PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Bhagat Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pu Pad Noy Warawoot Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mera Rang De Basanti - The Legend Of Bhagat Singh. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Singh
vs
Pad Noy Warawoot Iv

190 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bhagat Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pu Pad Noy Warawoot Iv!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Singh gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warawoot Iv.
Warawoot Iv throws a head punch that misses.
Singh tries to throw a body punch but Warawoot Iv avoids it by throwing Singh back against the ropes.
Singh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Singh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Singh - that landed with a thud.
Singh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warawoot Iv lands a body shot.
A short right from Singh on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singh.
Singh throws a head punch that misses.
Singh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Pu Pad Noy Warawoot Iv has been cut.
Warawoot Iv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Singh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Singh takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh avoiding damage as Warawoot Iv throws knees to the body.
Warawoot Iv blocking some punches.
Warawoot Iv is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Warawoot Iv lands a nice knee to the body.
Singh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Warawoot Iv looking to stall.
Warawoot Iv stalling in the clinch but Singh improves position.
Warawoot Iv is trying to stall.
Warawoot Iv seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Singh working aggressively here.
Warawoot Iv misses with a knee strike.
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Singh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warawoot Iv can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Warawoot Iv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warawoot Iv goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Warawoot Iv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warawoot Iv's elbow.
Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warawoot Iv's elbow.
Singh misses with a punch on the inside.
Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Warawoot Iv.
Warawoot Iv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Singh avoids the elbow strike from Warawoot Iv, against the ropes.
Warawoot Iv tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Warawoot Iv blocking some punches.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Warawoot Iv is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Singh misses with a punch to the body.
Warawoot Iv trying to control the position but instead, Singh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Warawoot Iv into the ropes.
Singh misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh working aggressively here.
Warawoot Iv blocking some punches.
Singh managing to block the knees to the body from Warawoot Iv.
Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Warawoot Iv.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Warawoot Iv throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Warawoot Iv throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Warawoot Iv looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warawoot Iv lands a hook that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Singh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warawoot Iv tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh avoids it.
Warawoot Iv creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Singh's defenses.
Singh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Warawoot Iv lands a good knee to the midsection. Singh won't want to take too many of those.
Warawoot Iv misses with a punch to the body.
Singh avoiding damage as Warawoot Iv throws knees to the body.
Warawoot Iv swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Warawoot Iv.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warawoot Iv works on Singh's body with a couple of short punches.
Singh misses with a punch on the inside.
Warawoot Iv is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Singh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Singh lands with a left to the head.
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!
Warawoot Iv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warawoot Iv tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singh.
Warawoot Iv lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Singh as the two fighters clinch.
Warawoot Iv with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Warawoot Iv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warawoot Iv trying to land knees to the body.
Singh blocking some punches.
Warawoot Iv is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bhagat Singh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pu Pad Noy Warawoot Iv's cut.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Warawoot Iv is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Singh throws a body punch but Warawoot Iv moves out of range.
Warawoot Iv wants to counter the offense by Singh and move into the clinch position.
Donk. Singh catches Warawoot Iv right on the button with a cross.
Warawoot Iv misses with a looping left.
Warawoot Iv is looking to score with low kicks.
Warawoot Iv ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Warawoot Iv tries to bum rush Singh with a series of wild strikes but Singh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warawoot Iv slips a jab from Singh.
A jab from Singh misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warawoot Iv on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Warawoot Iv uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warawoot Iv.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warawoot Iv doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warawoot Iv trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Singh on the inside.
Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warawoot Iv's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Singh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Singh takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Singh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warawoot Iv is trying to maintain a safe position but Singh gets an underhook and turns Warawoot Iv into the ropes.
Singh can't find room to land a body shot as Warawoot Iv controls the action.
Singh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Singh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warawoot Iv throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Singh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Warawoot Iv fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warawoot Iv misses with a short punch on the inside.
Singh misses with some punches.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warawoot Iv can do to turn this around?
Warawoot Iv throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh.
