PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 4140 p4p, 413 weight class) and Carson Wood (ranked 5243 p4p, 484 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Banchamek
vs
Wood

174 cm
26
158 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
158 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buakaw Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carson Wood!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Banchamek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banchamek.
Banchamek wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Banchamek throws a head kick that Wood semi-blocks.
Banchamek looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Wood feints the counter takedown.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Banchamek has Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
Banchamek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banchamek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banchamek just misses with a punch to the body.

Banchamek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banchamek prevents it.
Our sources have told us that Banchamek has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wood fails to pull guard.
Buakaw Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Wood.
Wood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banchamek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Banchamek gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wood is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wood tries to pull guard but Banchamek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Banchamek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wood's face.
Knees to the body from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside that Wood shrugs off.
Banchamek scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Banchamek obliges.
Wood looks winded!
Banchamek digs a right hand underneath Wood's ribcage. Wood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banchamek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banchamek cracks Wood with a nice body shot.
Wood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banchamek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Banchamek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Banchamek lands a knee 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!
Banchamek lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Banchamek as the two fighters clinch.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banchamek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banchamek lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Banchamek as the two fighters clinch.
Banchamek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banchamek scores a nice knee to the body.
Banchamek connects with a knee to the head.
Banchamek lands an elbow inside that Wood shrugs off.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Banchamek.
Banchamek prevents the takedown attempt.
Banchamek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Banchamek with a knee to the head.
Banchamek lands a left hand.
A short right from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands with a light punch inside.
Banchamek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Banchamek lands a left hand.
Banchamek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banchamek lands an elbow that stopped Wood in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek lands a damaging elbow.
Banchamek lands a left hand.
Banchamek lands an elbow just above Wood 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Banchamek.
Banchamek pushes Wood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banchamek lands a nice elbow.
Banchamek lands a body punch.
Banchamek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banchamek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wood pulls Banchamek into guard.

Banchamek stands up and waves to Wood to follow him.
Buakaw Banchamek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Banchamek feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wood sprawling to the canvas! Wood rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Banchamek finish him?!

Wood is rocked!

Banchamek closes the distance and clinches.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Banchamek finish him?
Banchamek lands an elbow inside that Wood shrugs off.

It looks like Carson Wood has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek lands a nice uppercut.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Banchamek on the inside.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but Wood blocks with his arms.
Wood seems to have recovered his senses.
Wood prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
A short right from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banchamek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wood looking for a takedown.
Banchamek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banchamek.
Wood is trying to drag Banchamek to the mat but Banchamek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wood takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakaw Banchamek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carson Wood's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Banchamek lands a big head kick that sends Wood tumbling to the mat! Banchamek takes a step backwards and waves Wood back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Banchamek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Buakaw Banchamek is winning the standup battle so far.
Wood swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.
Wood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Banchamek checks it well.
Banchamek moves out of range as Wood strikes.
Banchamek is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wood.
Banchamek throws out a leg kick but Wood moves out of range and Banchamek only half commits.

Wood tries to keep at a distance but Banchamek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banchamek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
Banchamek lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek lands a knee to the head.
Banchamek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banchamek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wood's defenses.
Banchamek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Buakaw Banchamek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wood fails to pull guard.
Wood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banchamek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Banchamek lands a right hand.
Wood is looking to take this one to the mat.
Buakaw Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Wood.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banchamek landing knees to the body.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Banchamek drops Wood with a big knee straight up the middle! Wood is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Banchamek cracks Wood with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Wood falls to his knees and Banchamek doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buakaw Banchamek!