs the takedown.
Jatusripitak avoids the head kick by Tabau.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jatusripitak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tabau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Jatusripitak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tabau falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jatusripitak counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tabau! Jatusripitak lets Tabau back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Tabau is rocked!
Tabau throws a chopping leg kick but Jatusripitak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tabau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tabau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Tabau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tabau shoots in for a double leg but Jatusripitak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jatusripitak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tabau is breathing heavily.

Jatusripitak drives through and clinches with Tabau against the cage.
Tabau seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jatusripitak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jatusripitak clinches with his opponent.

Jatusripitak breaks the clinch.

Jatusripitak moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatusripitak lands a nice uppercut.
Jatusripitak lands a shot to the body.
Jatusripitak lands with a left to the head.
Jatusripitak is leaning against Tabau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jatusripitak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Jatusripitak.

Jatusripitak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jatusripitak closes the distance and clinches.

Jatusripitak drops Tabau onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tabau is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jatusripitak dips a shoulder and cracks Tabau with a mighty uppercut! Tabau falls back against the cage and Jatusripitak unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tabau is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jatusripitak screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buppakorn Jatusripitak!