Warawoot Iv trying to stall but Singh improves his position.
Singh throws a punch but it's blocked by Warawoot Iv.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Singh.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Singh avoiding damage as Warawoot Iv throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bhagat Singh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Singh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Warawoot Iv is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Singh can't find room to land a body shot as Warawoot Iv controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warawoot Iv.
Warawoot Iv is trying to stall.
Warawoot Iv trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Singh struggles to land a body shot inside as Warawoot Iv controls his hands.
Warawoot Iv doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Singh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warawoot Iv backwards.
Singh working aggressively here.
Warawoot Iv blocking some punches.
Singh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.
Singh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warawoot Iv tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Singh avoids it.
Warawoot Iv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Singh scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Singh.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Singh is leaning against Warawoot Iv and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Singh blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh prevents a body shot from Warawoot Iv.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh cracks Warawoot Iv with a nice body shot.
Singh tries to work over Warawoot Iv's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Warawoot Iv.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singh.
Singh tries to work over Warawoot Iv's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warawoot Iv throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Singh blocks it with crossed arms.
Singh throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Singh digs a right hand into Warawoot Iv's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Warawoot Iv's gas tank.
Singh lands with a right to the head.
Singh prevents a body shot from Warawoot Iv.
Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Warawoot Iv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Warawoot Iv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bhagat Singh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pu Pad Noy Warawoot Iv's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Singh blocks a head kick by Warawoot Iv.

Singh pushes Warawoot Iv up against the ropes in a clinch.
Singh pushes Warawoot Iv back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singh lands with a left to the head.
Singh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Warawoot Iv tries to stall but Singh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Singh blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Warawoot Iv scores with a nice short uppercut.
Warawoot Iv is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Warawoot Iv stalling in the clinch but Singh improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Warawoot Iv blocking some punches.
Singh lands a hook that snaps the head of Warawoot Iv backwards.
Singh misses with some punches.
Singh lands a shoulder strike.
Warawoot Iv stalling in the clinch but Singh improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh lands a left hand.
Singh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Singh as Warawoot Iv tries to tie him up.
A knee to the head by Warawoot Iv.
Warawoot Iv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh lands a shot to the body.
Warawoot Iv blocks a body shot from Singh.
Singh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Warawoot Iv backwards.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Warawoot Iv.
Warawoot Iv missing with knees to the body.
Singh scores with a hook to the body.
Singh lands a body punch.
Warawoot Iv blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Warawoot Iv.
Singh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warawoot Iv misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warawoot Iv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Warawoot Iv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Warawoot Iv.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warawoot Ivs head.
Warawoot Iv is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Singh is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Singh as Warawoot Iv tries to tie him up.
Warawoot Iv is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Singh has denied him.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singh lands a body punch.
Singh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Warawoot Iv.
Singh lands a shoulder strike.
Singh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Singh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Singh misses with some punches.
Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Warawoot Iv.
A nice left hand lands by Singh.
A nice left hand lands by Singh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Singh scores with a shoulder strike.
Singh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pu Pad Noy Warawoot Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Singh.
Warawoot Iv misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Singh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warawoot Iv blocks an uppercut.
Warawoot Iv lands a damaging elbow.
Warawoot Iv looking to stall.
Warawoot Iv throws an elbow but it misses.
Singh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Warawoot Iv misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warawoot Iv misses with the head strike.
Singh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warawoot Iv tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singh avoids a wild elbow strike from Warawoot Iv.
Nice body punch from Singh.
Singh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warawoot Iv or not.
Singh scores with a shoulder strike.
Singh is working Warawoot Iv over against the ropes.
Singh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Singh lands with a short shot to the head.
Warawoot Iv blocks a body shot from Singh.
Singh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warawoot Ivs head.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Singh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Warawoot Iv comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warawoot Iv.
Bhagat Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Singh scores with a shoulder strike.
Singh dodges an elbow strike from Warawoot Iv.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bhagat Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bhagat Singh!
After winning the bout, Bhagat Singh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.